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Powell Industries Announces Retirement Of Chairman Emeritus Thomas W. Powell

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Friday, March 5, 2021
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Mr. Powell's decision comes after more than 50 years of service having started with the Company in 1964.

Key Points: 
  • Mr. Powell's decision comes after more than 50 years of service having started with the Company in 1964.
  • Prior to his Chairman Emeritus role, Mr. Powell served as the Company's Chairman of the Board from 1984 through September 2019.
  • "It has been an honor to lead and be part of the Powell Industries family over the last several decades.
  • I am extremely proud of this Company and its 2,000 employees around the world and am certain that Powell's best years lie ahead," said Powell.

New Business Growth Book by Business Strategy Expert Meridith Elliott Powell Provides a Proven, Well-Researched Formula to Help Leaders and Business Owners Find Success in Uncertain Times

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Wednesday, September 23, 2020
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I wanted to help business owners and corporate leaders understand that uncertainty does not have to be a negative.

Key Points: 
  • I wanted to help business owners and corporate leaders understand that uncertainty does not have to be a negative.
  • Powell's new strategic growth book reveals the stories of nine companies that were founded in the late 1700's to early 1900's and are still in business thriving today.
  • Powell shares their stories, their struggles, and shows readers exactly how they overcame adversity and transformed their businesses.
  • Her formula is easily applicable to any business, no matter your size, your model or your customer base.

Powell Industries Announces Brett A. Cope To Assume Role Of Chairman of the Board

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Monday, September 23, 2019
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In recognition of Mr. Powell's longstanding service and contributions, the Board designated Mr. Powell as Chairman Emeritus of the Board.

Key Points: 
  • In recognition of Mr. Powell's longstanding service and contributions, the Board designated Mr. Powell as Chairman Emeritus of the Board.
  • The Company also announced today that, in connection with Mr. Powell's transition to Chairman Emeritus, the Board elected Brett A.
  • Cope as its new Chairman of the Board as of September 16, 2019.
  • "It has been my great pleasure to serve as Chairman of the Board for the past 35 years," said Mr. Powell.

OnPoint Community Credit Union to Open New Portland Branch in Vibrant Hawthorne District

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Monday, May 14, 2018
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PORTLAND, Ore., May 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --OnPoint Community Credit Union will open a new, full-service Portland branch on May 30 to better serve its growing membership and expand its presence in the market.

Key Points: 
  • PORTLAND, Ore., May 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --OnPoint Community Credit Union will open a new, full-service Portland branch on May 30 to better serve its growing membership and expand its presence in the market.
  • "Like OnPoint, the Hawthorne District is a Portland original with a spirit and sensibility that is distinct and authentic," said OnPoint CEO Rob Stuart.
  • The Hawthorne branch, set to open on Wednesday, May 30, is located at 3404 SE Hawthorne Boulevard in Portland, a few short blocks from the iconic Bagdad Theatre and Pub and Powell's Books.
  • OnPoint Community Credit Union is the largest credit union in Oregon, serving more than 345,000 members and with assets of $5.3 billion.