Alan "AP" Powell is the Chief Executive Officer of AP & Associates, LLC, a strategic consultancy focused on bridging corporate America with multicultural consumers since January 2004. In addition to this role, Powell serves on the board of the Phoenix Theatre, the oldest arts institution in Arizona, and is the founder of the Herozona Foundation. Powell is also a board member of the District 8 African American Advisory Council and has served on various other boards, including the Phoenix Military Veterans Commission and the Aviation Advisory Board for Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Ownership in ventures such as Napa Smith Holdings and Buzz Mouth reflects Powell's expertise in business development and strategic alliances. Academic qualifications include studies at Missouri Valley College and the College of Coastal Georgia.