What is lt.governor brad owen?

Brad Owen is a retired American politician who served as the 15th Lieutenant Governor of the state of Washington from 1997 to 2017. He was born on June 16, 1950, in Tacoma, Washington, USA. Prior to his political career, Owen worked as a teacher, insurance executive, and lobbyist. He was first elected to the Washington State Senate in 1982, where he served for 15 years. Owen was elected as the lieutenant governor of Washington in 1996 and re-elected four times. As lieutenant governor, Owen presided over the state Senate, supervised the state's legislative operations, and was a vocal advocate for small businesses and economic development. He also worked on issues related to environmental protection, education policy, and healthcare. After serving four terms as the lieutenant governor, Owen retired from politics in 2017.