Hello, I'm Jack Bowersox

Architectural Background
Jack holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Miami University (Ohio) and has practiced architecture across numerous U.S. states, with professional registrations including Oregon, Wisconsin, and NCARB.

His architectural career has focused extensively on environments for elderly and disabled individuals, where regulatory compliance, accessibility, and human-centered design are paramount. He is widely recognized as a national expert in adaptable, barrier-free environments.

Regulatory & Approval Expertise
Jack has been directly responsible for obtaining approvals from agencies having jurisdiction over design, financing, and construction—including HUD and other national authorities—for projects across the United States. These efforts include high-density developments exceeding 100 units per acre in major metropolitan and coastal markets.

Notable projects include:

Charter House, a 22-story facility owned and operated by the Mayo Clinic (Rochester, MN)

7500 York, Edina, MN — the first 100% barrier-free cooperative senior housing project in the U.S.

His approval experience spans projects in Alaska, Minnesota, Illinois, Arizona, Michigan, Massachusetts, Florida, Oregon, and beyond.

Thought Leadership & Education
Jack has contributed extensively to:

National and international conferences (including UN-sponsored and NATO symposiums)

Public policy, research, and legislation related to aging and accessibility

University-level education, including creating and teaching the course “Designed Environments and Aging” at the University of Minnesota

Role at Ocean Pad

Oversees all architectural and regulatory approval pathways

Reviews agency requirements that may affect floating structures

Advises on compliance strategy across jurisdictions

Ensures Ocean Pad designs meet present and future regulatory frameworks

His involvement provides Ocean Pad with exceptional credibility when engaging engineers, municipalities, state agencies, and national regulators.