National recognition for Tech Commissioner Powell

A Tri-County Technical College commissioner from Oconee County is line to receive national recognition for his commitment to advancing the community college movement.  John Powell has been notified by the Association of Community College Trustees that he’s the recipient of the 2020 Southern Regional Trustee Leadership Award.  The award is to be presented virtually in October during a Leadership Congress of the Association of Community College Trustees.  Powell is one of five community college trustees representing five geographic regions in the country.  He is only the second alumnus of Tech to serve on its governing board.  About the college, Powell has said this, “Had I not gone to Tri-County, my life would have been very different.”