Jim Welling begins his first season as head coach of the Owens golf program. He recently retired following his 20th year as head coach of the Owens men's basketball program.  He led the Express to many notable achievements including two National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II National Championships in 1992 and 1993, seven Great Lakes Region XII Championships, six Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) State Tournament Championships and eight OCCAC Conference Championships.  A 1980 Owens Community College graduate, he received his bachelor's degree in physical education and health from the University of Toledo.  Welling also serves as the director of Student Enrichment and Athletics for Owens Community College.