Bowerman held a number of legal positions, including chief assistant prosecutor of
Ingham County, assistant city attorney of Lansing, and the Ingham County and State Bar associations. Bowerman served on the Lansing city council for two terms. On November 4, 1952, Bowerman was elected to the
Michigan House of Representatives as a Republican where he represented the Ingham County 1st district from January 14, 1953, to December 31, 1960. Bowerman served as
mayor of Lansing from 1961 to 1965. Bowerman was not re-elected in 1965. After his mayorship, Bowerman went on to serve on the Workmen's Compensation Commission Appeal Board. ==Personal life==