Juan Powell

Juan Powell has a comprehensive and diverse work experience in the real estate development industry. Juan started their career as a Project Manager at The George Hyman Construction Co. and then transitioned to CarrAmerica Development as a Vice President/Senior Project Manager. At CarrAmerica Development, they successfully managed large-scale corporate office projects in Washington, DC and Northern Virginia.

Following their tenure at CarrAmerica Development, Powell joined The Neighborhood Development Company, Inc. as a Principal. Juan played a crucial role in the development of multi-family and mixed-use projects in emerging neighborhoods in Washington, DC. Juan'swork at The Neighborhood Development Company garnered recognition and numerous awards.

Powell then moved on to The Community Builders, Inc., where they held various leadership positions. As the Development Director for the Mid-Atlantic Region, Vice President of Real Estate Development, and currently as the Regional Vice President of Real Estate Development, they oversaw development projects focused on urban affordable and mixed-income housing. Juan'sprimary markets included Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Richmond, Norfolk, and Charlotte.

Overall, Juan Powell has a wealth of experience in real estate development, with expertise in diverse project types and markets.

Juan Powell earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Howard University in 1982. Juan then pursued a Master of Business Administration, specializing in Finance, from the University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business, completing it in 1988. In 2022, they obtained a certification in "Affordable Housing: Principles for Changing Domestic and Global Markets" from the Harvard University Graduate School of Design.