Sam Powell
Alamance County Commissioner
More than 40 years of Public Service to Alamance County.
Sam’s major governmental service includes 12 years on Burlington City Council (1985–1997), 4 years as an Alamance County Commissioner (1998–2002), and his return to the County Commission in March 2026. He also served in appointed public-service roles with Alamance Community College and the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges.
Fiscal responsibility
Sam believes county government must carefully manage taxpayer dollars, control spending, and plan responsibly for Alamance County’s future.
economic development
Sam brings decades of business and government experience to decisions involving growth, jobs, infrastructure, and economic development in Alamance County.
education & public safety
Public education and public safety are among the priorities Sam has identified during his current service on the Board of Commissioners.
About Sam:
Public Service:
Alamance County Board of Commissioners
County Commissioner
- Currently serving as an Alamance County Commissioner.
- Previously elected and served from 1998–2002.
- Focus on fiscal responsibility, efficient use of taxpayer dollars, public safety, infrastructure, education, economic development, and responsible growth.
Burlington City Council
Council Member | 1985–1997
- Elected to the Burlington City Council and served for 12 years.
- Participated in municipal budgeting, policy, planning, infrastructure, and community development.
North Carolina Board of Community Colleges
Board Member | 2009–2015
- Served at the state level supporting North Carolina’s community college system.
Alamance Community College Board of Trustees
Trustee | 2004–2009
Chairman | 2007–2009
- Served five years as a trustee, including two years as chairman.
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
Granite Diagnostics
Founder & Owner | 1987–2012
- Founded and built a diagnostic products company specializing in urine test kits for drugs of abuse.
- Operated the company for 25 years before retiring in 2012.
- Responsible for business development, management, operations, and growth.
Powell Enterprises
Founder & Owner | 1982 – Present
- Property development of multifamily and custom home developments
- Property development of commercial & Industrial campuses
- Property managing and construction consulting of commercial office facilities
HONORS & AWARDS
- Eagle Scout – 1968
- Sam Walton Business Leader Award — 1999
- Alamance County Martin Luther King Jr. Coalition Service Award — 2001
- Alamance County Area Chamber of Commerce Business Advocate of the Year — 2006
- Kiwanis Citizen of the Year — 2008, recognizing community service and support of education
Education
Loyola University Chicago
Ph.D., Biochemistry | 1982
Old Dominion University
Graduate Degree | 1976
Virginia Military Institute (VMI)
Graduate | 1974
Williams High School
Graduate
Alamance Community College
Chemistry & Biochemistry Instructor | 1991–1998
Military Service
United States Army Reserve
Medical Service Corps | 1974–1987
- Served 12 years in the U.S. Army Reserve.
- Worked in hospital administration.
Community & Leadership
- Alamance-Burlington Airport — Board Member
- Glencoe Textile Heritage Museum — Board Member
- Alamance Battleground State Historic Site — Board Member
- Alamance Battleground Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution — Past President
- Alamance County Sesquicentennial Committee — Co-Chair, helping lead the county’s 150th anniversary celebration
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