Geoff A. Powell

Senior Association Manager

Geoff’s ability to connect and build trust with clients is unparalleled. He is always the first to ask about your family, your vacation, or your business. Showing a genuine interest in each individual member has resulted in over 20 years of association success with Strauss.

Whether fulfilling board actions, attending board meetings, or working with clients to achieve strategic priorities, Geoff always strives for success. He prides himself on his communication skills and his integrity. As an outstanding public speaker and a driven team player, Geoff is always one step ahead of the game. He has several long-standing relationships with local and national clients who can always count on him to step up to the plate and achieve success.

Utilizing his background in car sales, collections, and restaurant management, Geoff is equipped with the tools to overcome challenges and act with confidence in stressful situations. Geoff also holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Manitoba.

Geoff is inspired by speaker David Allison. His session on valuegraphics shifted Geoff’s perspective on how people make decisions and how demographic and culture have an impact on decision making.

As an outdoor fanatic, Geoff can likely be found on a 20 km bike ride, paddle boarding, windsurfing, skiing, or playing soccer. Geoff and his dog Oakley, being the only two men in the family, often go on these adventures together. Geoff also loves visiting the mountains for ski trips with his wife and two daughters for quality family time.

Read Geoff’s most recent articles

Board Recruitment: Pandemic Style
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Association Management, Board of Directors, Leadership

Board Recruitment: Pandemic Style

Without seeing one another in-person, building connections is a difficult thing to do. How do you find the future leaders for your association while using Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or GoToMeetings? [...]

The Pandemic Presents Opportunities for Partnership
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Association Management, COVID-19, Leadership

The Pandemic Presents Opportunities for Partnership

Pandemic planning was NOT part of my vocabulary at the beginning of 2020. Earlier this year, an association we manage had recently welcomed a pandemic planner as a new member. [...]

Board/Senior Staff Optimal Levels of Engagement: How Do You Assess Them?
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Association Management, Leadership

Board/Senior Staff Optimal Levels of Engagement: How Do You Assess Them?

Engagement is such a crucial factor in managing the new world where the COVID-19 pandemic exists. There are lots of discussions taking place regarding your association members’ financial health and [...]

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