Joseph Lester Powell

Background

Powell, Joseph Lester was born on September 30, 1943 in Vienna, Georgia, United States. Son of Joseph Lester and June Marie (Williamson) Powell.

Education

Student, United States Air Force Academy, 1961-1964; Bachelor in Political Science, Georgia State University, 1966; post graduate, Emory University, 1967-1970.

Career

Press secretary, Governor Jimmy Carter, Atlanta, 1971-1974, 75-76; press secretary, President Jimmy Carter, Washington, 1977-1981; columnist, Los Angeles Times Syndicate, 1982-1987; news analyst, ABC News, Washington, 1982-1987; professor, Boston College, 1985-1986; chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Powell Adams & Rinehart, Washington, 1987-1991; chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Powell Tate, Washington, since 1991.

Achievements

• Joseph Lester Powell has been listed as a noteworthy Public relations executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Interests

• Avocations: golf, tennis, hunting, fishing, Civil War history.

Connections

Married Nan Sue Jared, April 23, 1966. 1 child, Emily Claire.

Father:

Joseph Lester Powell

Mother:

June Marie (Williamson) Powell

Spouse:

Nan Sue Jared

child:

Emily Claire Powell