Mark Bowe

Mark Bowe (born March 5, 1970) is an American entrepreneur, craftsman, and reality television personality. 
==Personal History==
Bowe was born and raised in Glasgow, WV. 
==Education== 
After graduating from DuPont High School in 1988, Bowe attended West Virginia University, 
==Professional History==
===Early Work===
To support himself while in college, Mark Bowe was a coal miner, and later worked as a mine safety technician. He also has experience as an HR director and an insurance agent.
===Antique Cabins and Barns===
Bowe first gained interest in the process of reclaiming and restoring pioneer era structures in 1995 after helping a friend deconstruct a barn. For the next few years, he pursued opportunities to gain experience in the craft on the weekends while continuing to work as a coal miner during the week. After developing his skill set, Bowe made the decision to pursue a career in restoration and reclamation. He founded Antique Cabins and Barns, LLC in 1998. He now co-owns the business with his wife, Cindy Lavender-Bowe. 
===Television===
====Barnwood Builders====
A chance encounter with a documentary filmmaker in 2004 would eventually lead to the creation of Barnwood Builders, which aired its first episode on November 1, 2013 and is currently in its 15th season on Magnolia Network. This documentary-style television series chronicles the work of Bowe and his crew while they restore and reclaim pioneer era log structures.
====Made With Pride====
In 2016, Bowe starred in the pilot for Made With Pride, a DIY Network show which saw Bowe apprenticing under master craftspeople across America.
===Barnwood Living===
In 2017, Bowe and his wife Cindy launched Barnwood Living, expanding beyond their base of operations (a rural storage lot known as “The Boneyard”) into a showroom and boutique in downtown White Sulphur Springs, WV. In 2020, Bowe designed and curated a collection of solid and engineered hardwood flooring for AHF Products, Barnwood Living by Mark Bowe. The collection is manufactured in Bowe's home state of West Virginia and is inspired by the various types of hardwoods found across the state. 
==Personal Life==
===Community Involvement===
====Local Government====
Bowe served one term on Lewisburg, WV's city council. His time on city council ended in 2011 when he did not seek re-election.
====Disaster Recovery====
In the aftermath of the 2016 West Virginia flood, Bowe was involved in several recovery initiatives. Most notably, Barnwood Living oversaw the construction of a memorial pavilion in White Sulphur Springs, WV's Brad Paisley Community Park, dedicated to the 23 West Virginians who perished in the flooding event. The process was filmed and aired on the Season 5, Episode 9 of Barnwood Builders, entitled "Hope Rises".
====Childhood Development====
Each holiday season, Barnwood Living hosts a pajama and book drive. Donations of new items are collected, then provided to area nonprofit organizations that allocate them to children throughout Greenbrier County, WV.
In a 2017 interview with Richmond Magazine, Bowe shared insight into the mantra he has used as the guiding principle for all of his endeavors.
Category:1970 births
Category:People from Glasgow
Category:West Virginia University alumni
Category:American entrepreneurs
Category:American Craftsman architecture
Category:Television personalities