Paul “Rudy” Gowern, a licensed REALTOR® in New Hampshire, has been Involved in the marching arts activity since 1977. Originally from Arlington, MA., Rudy now resides in Manchester, NH with his son. When he is not practicing real estate, Rudy enjoys coaching his son’s hockey teams as well as serving on the Hooksett Youth Lacrosse Board of Directors. He also volunteers his time as a percussion instructor with the Portsmouth High School marching band. A background in sale/marketing and business development, Rudy attended the University of Massachusetts and Jacksonville State University. Mr. Gowern has also held the position of Director of Sales/ Business Development at the Boston Crusaders., Sales and Marketing Manager at the CrownSTORE, Director of Product Marketing Marching Arts for Conn-Selmer, Inc., Marketing Product Manager for the Pearl Corporation., and Assistant Director of Education and Artist Relations for Vic Firth, Inc.