Bryce Bowman
Program Director
Bryce Bowman grew up in a Christ-centered home as the son of a public school teacher and a former college and NFL football coach. Following his graduation from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 2000, Bryce served for 5 years as a Captain in the United States Army. In 2004, Bryce exited the Army and started his own Real Estate Development firm, while also earning his M.B.A. from the Olin School of Business at Washington University in St. Louis.
GRIP became a major part of Bryce's life in 2007 when he began volunteering with the organization. In his second year of volunteering, Bryce took on a leadership role as a head coach for the SLAM program. All the while, God was preparing the way for Bryce to exit the corporate world to help further the vision at GRIP Outreach for Youth full-time. In early 2010, Bryce responded to God's leading and joined the GRIP staff as the Director of Programming for SLAM (Saving Lives through Athletic Ministry).
Bryce is married to Nikki, his wife of almost 6 years, and they are currently expecting their first child. Both are active members of Willow Creek Community Church and attend Willow's Chicago campus.
Getting to know Bryce
Role at GRIP: Program Director - SLAM
Email: bryce@gripyouth.com
Hometown: Buffalo (Williamsville), New York
Family: Nicole "Nikki" Bowman
Church: Willow Creek Community Church
Proudest Moment: Marrying my wife - 2:48 PM August 14, 2004
Fondest Memory: Getting engaged in Paris, France
Biggest Dream: To seamlessly plug in volunteers from across Chicago-land with our Youth who need adult mentors, parents, and role models so very badly. I envision communities where churches, community centers, schools, and neighborhoods come together to fulfill Isaiah 1:17 (Seek justice, encourage the oppressed, defend the cause of the fatherless, and please the case of the widow.)
Biggest Challenge: Putting my human competitiveness into living out my faith
Perfect Day: Get lots of rest, have great devotions, work hard, spend time with my family and, then stay up late wrestling with an exciting idea God has laid on my heart.
Favorite Food: Any food that is served to me
Favorite Movie: The Notebook
Favorite Song: God of This City
Favorite Sport: Football
Favorite Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27 "Now you are the body of Christ and each one of you is part of it."