CIM Executive MBA Profile

Logan Owens

School: Middle Tennessee State University

Class: Spring of 2014

“The CIM MBA program was an opportunity to work on problems specific to our industry. I was attracted by the prospect of a rigorous business management education framed in the context of our industry.”

What school did you graduate from and in which year (undergraduate)?
University of Texas, BA in Economics 2001

When did you graduate from the CIM MBA program?
2014

Where are you currently working, what is your position and what are your responsibilities?
Tex-Mix Concrete, CEO

How has the CIM MBA program prepared you for your current job responsibilities?
The CIM MBA program gave me the tools to grow my business and compete at this level. The ready mix concrete industry is changing rapidly. The CIM MBA program prepared me for that work environment by applying academic business theory to real industry problems.

Why did you choose to enroll in the CIM MBA program?
The CIM MBA program was an opportunity to work on problems specific to our industry. I was attracted by the prospect of a rigorous business management education framed in the context of our industry.

What advice would you give to others who may be considering the CIM MBA program?
The CIM MBA program is a great way to jumpstart your career in the concrete industry. The work you do with industry leaders and peers is an invaluable experience for future executives.