Our Team
Dedicated listeners who can connect you in any industry
MEET OUR TEAM
More than anything, we listen.
Our team members hail from diverse backgrounds and a wide variety of industries, and have many accomplishments. But ultimately, our most important skill is listening. We do not claim to know your business better than you do, rather, we listen to what you want to accomplish and connect you to the people you need to know to get it done.



CO-FOUNDER, CEO/PRESIDENT
Judge Jim Powers
Judge Jim Powers founded the firm to help his clients develop the relationships required to help them accomplish their business objectives. Since 2006, he has continued to build a team of consultant experts who carefully listen and help forge those critical connections.
CO-FOUNDER
Maripat Powers
As the co-founder of J.L. Powers & Associates, Maripat played an important role in the early development of the company. Today, she contributes through her writing and editing skills, helping ensure that what goes into print accurately represents the mind and heart of the leadership team. Maripat is also the principal and founder of Eastcreek Designs, LLC, a custom window treatment company that began in November, 2000.
JL POWERS SENIOR CONSULTANTS & LEADERSHIP TEAM

Jeffrey Richard
Senior Consultant

Dr. Daniel Guerrero
Senior Consultant

Dr. Jayme Mathias
Senior Consultant

Mark Roberts
Consultant and CFO

Mickay Welch
Administrative Assistant
JL POWERS CONSULTANTS

Allen Kaplan
Consultant

Dr. Paul Cruz
Consultant

Jerry Patterson
Consultant

Ed Garza
Consultant

Ray Hernandez
Consultant

Mark Gonzales
Consultant

Mitch Fuller
Consultant

J. Bedford Holmes
Consultant

Ron Jones
Consultant

Steven Rivas
Consultant

William H. “Kirk” Kuykendall
Consultant

Douglas Gibbins
Consultant

Dr. Amber Thompson-Adams
Consultant

Corinne French
Consultant

Isaac D. Turner
Consultant
JL POWERS ASSOCIATE CONSULTANTS

David Boikess
Associate Consultant

Vanessa Nichole Hernandez
Associate Consultant

Mike Pompa
Associate Consultant

Sylvia Muzzy
Associate Consultant

Al Bennett
Associate Consultant

Brady Hester
Associate Consultant

James Leija
Associate Consultant