In June 2009, Colonel Towery was assigned as the 49th Deputy Commandant, United States Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania.

Education
He was commissioned as an Armor Officer from Ole Miss Army ROTC on May 14, 1983.

Most recent assignment
Prior to his assignment as the Deputy Commandant, Colonel Towery served as the 50th Chief of Staff, United States Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania.