Marvin Powell

Marvin Powell

Board of Director, Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce

Marvin Powell, Founder and CEO of Coach Powell Training and Development, is a champion of responsible business leadership and social entrepreneurship, dedicated to helping others succeed both professionally and personally. With over 20 years of experience as an award-winning author, lecturer, business coach, and financial expert, Marvin has developed innovative tools like VisionQuest90™ and TrueVOICE™ to empower entrepreneurs and leaders to maximize their potential and achieve brilliant results.

Marvin believes deeply in his personal motto, “a good life is spent in the service of others.” This philosophy drives both his professional and community efforts. Through his leadership with organizations such as the Fairfax County Small Business Commission, the Centreville Community Foundation, and the Loudoun County EDAC, Marvin has contributed to the growth and success of countless small businesses and community initiatives. His impact has been recognized with honors like the Daughters of the American Revolution Award for Community Service and the Fairfax County Lord Fairfax Award for exceptional contributions to the community.

A sought-after public speaker, Marvin has inspired audiences at prestigious events, including the NAACP Annual Gala, the Black Engineer of the Year Conference, and Delta Sigma Theta’s IMBODI. His engaging presentations focus on helping business leaders and organizations harness their talents to achieve purposeful and sustainable success.

Outside of his professional endeavors, Marvin is a devoted husband to Kimberly Teresa and proud father to his daughter, Kaihla Janais. Guided by his favorite scripture, Matthew 25:14-30, Marvin is committed to living and helping others live with passion, purpose, and accountability. Whether through his proprietary systems, his community service, or his uplifting lectures, Marvin continues to make a lasting impact on individuals, businesses, and communities.