Don Powell

Don Powell has extensive management experience across multiple sectors, including retail and military. At Lowes from September 1999 to November 2024, positions included Assistant Store Manager, Operations Manager, and Store Manager, with responsibilities focused on overseeing efficient store operations with annual sales of $50 million and supervising around 215 employees. Prior military service in the US Navy from July 1983 to April 1989 as an Operations Specialist provided valuable operational skills. Additionally, Don Powell worked as a Retail Store Manager at Hechinger from January 1992 to January 1999, where oversight included managing a large retail environment with a staff of 150. More recently, Don Powell joined Stoneburner Inc. in November 2024 as Operations Manager. Early career includes experience as a Carpenter Apprentice at Elmore Construction from May 1989 to January 1992, concentrating on framing custom homes.