Lee Powell ’74, M.B.A. ’81
Lee Powell ’74, M.B.A. ’81, built a career leading corporate teams in the U.S. and abroad with AMF Companies and Capital One, focusing on business growth and performance turnarounds in the USA, the UK and India. A first-generation college student, Lee earned both his undergraduate and graduate degrees from William & Mary, where he was involved in the performing arts, Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity and the men’s gymnastics team — a late but transformative chapter in his student life. He credits the mentorship of Coach Cliff Gauthier HON ’14 and the camaraderie of teammates with shaping life lessons that have guided his personal and professional success.
Lee has remained closely connected to William & Mary as a lead class ambassador since 2005 and a member of the Class of 1974 Traditions Weekend Planning Committee. Lee currently represents his class on the Olde Guarde Council as co-chair and also as chair of its College Relations Committee. Two of his brothers are also William & Mary alumni, making Tribe Pride a family tradition.
Lee and his wife, Paula — whom he first met through gymnastics — live in Richmond and continue to enjoy the friendships and connections that began in Williamsburg. They are also members the Boyle Society.