Tim Lewis

TIM LEWIS has over twenty years of experience in revitalizing communities. He has been fortunate enough to work in various aspects of urban revitalization in major cities that were experiencing rapid economic change. First in Washington D.C. as a Main Street manager, focused on the revitalization of a commercial district with over two hundred small and medium-sized businesses looking to adapt to a changing economic landscape brought on by a rapid rate of targeted public and private investment. In this role, he managed a  community-based organization that utilized professional volunteers, who possessed very specific areas of expertise, as consultants in the various aspects of business, such as finance, economic restructuring, business development, business retention, and real estate development. His next stint was in Baltimore, as a program manager focused on workforce development and economic inclusion on a multi-billion dollar urban renewal project. This project included the expansion and transformation of the Johns Hopkins medical campus into a bio-technology park and a mixed income community where residents could live near their work.

Lewis’ educational background includes a mix of business, education, and real estate, which he utilizes to develop initiatives that not only change the physical esthetic of inner cities, but also improves the lives of those impacted by change. His goal is to further develop his knowledge base and expertise in the field of urban renewal and someday teach and publish research that will contribute to the body of work that currently exists in this field.

He has degrees from Howard University, George Mason University, and The Carey Business School at Johns Hopkins University.