Dr. Lowry, a licensed Clinical Psychologist, began his professional work in the U.S. Army. He served on active duty as a psychologist for over 8 years, and was privileged to spend the entire time working in the Special Operations community. He was assigned to the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment at Ft. Campbell and 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment Delta at Ft. Bragg. His work involved selection and assessment, training, and operational support, providing him with unparalleled exposure to the mindset of elite military leaders and operators who must find a way to get the job done under the toughest conditions.
He left active duty in 1996, working as a senior consultant at Enhanced Performance Systems, Inc. At EPS, Dr. Lowry continued to work with the military while expanding his expertise in the sport and business realms. In 2001, he helped found Winning Mind LLC, a high-performance consulting group dedicated to helping people improve their ability to perform under pressure. In addition to his military clients, he continues to work with a wide range of Fortune 1000 companies and professional sports teams. He has provided performance consulting to organizations such as International Paper, Vans, McKinsey & Company, Coach, the New York Rangers, and the Edmonton Oilers.
Dr. Lowry developed one of the core components to the Adaptive Leadership and Thinking training provided to U.S. Army Special Forces Officers at the JFK Special Warfare Center and School. He continues to provide mental toughness training to a variety of Special Operations soldiers at Ft. Bragg and other military forces.
Dr. Lowry received his B.A. from Providence College and his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Notre Dame.