Founder and CEO of Bowman Steel. John Bowman has been in the steel construction industry for over 40 years. Starting out as a welder in the oil fields in 1980 and moved into the steel construction industry in 1983. We have advanced through the years to become a reputable steel erection company licensed and doing business in 15 states across the United States with a work force of +/- 300 at any given time.