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Chad Owen’s attended Brevard High School. He lives with his wife, an educator, and their 3 children.

Chad currently works as a deputy sheriff. He also serves as a volunteer firefighter. He previously worked as a school resource officer at Davidson River School.

Chad campaign for the Transylvania County Board of Education is his first run for public office.

As of January 2, 2026, Chad Owen did not have a website or any information online.

School Facilities & Resources

Access to Education

Believes his experience working alongside educators gives him insight into school operations and decision-making needs.

- Believes his experience working alongside educators gives him insight into school operations and decision-making needs.

Teachers

School Curriculum

Supports maintaining safe and secure schools for all students.

- Supports maintaining safe and secure schools for all students.

Student Wellbeing

Chad Owen

Chad attended Brevard High School. He lives with his wife, an educator, and their 3 children.

Chad Owen’s campaign for the Transylvania County Board of Education is his first run for public office.

As of January 2, 2026, Chad Owen’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- The Board of Education runs the public school system. They create policies that establish standards, accountability and evaluation of essential operations of the school system.
- The Board of Education member hires a superintendent and can remove them when necessary. The superintendent assists the Board of Education in implementing the board’s policies. 
- The Board of Education is charged with deciding the school budget. This means they decide how to allocate money between different services, such as teacher pay, repairing school facilities, or access to technology.
- Board of Education members are elected every four years. 