Ownership group spearheaded by local athletes and business leaders
WASHINGTON, DC (May 23, 2024) – DC Power Football Club (Power FC) in the USL Super League have announced the founding members of its ownership group. Highlighted by DMV business leaders Janice “Jan” Adams, Devin Talbott, and Jordan Stuart, in partnership with D.C. United and joined by athletes and entertainment leaders, including actress Crystal Renee Hayslett, 2023 MLB All-Star Nationals pitcher Josiah Gray, and Washington Capitals center Hendrix Lapierre in addition to Maryland’s own WNBA star Angel Reese who was announced as a co-owner on May 21
“Having spent most of my post-military life immersed in the DMV community, the news of the Super League and the addition of another professional women’s team in the region deeply resonated with me,” Jan Adams, DC Power FC Co-owner. “In 2024, women have access to fewer than half of the professional playing opportunities available to men in this country. This disparity extends to the fans keen to support women’s soccer in the DMV. This project marks a new pathway for female athletes and women’s sports enthusiasts in the area. We are thrilled to embark on this journey. I am honored to be part of this ownership group dedicated to creating fresh and captivating opportunities for female athletes and fans alike.”
Power FC have assembled a wide breadth of expertise among the founding members. enabling them to provide key insights into business strategy across the organization. Jan Adams is a successful businesswoman with over 24-years of service in the United States Air Force and has been a pillar of the DMV community through her company, JMA Solution, LLC, and her philanthropic work in the city. The addition of Devin Talbott provides Power FC with deep business ties in the region through the company he founded, Enlightenment Capital. Talbott also has an extensive sports business portfolio with his involvement at D.C. United and deep ties to the community through his work with DC SCORES; a local nonprofit that services over 3,000 kids in the city. Announced as Club President on May 20, local real estate executive Jordan Stuart also joins the ownership group with his wife Stacey Stuart. The addition of Angel Reese to the ownership group will provide the club with vital insight into creating an environment for professional female athletes to flourish while local athletes Josiah Gray from the Washington Nationals and Hendrix Lapierre from the Washington Capitals will help Power FC build meaningful connections to the sports community in the area. Crystal Renee Hayslett is an actress, singer, host, and producer acclaimed for her role as ‘Fatima’ on BET’s hit series SISTAS and its spinoff, ZATIMA. Her footprint in entertainment provides the ownership group with a diverse perspective on building a passionate, dedicated fan base and creating engaging experiences.
“Moving to DC, away from my hometown in Martin, TN for the first time, opened my eyes to the endless possibilities life had for me,” Crystal Renee Hayslett, Power FC Co-Owner, said. “This comes full circle—returning to the city to pour into the community that was so instrumental in my life. It’s energizing to be part of such a dynamic ownership group advancing women’s sports and celebrating DC’s deeply vibrant culture.”
Kal Ross facilitated the partnership of Jan Adams and in conjunction with Rolland “Wes” Lawrence of I Am Him Enterprises for Crystal Renee Hayslett’s ownership participation.
The inaugural Super League season is set to start in August 2024 and will run through Spring 2025, inclusive of a Winter Break hiatus, with the Power FC home opener at Audi Field scheduled for September 13 against Fort Lauderdale United FC. This schedule is closely aligned with the global soccer calendar. For fans interested in pre-sale priority access ahead of Power FC announcing their 2024 Super League schedule, click HERE
DC Power Football Club Ownership Group Bios
Janice “Jan” Adams
JMA Solutions, CEO and Founder
Bio: After 24 years of outstanding service in the United States Air Force, Jan Adams retired at the rank of Chief Master Sergeant and decided to focus on building her own consulting firm. In 2005, she founded JMA Solutions, LLC, a company that oversees a diverse group of management staff and employees. She and her team have grown the company through hiring ultimate professionals who assist the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and other Federal clients in the areas of program and project management, air traffic management, engineering services, training, financial management, PMP bootcamp training software development and other disciplines.
Jan is very active in the community and serves on various boards including the African American Civil War Museum Board, the Arena Stage Board of Trustees, the University of the District of Columbia Foundation Board, and she is an Honorary Board Member of the Thelma D. Jones Breast Cancer Fund. In addition, she is a corporate partner of the D.C. Adopt-a-School program.
Jan is the recipient of the 2023 Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award, the 2019 DC Chamber of Commerce’s Chairman’s Choice Award, Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award for the Mid-Atlantic Region and in 2019 she was inducted into the Washington, DC Hall of Fame for her dedication and outstanding contributions to the DC business community.
Devin Talbott
Enlightenment Capital, Founder and Managing Partner
Bio: Devin Talbott is a local investor and entrepreneur committed to building soccer in DC and expanding soccer’s reach and benefits in his hometown. Talbott founded and runs Enlightenment Capital, one of DC’s most active private investment firms. Talbott played soccer at Amherst College, where he helped lead the school to its first ever Final Four appearance. He was an owner of the Washington Spirit when the team won the 2021 NWSL Championship. He is a current owner of D.C. United and is on the board of DC SCORES; an organization that brings soccer and mentorship programming to over 3,000 middle school kids across the city. He has three children who all play soccer.
Jordan Stuart
DC Power FC, Club President
Next Move Real Estate brands, Founder and Managing Partner
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Bio: A longtime residential real estate executive over the last 15 years, Stuart is the Founder and Managing Partner of the Next Move Real Estate brands. In 2021, he helped launch the Sports and Entertainment business vertical of Keller Williams Realty across North America where he currently maintains a co-leadership role. Stuart is a 2005 graduate of Haverford College earning a BA in Political Science and where he played on the Men’s Soccer team. He joins the ownership group with his wife Stacey, a member of 2003 Duke University Women’s Field Hockey National Finalist team. They have three children actively involved in local youth sports and reside in Northern Virginia. Stuart is also backed and supported in the ownership group alongside his family office inclusive of Jonah Stuart, Meaghan Woodbury, and Bradley Stuart.
Angel Reese
WNBA Star and Chicago Sky Forward
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Angel Reese, a Maryland native, is one of the most recognizable names in basketball currently. Reese became a household name during her collegiate career with Louisiana State University. After winning the 2023 NCAA National Championship, Reese was selected by the Chicago Sky seventh overall in the 2024 WNBA Draft.
Josiah Gray
Washington Nationals (Major League Baseball) Pitcher, 2023 All-Star
Josiah Gray, a rising star in Major League Baseball, has been an integral player for the Washington Nationals since joining them. Named a Major League Baseball All-Star for the first-time in 2023, native New Yorker Josiah “JoJo” Gray is currently in his third full season with the Washington Nationals and began the 2024 season as the team’s Opening Day starter.
Hendrix Lapierre
Washington Capitals (NHL) Center
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Bio: After being selected by the Washington Capitals in the first round in the 2020 NHL Draft (22nd overall), Hendrix Lapierre has quickly established himself as one of the most versatile young forwards in the NHL and was a key contributor to the team’s run to the 2024 playoffs. He is originally from Québec, Canada.
Crystal Renee Hayslett
Actress & Entertainer
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Bio: Crystal Renee Hayslett, acclaimed for her role as ‘Fatima’ on BET’s hit series SISTAS, has not only captivated audiences for seven seasons but also spawned her own successful spinoff, ZATIMA, set to premiere its third season on BET+ this year. Additionally, Crystal shines in her acting and singing talents in the feature film PRAISE THIS, currently streaming on Peacock.
Beyond her entertainment career, Crystal’s passion for personal growth and empowering women led her to create Keep it Positive, Sweetie (KIPS), a podcast fostering vulnerability and exploration of various topics. Recently, she brought KIPS to the stage with a sold-out live show in Atlanta, featuring notable guests and a musical performance.
Originally from Martin, TN, Crystal earned her bachelor’s degree in mass communication and public relations from the University of Tennessee at Martin. After transitioning from a career in politics to pursuing acting and music, she found success at Tyler Perry Studios before landing her breakthrough role in SISTAS.