John M. Powell is Young Professional of the Year
John Powell graduated from ACU in 2002 with a degree in Agribusiness. In February 2003, Powell began his career with USDA Rural Development as a Loan Assistant in the Texas State Office in Temple.
While in the State Office, Powell worked in the Community Programs division and specialized in financing multimillion dollar projects for cities, districts and nonprofit organizations throughout the state. Powell also held several collateral duties including Business and Industry State Loan Committee member, Geographic Information Systems Coordinator and the State Environmental Coordinator. More »