Jim Powell

About Jim

After an 18-year career in bank finance, Brother Powell, well-known in the Fraternity as “JP”, joined the staff in May 2001 as the Director of Financial Services. Jim served as Interim Executive Director from November 2006 to July 2007 and currently serves the Fraternity as the Associate Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer. He is also the Assistant Treasurer for the Norwich Housing Corporation and assists the Foundation Chapter in their financial operations.

Brother Powell was initiated into the Alpha Iota Chapter at Indiana University in 1977 and later transferred to Delta Pi Chapter and graduated from Indiana State University in 1981.

Jim has received two Citations of Honor, including one for his efforts in obtaining the current International Headquarters building in Carmel, IN. He also received the George T. Kilavos Alumni Award from the Grand Chapter as well as the Norwich Housing Corporation. In 2021 at the 165th Anniversary Celebration in Lexington, KY, Jim was presented the Earl D. Rhodes Theta Chi for Life Award.