John L. Powell (ABR®, CRB, CRS, GRI, SFR®, SHS and AHWD) serves as the National Association of REALTORS® 2027 Region 3 Vice President, representing Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia.
Licensed in Virginia in 1986 and a broker since 1989, Powell has built his four-decade career spanning sales, brokerage management, business development and association leadership across Virginia’s Richmond, Williamsburg and Virginia Beach markets. Powell is widely recognized for his commitment to advocacy, professionalism, the Code of Ethics and advancing the real estate industry.
Throughout his career, Powell has held extensive leadership roles. He served for two Virginia governors on workgroups and on Virginia’s Foreclosure Task force from 2007 to 2013. He served on the NAR Board of Directors from 2009 to 2016 and again from 2018 through 2026.
At the state level, he served as 2009 President of Virginia REALTORS®. He was named REALTOR® of the Year by Virginia REALTORS® in 2011, by the Richmond Association of REALTORS® in 2009 and by the Southside Virginia Association of REALTORS® in 2009 and 2001.
He has also served as an RPAC trustee at both the state and national levels, including as NAR RPAC Trustees Fundraising Chair in 2020.
Locally, he has served on multiple boards and as President of the Central Virginia Regional Multiple Listing Service in 2004 and the Southside Association of REALTORS® in 2001, demonstrating a longstanding commitment to advancing the industry.