Join us for this special luncheon event with Barry Rowan!

About the Speaker: Barry Rowan | Executive, Mentor, Author
Barry Rowan is a seasoned executive and trusted advisor with decades of C‑suite leadership experience across technology and communications companies, including Gogo, Vonage, Nextel Partners, and Fluke Corporation. Over his career, he has helped build and transform eight businesses through hypergrowth and turnaround, including the sale of a company for $10 billion. A Harvard Business School graduate and author of The Spiritual Art of Business, Barry is widely respected for his character‑driven leadership and commitment to developing the next generation of leaders through board service, mentorship, and community engagement.
As we gather for our City Connect in Des Moines, Barry’s depth of executive experience and passion for integrating purpose, leadership, and community offer a meaningful voice for conversations about building thriving organizations and cities where people and leaders can flourish.
Event Details:
UBN’s City Connect Luncheon is an opportunity for faith-driven business leaders to come together over a meal, share insights, and inspire one another. This luncheon isn’t just about networking—it’s about connecting like-minded, faith-forward entrepreneurs and professionals who believe in integrating purpose with business practices.
Gather with a community that values both excellence in business and a commitment to values that guide and uplift. Each event combines the chance to share a meal with meaningful discussion and a faith-driven keynote whose talk is designed to build connections and offer practical insights that align with your faith-centered goals.
What to Expect:
- Faith-Driven Networking: Engage in conversations with other business owners who share your commitment to purpose-driven work.
- Inspiring Keynotes: Hear from faith-centered business leaders and thought leaders who offer wisdom on navigating the intersection of faith and professional growth.
- Takeaway Resources: Leave with ideas and tools to integrate faith principles into your business approach and strengthen your network of like-minded peers.
UBN’s City Connect Luncheon is ideal for business owners, executives, and leaders seeking to deepen their faith connections in the business community. Experience an environment that refreshes your spirit, sharpens your insights, and empowers you to grow your business with purpose.






