About Us
Where decades of human performance expertise meet industry-changing AI to systematically reduce workplace incidents.
The KnowledgeVine Approach
Human error causes 94% of workplace incidents, but it doesn’t have to. KnowledgeVine combines decades of human performance expertise with AI-powered technology to systematically reduce risk. We move beyond compliance checklists and reminder-based training to address root causes, build leadership capabilities, and create lasting cultural change that delivers measurable safety improvements.
Leadership Team
Decades of proven leadership in human & organizational performance.
David Bowman
Co-Founder, CEO
David Bowman is a recognized authority in Human Performance, risk intelligence, and operational resilience. As CEO & Founder of KnowledgeVine, David is pioneering AI-driven workforce intelligence, behavioral science, and risk mitigation strategies that predict, prevent, and eliminate workforce errors before they occur.
Dave Sowers
Co-Founder, CFO
Dave Sowers is a founding member of Knowledge Vine; Dave has almost 35 years of experience in power generation and the utility industry. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy Nuclear Power Program and holds a bachelor’s degree in resources management and a master’s degree in both management and emergency management and homeland security.
Ken Hallaran
Chief Operating Officer
Ken Hallaran has over 20 years of utility and nuclear power industry experience. He started his career in the United States Navy Nuclear Power Program. His experience as a field worker, supervisor, and manager has given him the ability to be effective in multiple areas and levels of an organization.
Todd Brumfield
VP, Operational Excellence
Todd Brumfield brings over 30 years of operations excellence to KnowledgeVine. He’s served in director-level positions at several utilities in the United States with responsibility for areas including training, oversight, corrective action and self-assessment, nuclear security, regulatory assistance, and emergency preparedness.
Setting the New Standard for Protecting Your People
We believe in providing solutions that are easy to understand, implement, and maintain, creating lasting transformation that goes beyond traditional safety training to fundamentally change how organizations think about human performance.
Prevent incidents the smarter way with KnowledgeVine
By addressing the factors that lead to errors, HOP empowers teams to work smarter and safer.
Resources & Articles

Perfection Vs. Improvement: How to Avoid Complacency
Chasing perfection is frustrating and unattainable, but continuous improvement is rewarded daily.

Don’t Fill in the Blanks: Mixed Messages Lead to Poor Results
When communicating with employees, are you giving clear directions that can’t be misinterpreted? Discover the risks of leaving things open to interpretation.
