Walter Powell

Background

Powell, Walter was born in Barbourville, Kentucky, United States.

Education

Bachelor, Union College, 1959; postgrad studies, U. Kentucky postgrad studies, Eastern Kentucky U. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Union College.

Career

General manager, WYGO Radio, Corbin, Kentucky, 1960-1962; radio producer private practice, Corbin, Kentucky, 1962-1965; owner, general manager, WAFI Cable television, Middlesboro, Kentucky, 1968-1976; president, Powell Mineral Corporation, Louisville, Kentucky, since 1978.

Achievements

• Walter Powell has been listed as a noteworthy Mining executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Active fund raiser Union College. Member Knox County Chamber of C., National Federal Indiana Business, Full-Gospel Businessmen's Fellowship International, Union College Alumni Association (v.p, president since 1990).