AOM's Vision Statement

Our vision is to provide teens with an opportunity. It sounds small, but that is something so many adolescents do not get. They deserve a second chance.  We will provide teens with the support needed to become better people. ABC's of Mentoring will be the vessel needed to drive students towards their full potential.
                                         Rudolph Bowers
Rudolph Bowers has over 30 years of experience leading, educating, serving, coaching and mentoring at-risk youth. Along with youth of all ages, Rudolph has worked with vulnerable adults with special needs. Providing a safe, healthy and positive environment for youth in our community, and the
interaction between these children and dedicated adults, is Bower's priority. These opportunities range from organizing community events in his hometown to offering conflict resolution.  For years, Rudolph has coached numerous sports including, basketball, football and Track & Field. This has
allowed him the tools to connect with students, families and community leaders. In addition to Bowers' outreach, he the author of I'm Blessed, and I Did Not Know It and He Watches Over Me and is a loving father, grandfather, brother and
​uncle who loves playing softball, watching sports and restoring classic cars.
​                                    Randolph Bowers
​Dr. Randolph Bowers is an active follower of Jesus Christ. He is a regular attendee of the church, where he has many responsibilities including; Musician, Choir Member, Trustee, Sunday School Instructor, Christian Education Director, and Church School Superintendent. Because Dr. Bowers follows Christ’s example, he sees good in all people and a potential for greatness. He believes this potential can be coached to the surface and developed into a magnificent gift to the world.  
 Dr. Bowers’ has a God-given ability to connect with students, enables him to increase student interest, student motivation, and student self-worth. 
Dr. Bowers served in the South Carolina National Guard, where he was a Chemical Specialist. His section was in charge of detection and decontaminating chemical agents. He was promoted in training, to lead his platoon because of his excellent leadership skills. He was Honorably discharged.
Dr. Bowers excelled in the field of Athletics, earning, numerous Awards and Championships over the years. In 2016, his athletic prowess enabled him to be inducted into his High School Athletic Hall of Fame. He debunks the old adage “those who can do, and those who can’t coach (teach).” Dr. Bowers has coached all players beyond their limits and many of them into champions. 
Dr. Randolph Bowers is married to the former Bertha Davis, with whom they share one biological daughter and have custody of a great-niece. When time permits, Dr. Bowers enjoys fishing, eating fish, and preparing to go fishing. He also loves being at home.