Bob Powers
About Bob Powers
Bob Powers serves as the Executive Director and Pacific Northwest Market Leader for Chase Community Development Banking, a position he has held since 2016. He has extensive experience in community development and housing policy, having previously worked in various leadership roles in both the public and private sectors.
Work at Chase
Bob Powers has held the position of Executive Director and Pacific Northwest Market Leader for Chase Community Development Banking since 2016. In this role, he focuses on community development initiatives within the Greater Seattle Area. His leadership at Chase emphasizes the bank's commitment to supporting affordable housing and community investment in the Pacific Northwest.
Education and Expertise
Bob Powers earned a Master's degree in Regional Planning from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he studied from 1984 to 1986. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from North Carolina State University, which he completed from 1980 to 1984. His educational background supports his expertise in community development and housing policy.
Background
Before joining Chase, Bob Powers worked at Enterprise Community Investment, Inc. as Chief Acquisitions Officer for Western Region Operations and Vice President from 1992 to 2005. He also served as the Housing and Community Development Manager for the City of Raleigh Municipal Government from 1987 to 1992. His extensive experience in community development spans over three decades.
Board Memberships and Committees
Bob Powers serves on the board of directors for the Washington Community Reinvestment Association (WCRA). He is also involved with the Washington State Housing Trust Fund Policy Advisory Team and participates in the Network for Oregon Affordable Housing (NOAH) loan committee. His roles in these organizations reflect his commitment to advancing community development and affordable housing initiatives.