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Xavier Owens: "One of the best things about my job is spending 8 hours a day with my extended family."

Xavier Owens, PSS II, Stewart Family Medicine (Island West)

Xavier Owens

PSS II Stewart Family Medicine (Island West)

When did you start working at UTMB?

December 2022

Please describe your role.

My role as a PSS II is to make sure that WE as a team, front desk personnel, are working together to get daily as well as monthly tasks completed. 

What is the best thing about your job?

One of the best things about my job is spending 8 hours a day with my extended family.

Who are your heroes?

Our military and first responders

What is your favorite quote?

"It always seems impossible, until it's done"—Nelson Mandela

Briefly, describe your life.

  • Busy
  • Outdoors
  • Kid-filled
  • Spontaneous
  • Fun

What words would you use to describe yourself?

  • Busy body
  • Witty
  • Ready to learn something new
  • My wife tells me I have two problems, I don't listen and ... something else!!!

Tell us about your life outside of work.

I love the outdoors so I run, fish, do yard work, hiking, riding my Harley, fixing things (most of those things have duct tape on them).

If you were a professional wrestler or sports star, what would your “walk-in” song be?

The "Rocky" theme—Only to hype myself up!

What is the coolest thing (or a fun fact) about you?

I have been a music producer since 1998 and recently was accepted and enrolled in Berkelee College of Music to earn a bachelor's degree in music production. I am so excited and should have done this years ago, decades even.

What is a dream that you want to make come true one day?

To become a Grammy Award-winning producer. With Beyonce as one of the many artists that I will produce.

What is a cause you’re passionate about?

Mental Health/Oncology research

What is a favorite memory from childhood?

Going to Hannah Barbera Land

What’s the best trip you’ve ever been on 

Island hopping on a Norwegian Cruise Line cruise; living in Guam

Describe an experience that has had a lasting impact on you.

Asking a 103-year-old woman, as a teen, how did she live so long. She told me, "When it rains, let it."

What has been your most meaningful accomplishment so far?

Breathing still

What would you like to be remembered for?

Being a great father/husband/musician

What is it that you can’t live without?

Did I mention I like fishing?

If you could visit any place in the world, where would it be?

I'd like to visit Rome.

If you could pick any superpower, what would it be?

To use 100% of my brain instead of the standard __%. (Mine might be different from yours. Plug in your own number.)

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