From Haleiwa, Chaz Bowser started Island Concepts Consulting after returning to the Hawaiian Islands to complete his final military assignment culminating in more than 25 years of military service serving in both the enlisted and officer ranks. A “third generation” Army Ranger – Chaz has served in units worldwide ranging from Airborne Infantry, Sapper, Long Range Reconnaissance, and Special Operations Assignments. Additionally, he served two years as a civilian Police Officer in San Bernardino, California during a break in military service.

Serving in combat operations most recently in Iraq and Afghanistan, Chaz performed duties as the primary (Joint) Weapons Combat Developer working with Army Special Forces, Army Ranger, Navy SEAL, Air Force Special Operations, and other units. His mission was to acquire & develop, then train our warriors on the most advanced weapons available. These systems run the gamut from sniper rifles, machine guns, grenade launchers, combat pistols, battle rifles, and all aiming devices from night vision to thermals to lasers. He was and still is, the only commissioned officer from all the services Special Operations units combined, to serve in this capacity during the war in both Iraq and Afghanistan.

It was in combat, that the idea of forming a small business actually came to Chaz. He decided to take his skill set forged by training & hardened by experiences to create something positive that could help people in his local community, statewide, nationwide, and even further when the global market recognized the need also.

Chaz has been featured on KGMB 9 Television as a subject matter expert on island survival preparation. He was also featured in the very popular, Midweek Magazine (Entrepreneurs Section) addressing “Preparation for the Next Crisis” with emphasis on his new upstart company. Since most of his clients are women (maternal instinct) he was asked for an interview by Women's Surf Style Magazine and was featured in the Fall 2007’ issue talking about what it is he can offer to prepare families for disaster. He has spoken to countless Rotary Clubs, Government Agencies, Business Firms, Chambers of Commerce, and on and on about Disaster Preparation and Survival.

Additionally, he has published countless magazine articles in numerous professional periodicals regarding combat weapons and is frequently sought as a Subject Matter Expert on anything weapon related as a recognized leader in that field.