www.tomowen.us Tom Owen is the current Mr. Masters USA and Mr. North America. Using his stage title “Mr. Muscle”, he has been featured on more international television shows than any other professional strongman alive. He also has broken several world records for strength. Tom has 5 college degrees, including a doctorate in counseling. Tom is known for using his strength to promote the emotional health of children. During the years 1975-1999, his strongman performances raised nearly $50 million dollars for his youth homes. Tom, also a Licensed Professional Counselor, sought to provide a safe environment to hurting and homeless youth. With these goals in mind, he founded the King's Ranch in 1976, and later, the Alabama Youth Home. When these homes were in operation, the staff consisted of several professional counselors and a consulting psychiatrist. Tom has also built a solid reputation as a health and fitness advisor. For several years, his TV and radio programs entitled “Fitness Can be Fun” and “Tom's Tips for Health” were syndicated throughout the Southeast. He has just written his fourth book Feed the Muscle and Starve the Fat. Also a Certified Fitness Trainer, Tom currently owns and operates the gym, American Fitness Center in Birmingham Alabama. His profession also includes financial and investment counseling with assistance in employee benefit programs with his company Tom Owen and Associates. Tom is available for performing on television shows, movies, documentaries, live audiences, as a spokesperson and for corporate and motivational conferences. He is a powerful and humorous speaker, with over 2000 speaking engagements to his credit.