About the author

Ashton Owens is an entrepreneur, business adviser, and the founder of Lumon Solutions, a Missouri based data center development company.

Raised on a 300 acre farm in Missouri as one of six children, Ashton built his career through entrepreneurship. By age 25, he had been entrusted with millions of dollars for his first startup. His background includes founding companies and advising professional athletes and brands on business and brand strategy, with advisory relationships spanning years.

Today, his work centers on developing data centers and the infrastructure that supports them. His experience across business development, investment partnerships, and brand strategy informs his perspective on private enterprise and the opportunities it can create for communities.

In Death, Taxes, and Data Centers, Ashton brings firsthand industry experience to a conversation often shaped by people outside the business. He combines practical explanations with pointed humor to help readers understand the infrastructure behind their everyday lives.

Ashton lives in Springfield, Missouri, with his wife, Kailey, and their three sons. His Christian faith and family are central to his life and work.