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Lewis Clinton Powell is a seasoned executive and trusted business advisor with more than two decades of experience supporting entrepreneurs, government contractors, and small business leaders in achieving sustainable growth. His core expertise spans strategic planning, financial management, federal government contracting (GOVCON), and workforce development. He has a strong track record of helping organizations scale, streamline operations, and align corporate strategies with long-term objectives.
In addition to his professional achievements in the staffing, insurance, and technology sectors, Mr. Powell is a committed civic leader and political advocate. He has served as a lead voice on critical community issues, including workforce development initiatives, the expansion of technology infrastructure, and advancing policy solutions to address internet access disparities in rural and underserved communities. His advocacy has helped shape strategic partnerships and public-private initiatives aimed at closing the digital divide and improving access to economic opportunities across marginalized populations.
Mr. Powell is known for bridging institutional systems with entrepreneurial ecosystems, fostering job creation, and promoting economic resilience. He is particularly passionate about equipping business owners with the tools, insights, and operational frameworks needed to thrive—especially in the face of rapidly evolving market dynamics and policy environments.
As an advisory board member of the Alliance for American Leadership, Mr. Powell brings a pragmatic and results-oriented perspective to issues at the intersection of economic development, technology equity, and public policy. His voice helps ensure that community needs remain central to national conversations on innovation, workforce readiness, and inclusive growth.