Henry Gowen is a misunderstood member of Hope Valley. He was running the coal mine when disaster struck, and he became the fall guy for corporate interests. Henry worked very hard to redeem himself, but his salty attitude didn't do him any favors. Elizabeth Thornton became a friend and ally, which began to change how others perceived him. He is a savvy, if sometimes considered unscrupulous, businessman, and he went into business with Lucas Bouchard.