Craig Fowler

Craig Fowler is the current director at Entegra Bank. Prior to their current position, they served as commissioner on the e-NC Authority Board from January 2005 to December 2011. The e-NC Authority commission is responsible for the state initiative to link all North Carolinians, especially those in rural areas, to the Internet. From January 2001 to December 2009, Craig was the Vice President of Information Technology (CIO) for Corning Cable Systems, a global telecommunications cable and hardware business unit of Corning Incorporated. As CIO, they were responsible for managing a significant global IT spend and capital, with a global direct staff located in USA, Mexico, Caribbean, Europe, Australia, and China. Craig launched an IT strategy to improve global competitiveness which included implementing a global Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system using SAP, customer relationship management using software-as-a-service (SaaS), revamped customer facing web presence, manufacturing systems focused on quality information, and enhanced infrastructure. This strategic change was complex and enabled a foundation for leveraging global assets, increasing capabilities, and lowering costs.

Craig Fowler has a MBA in Business Administration from The University of Dallas and a BA in Mathematics from the University of West Florida.