Philip Gordon Powell

Background

Powell, Philip Gordon was born on February 2, 1951 in Georgetown, South Carolina, United States. Son of James Monroe Junior and Mary (Bruorton) Powell.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Clemson University, 1973.

Career

Director parks and recreation City of Cheraw, South Carolina, since 1975. Board commissioners South Carolina Parks, Recreation and Tourism Commission, since 1989.

Achievements

• Philip Gordon Powell has been listed as a noteworthy town administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman Chesterfield, Marlboro and Darlington Counties Special Olympics, 1980, Chesterfield County Arts Steering Committee, 1980. Member Mayor's Task Force on Parenting, Cheraw, 1982. Director Dixie Boys Baseball, South Carolina, 1981-1983.

Member National Recreation and Park Association (affiliate president's council since 1989, Southern council since 1989), South Carolina Recreation and Park Association (president 1989-1990, Young Professional of the Year 1986), Kiwanis (board directors Cheraw chapter 1984-888).

Interests

• Golf, cooking, photography.

Connections

Married Sara Cooley, June 23, 1973. Children: Philip Gordon Junior, Rebekah Stuart.

Father:

James Monroe Powell Junior

Mother:

Mary (Bruorton) Powell

Spouse:

Sara Cooley

child:

Rebekah Stuart Powell

child:

Philip Gordon Junior Powell