January 17, 2024

Greg Bowden joined UMB on Dec. 4 as chief philanthropy officer and vice president. Greg comes to UMB from the Johns Hopkins University (JHU) Carey Business School, where he served as associate dean for development and alumni relations. A native of the Baltimore area, Greg has more than 25 years of experience in development and philanthropy. Greg graduated from Penn State University with a bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership. He also has a graduate certificate in nonprofit management from JHU. Greg lives in Baltimore with his wife Kristen and son Daniel, and they have two grown daughters living outside Baltimore.

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A Note from Greg:

"I am thrilled to join UMB as chief philanthropy officer. I have worked in philanthropy for 27 years for a variety of causes and missions, with most of my career supporting health care and higher education. I was drawn to UMB because of our mission to improve the human condition, carried out through these top-ranked schools and a world-class medical system. I am very bullish on Baltimore, and I believe that this mission — at this time and in this place — provides us with an incredible opportunity. As a native of the area, I know this will be the most meaningful work of my life. I look forward to learning all I can about the work we do and helping the University’s leaders develop a vision for growth and impact that is fueled by philanthropy."