Our Story

Meaning Behind Our Name

A “power 10” is an acceleration move. Much like you would call a “play” in another sport, a power 10 is a play that is called in the sport of ROWING (also known as “crew” ). It is a series of ten strokes taken at maximum speed and strength. It is used to accelerate at the start of a race, accelerate past a competitor, or accelerate to a strong – finish. Bottomline—a power 10 is about accelerating to the next level.

A successful power 10 requires “all hands on” full engagement and effort from every member of the team. A successful power 10 will literally lift the boat a few inches out of the water and drive it to the next level of speed and competitiveness. We decided on this name for our firm because we exist to assist our nonprofit clients in executing a significant acceleration, usually involves a dynamic new plan (programs, buildings, etc.), funding to implement it, and the leadership needed to pull it all off.

We assist our clients with all three. POWER 10 Founder and CEO Sean Mikula rowed four years at the U.S. Military Academy at WestPoint. He and his West Point teammates won Gold at the 1991 Patriot League Championship. While in law school at the University of Georgia, Sean deployed the skills he learned on the Hudson River in coaching the University of Georgia’s crew team.