Henry County, VA
Jr (Virgil) Powell is an experienced public safety professional currently serving as the Deputy Administrator for Henry County, VA since July 2022. Prior to this role, Powell held significant positions at the Martinsville-Henry County 911 Center, including Director from May 2012 to July 2022, where leadership was provided to a team of 24 emergency dispatchers, and Operations Supervisor from June 1999 to May 2012, overseeing daily operations and equipment integrity. Powell's career in emergency services began as a Telecommunicator/Dispatcher from June 1995 to June 1999, and previous military experience includes serving as a Communications Specialist/Operator in the United States Marine Corps from June 1989 to June 1995. Educational qualifications include studies at Coastal Carolina Community College and ongoing enrollment at Patrick & Henry Community College.
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Henry County, VA
Henry County is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, in the southern Piedmont region of Virginia. Our borders are shared with Patrick County to the west, Franklin County to the north, Pittsylvania County to the east and the North Carolina line to the south. Henry County is home to major industries, NASCAR Sprint Cup racing, and an unsurpassed quality of life. You'll love our pace!