Faces of Philanthropy: Meet Kevin Bowler

Kevin Bowler     

Prince of Peace & St. Brendan

Catholic DAF Fundholder

St. Katharine Drexel Society Member

Former Board Member

Kevin is married to Jennifer Bowler, is fiercely proud of his seven children and two grandchildren and resides in Ormond Beach, Florida.  He is passionate about his churches and Father Lopez Catholic High School, on which he serves as Co-Chairperson. He was member of The Catholic Foundation’s Board of Directors serving from 2015–2023 and served for a term as Vice Chair. Kevin was instrumental in the establishment of the Donor Advised Fund program. He also supports his college and those organizations that need a hand.

Kevin is President of Daytona Beverages, LLC, distributors of Anheuser-Busch brands and other craft and micro products.  Kevin assumed this role in 1995 when he left Anheuser-Busch, Inc of St. Louis, MO and moved to Daytona Beach. 

During his twenty-six-year employment at Anheuser-Busch, Kevin served as President of Eagle Snacks, which, at the time, was the second largest snack food company in the United States.  His involvement with Eagle Snacks began at its inception as an Anheuser-Busch Company where his contributions resulted in the growth of over $500 million in sales. 

Since moving to Daytona Beach, Kevin has held various offices of community groups including board member for the United Way of Volusia County, The Daytona Beach Chamber, Vice-Chair Business Development Partnership, The Mayor’s Task Force on Special Events, Civic Pride, and numerous other civic and charitable activities.  In addition, he aids with the organization of the annual Michelob Ultra Invitational Golf Tournament benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Volusia/Flagler Counties, which has provided funding of over $1,500,000 to their clubs.

Kevin received his undergraduate degree from Providence College in Providence, RI and received his MBA from Hofstra University in New York.

Faces of Philanthropy Q & A with Kevin Bowler:  

Q: What motivates your Catholic giving?

A: To whom much is given – much is expected — sharing god’s gifts. My purpose is ‘to help those who need a hand to continue their life’s journey’ as a way of repaying/thanking all the helping hands I have had to get to my current space.

Q: How do you see faith and philanthropy working together in your life?

A: Pray, plan, and provide the best of one’s capacities.

Q: What inspired you to create a DAF with the Catholic Foundation?

A: The biggest challenge is planning — this is where CFOCF can help and make giving a lot easier and rewarding; especially with the DAF model and the benefits of giving — with the time to think thru.

Q: What advice would you give someone considering starting a fund?

A: The hearse doesn’t stop at the bank on the way to the graveyard — it is too late — what should have been done now can’t be done.

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