Trusted. Advocate. Ethical. Leader.

John Powell & Associates, Inc. is a full service bi-partisan public affairs and government relations firm. The firm was founded in 1984 and since its inception has represented and advocated on behalf of Fortune 500 companies, non-profit organizations, and public & private sector trade associations. The firm prides itself on its well-earned reputation for integrity, hard work and client service; which has led to producing a long track record of results for satisfied clients.

20+ years

John A. Powell is a native Oregonian who graduated from Junction City High School and went on to earn both a B.S. and M.S. at the University of Oregon. Following college, John began his career as a high school educator and coach. In 1975, John ran for and was elected to the Oregon State Senate at the age of twenty-five (still the youngest person ever to serve in the Oregon State Senate). John served two four-year terms in the Senate (1975-1982) before voluntarily leaving office. While serving as a citizen legislator, John founded the Powell & Greig Insurance Agency and worked as an insurance agent for several years. In 1984, John founded John Powell & Associates, Inc.