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Rep. Burgess Owens

R Utah, 4th (2021-) In Office

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Biographical

  • Full Name: Clarence Burgess Owens
  • Gender: Male Male
  • Pronunciation: BUR-juhs O-uhnz
  • Date of Birth: Aug. 2, 1951 (age: 72)
  • Place of Birth: Columbus, Ohio
  • Religion: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
  • Hometown: Tallahassee, Fla.
  • Place of Residence: Salt Lake City, Utah
  • Previous Occupation: Football player
Family:
Previous relationship: Josie Divorced

6 children

Biography:
Burgess Owens is a former University of Miami and NFL star who travels the country delivering a message of optimism, hope, and unity. He spent his childhood growing up in the Deep South during a time when the barriers of segregation were being torn down. As the third black American granted a scholarship to play football at the University of Miami, he earned a bachelor of science degree in biology/chemistry. During his college career, Burgess was named to Who’s Who Among College Students in American Universities and Colleges. He was inducted to the Hall of Fame of Outstanding College Athletes of America and later to the University of Miami’s Hall of Fame and the Orange Bowl Ring of Honor.

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Education

Office History

Congressional Offices:

Election Results

  • 2021 (Nov. 3, 2020 election)
    4th Congressional District of Utah
    Clarence Burgess Owens (Burgess), 47.70%
    Republican
    John Molnar, 3.46%
    Libertarian
    Jonia Broderick, 2.13%
    United Utah Party

Employment History

  • Pure & Simple Systems (2009-Jan. 2013)

    Owner

  • Motorola Inc. (2008-2009)

    National Account Executive

  • Sprint Nextel Corp. (2001-2008)

    Enterprise Account Executive

  • Summit Financial Resources Inc. (Jan. 1995-Jan. 2001)

    Senior Vice President, Sports Division

  • WordPerfect Corp. (Jan. 1989-Jan. 1994)

    Area Manager

  • National Football League (1973-1983)

    Player

Associated Organizations

Election campaign: Founder:
  • Second Chance 4 Youth Initiative (Jan. 2018-)

    Founder/CEO

Awards

Official Signature

Official signature

Contact Information

Office Addresses:

Main Office:

Address: 309 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-4404
Phone: 202-225-3011
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Privately Financed Travel

2 trips taken between 2022 - 2024 costing $27,338

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Trip Destinations:

Personal Financial Disclosures

Disclosures as a member:

Congressional Staff

Staff Turnover:

Turnover Index: 0.76
(House Average: 0.25)
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Staff Salary Rate:

Office Median Annual Salary: $79,529.85
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Staff Salaries Paid:

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