Dr. Sowers worked for the past 18 years at Spokane Mental Health, now Frontier Behavioral Health where he served as the Chief Psychologist and Director of Outpatient Treatment Services including a large Child & Family Services division. Dr. Sowers recently took a position as the Lead Psychologist in charge of mental health services at Airway Heights Corrections Center where a primary focus is to help the 2,500 young men learn and utilize skills that will help them to find hope and success in their lives when they leave the facility. Dr. Sowers also runs a private practice, engages in activities focused on reducing youth suicide, and trains for triathlons with his two teenagers. He has served on the SMILE Board for over 10 years.