David Griffin Powless

Background

Powless, David Griffin was born on June 16, 1953 in Marion, Illinois, United States. Son of Kenneth Barnett and Emily Mary (Cygnar) Powless.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, University of Illinois, 1975.

Career

Manager, Gray Hunter Stenn, Certified Public Accountant's, Marion, 1974-1981; private practice accounting, Marion, 1981-1987; partner, Powless & Hudgens (and predecessor firm), Marion, since 1988.

Achievements

• David Griffin Powless has been listed as a noteworthy accountant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board directors John A. Logan College Foundation, 1993-1902, Marion Cultural and Civic Center Foundation, 1996-1901, treasurer, 1997-1901. Board directors City of Marion Carnegie Library., 1998-1906, treasurer 2001-2006. Coach Marion Youth Football, 1995-1904.

Member American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Illinois Certified Public Accountant Society, Marion Chamber of Commerce (member committee 1992-1994), University Illinois Alumni Association (board directors 1985-1991, Loyalty award 1992, Lou Liay Spirit award Extraordinary Alumni Service 2004), Champaign-Urbana Alumni Council (board directors 1983-1989), Egyptian Illini (president 1981-1987, 89), Elks, Phi Sigma Kappa (alumni board directors, treasurer 1980-1987, Outstanding Alumnus award 1984).

Connections

Married Patricia Kay Walker, August 23, 1975. Children: Nathaniel Ryan, Nicholas Andrew.

Father:

Kenneth Barnett Powless

Mother:

Emily Mary (Cygnar) Powless

Spouse:

Patricia Kay Walker

child:

Nicholas Andrew Powless

child:

Nathaniel Ryan Powless