I've figured since 2008 ( the cell ) those particular competitor owners have got to be scrambling to make a better product...there in the RD or something

Don't know for sure, but I think it's a good guess that EBI and Brunswick are not privately owned.  Yet, there has to be somebody at the top (Chairman/President) that could be the face representing their respective companies at tournaments/championship matches on TV; etc..
However, I do believe Motiv is privately owned, so the Wilburs could be out front like the Chrismans. I think some of the Wilbur clan has attended past events, but not with consistency.
I remember years ago, you always saw Faball's Johnny Wonder and Dennis Baldwin in the front row at TV matches, much like you see the Chrismans today.

Perhaps they are owned by a parent corporation, or by stockholders...

Nonetheless, there should be someone giving the company a face.

They all seem to have company reps there. I know there is one local idiot who is a Vise rep that somehow gets his big fat head in the TV shot at every event at some point. Then when he see's the camera pointing in his direction, you can see him look at his phone so he can watch himself on TV.


Okay, okay, so I don't like the guy, rant over. 

Personally, a face doesn't make me feel warm and fuzzy. Ball reaction makes me feel warm and fuzzy.

It is cool to see the owners tho.  They show up to telecasts, represent the brands themselves.

Cmon now

Yes its sad how many bowling owners do not care. It is why league bowling continues the drop.