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[[File:powers.png|200px|thumb|left|]]POWERS, Paul. (Dubuque, IA-- ). Powers, the brother of [[POWERS, David|David POWERS]] received a Business Degree from the University of Iowa. He then attended Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government Program for Senior Executives and the American University for his graduate work in public policy. | [[File:powers.png|200px|thumb|left|]]POWERS, Paul. (Dubuque, IA, Sept. 13, 1942-- ). Powers, the brother of [[POWERS, David|David POWERS]], received a Business Degree from the University of Iowa. He then attended Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government Program for Senior Executives and the American University for his graduate work in public policy. He served in the United States Army and the Iowa National Guard. (1) | ||
In 1995, Mr. Powers partnered with Mr. William B. Pauls in purchasing a 1,200 acre parcel in Denver, now known as Gateway Park. ( | Powers owned and operated several construction home-building and real estate companies. He was also chairman of several Colorado banks which were acquired for re-organization and resale. (2) | ||
From 1979 through 1988, Powers served in the Colorado legislature. He represented District 6 in the Colorado Senate from 1979-1982 and District 34 from 1985-1988. His responsibilities included: (3) | |||
''Senate Standing Committees:'' | |||
1979 -- Judiciary (Vice-chair); Appropriations; Transportation | |||
1980 -- Judiciary (Vice-chair); Appropriations; Transportation | |||
1981 -- Judiciary (Chair); Appropriations; Finance; Transportation | |||
1982 -- Judiciary (Chair); Appropriations; Finance; Transportation | |||
1985 -- Education; Transportation (Vice-chair) | |||
1986 -- Education; Transportation (Vice-chair) | |||
1987 -- Transportation | |||
1988 -- Transportation | |||
''Joint/Statutory'' | |||
1981 -- Legal Services (Vice-chair) (2-3-502, 1973 C.R.S.); Advisory | |||
Commission on Crime Classification & Sentencing Statutory Revision | |||
''Interim'': | |||
1979 -- Pension Reform Commission; Regional Transportation District (Chair) | |||
1980 -- Pension Reform Commission; Regional Transportation District (Chair) | |||
1981 -- Highway Users Tax Fund - HJR 1034; Judicial Caseload & Juvenile | |||
Sentencing (Chair) (HJR 1034) | |||
1984 -- Business Issues (HJR 1027) | |||
1985 -- Sentencing & Criminal Justice (HJR 1025) | |||
In 1995, Mr. Powers partnered with Mr. William B. Pauls in purchasing a 1,200 acre parcel in Denver, now known as Gateway Park. (4) As the president and CEO of The Pauls Corporation (named after its owner and chairman, William B. Pauls), Powers has developed real estate and commercial property all over the western United States and Canada. Sites of his company's activity include Denver, Colorado; Seattle, Washington; Las Vegas, Nevada; St. Louis and Kansas City, Missouri; Detroit, Michigan; Austin, Texas; San Diego and Redwood City, California; Calgary and several locations in the province of Ontario. (5) | |||
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2. The Pauls Corporation. Online: http://www.thepaulscorporation.com/executive_bio.php?id=1 | 2. The Pauls Corporation. Online: http://www.thepaulscorporation.com/executive_bio.php?id=1 | ||
3. | 3. Legislator Record. Online: http://www.leg.state.co.us/lcs/leghist.nsf/839be21a1789aae087257061005e5d85/2ba38a5f560d70c4872578e20062f198?OpenDocument | ||
4. The Paul Corporation. | |||
5. Erler. | |||
Special thanks to [[RILEY, John William|John William RILEY]] | Special thanks to [[RILEY, John William|John William RILEY]] | ||
[[Category: Business Leader]] | [[Category: Business Leader]] | ||
[[Category: Politician]] | |||
Latest revision as of 02:10, 4 April 2019
POWERS, Paul. (Dubuque, IA, Sept. 13, 1942-- ). Powers, the brother of David POWERS, received a Business Degree from the University of Iowa. He then attended Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government Program for Senior Executives and the American University for his graduate work in public policy. He served in the United States Army and the Iowa National Guard. (1)
Powers owned and operated several construction home-building and real estate companies. He was also chairman of several Colorado banks which were acquired for re-organization and resale. (2)
From 1979 through 1988, Powers served in the Colorado legislature. He represented District 6 in the Colorado Senate from 1979-1982 and District 34 from 1985-1988. His responsibilities included: (3)
Senate Standing Committees:
1979 -- Judiciary (Vice-chair); Appropriations; Transportation
1980 -- Judiciary (Vice-chair); Appropriations; Transportation
1981 -- Judiciary (Chair); Appropriations; Finance; Transportation
1982 -- Judiciary (Chair); Appropriations; Finance; Transportation
1985 -- Education; Transportation (Vice-chair)
1986 -- Education; Transportation (Vice-chair)
1987 -- Transportation
1988 -- Transportation
Joint/Statutory
1981 -- Legal Services (Vice-chair) (2-3-502, 1973 C.R.S.); Advisory
Commission on Crime Classification & Sentencing Statutory Revision
Interim:
1979 -- Pension Reform Commission; Regional Transportation District (Chair)
1980 -- Pension Reform Commission; Regional Transportation District (Chair)
1981 -- Highway Users Tax Fund - HJR 1034; Judicial Caseload & Juvenile
Sentencing (Chair) (HJR 1034)
1984 -- Business Issues (HJR 1027)
1985 -- Sentencing & Criminal Justice (HJR 1025)
In 1995, Mr. Powers partnered with Mr. William B. Pauls in purchasing a 1,200 acre parcel in Denver, now known as Gateway Park. (4) As the president and CEO of The Pauls Corporation (named after its owner and chairman, William B. Pauls), Powers has developed real estate and commercial property all over the western United States and Canada. Sites of his company's activity include Denver, Colorado; Seattle, Washington; Las Vegas, Nevada; St. Louis and Kansas City, Missouri; Detroit, Michigan; Austin, Texas; San Diego and Redwood City, California; Calgary and several locations in the province of Ontario. (5)
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Source:
1. Erler, Michael. "With Great Powers Comes Great Humility," Spectrum, Feb. 2008, p. 19
2. The Pauls Corporation. Online: http://www.thepaulscorporation.com/executive_bio.php?id=1
3. Legislator Record. Online: http://www.leg.state.co.us/lcs/leghist.nsf/839be21a1789aae087257061005e5d85/2ba38a5f560d70c4872578e20062f198?OpenDocument
4. The Paul Corporation.
5. Erler.
Special thanks to John William RILEY