Age: 32
At the age of 30, JD Powers was promoted to president of St. Louis-based Powers Insurance & Risk Management. In his short tenure since, Powers has mentored five producers, grown his personal book of business by more than $162,000 in revenue to the agency, initiated a variety of benefits to retain and attract the best talent, and led the company to the largest revenue volume in its history. Powers has also been recognized for outstanding achievement in the PaceSetter Sales Program, achieved his PWCA and CRM designations, and was awarded Broker of the Year by a major client in 2012.
In addition to his duties at Powers Insurance, Powers serves on the board of Churchill Center and School for Learning Disabilities, and is active in the Clayton Chamber of Commerce, the Missouri Restaurant Association and EnjoyALocal, which supports local restaurants.