Professional Biography
Steve Powell is a chief executive with over 30 years of experience scaling organizations, leading business transformations, and driving profitable growth across engineering, field services, and insurance claims management. Recognized for his ability to build high-performing teams and turn complex challenges into strategic opportunities, Steve is known for architecting growth strategies that move organizations from tens of millions to multibillion-dollar enterprises.
A trusted voice in executive leadership, private equity–backed services, property and casualty claims, construction, and forensic engineering, Steve has built a reputation for restoring communities and leading with authenticity. His insights on disaster recovery and business transformation have been featured by FOX Weather, CBS News, Forbes, Fortune, and Business Insurance, among many other outlets.
His leadership philosophy — rooted in people, purpose, and principle — continues to guide his work at YA Group and beyond.
Credentials & Certifications
- LEED AP
- IAAI-FIT
- OSHA
Professional Experience
- Chief Executive Officer | YA Group | 2026 - Current
- Executive Vice President | Sedgwick | 2018 - 2025
- President & CEO | EFI Global | 2023 - 2025
- President | Unified Investigations & Sciences | 2010 - 2018
- District General Manager | KONE | 1995 - 2010
Education
- Executive Management Program, The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
- Executive Management Program, International Institute for Management Development
- Executive Management Program, Cambridge University
- Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration, Iowa State University