Executive · Strategist · Civic Contributor
A career built at the intersection of public policy, industry, and community — bringing clarity to complexity and helping leaders move from intent to action.
A career measured not in headlines but in institutions strengthened, precedent set, and decisions that held. The record below stands as the authoritative account of a working life.
A retired senior officer of the Royal Canadian Navy, with decades of leadership across the marine, defense, and public-policy sectors. Command and senior executive roles spanning military, crown, and non-profit organizations — translating operational discipline and strategic foresight into outcomes for boards, governments, and executive teams. A recipient of the Order of Military Merit, one of Canada's highest military honours recognizing conspicuous merit and exceptional service.
Led a board-mandated transformation of a $400M multi-use asset portfolio, delivering 29% revenue growth and a 15% profitability improvement in a single fiscal year. Secured Gold-level Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) for the organization's commitment to reconciliation and Indigenous economic equity.
Currently serves as President and Chairperson of the Board of Directors — advancing the maritime heritage of the Pacific coast and stewarding new revenue partnerships that secure the institution's future.
Advocated and negotiated Canada's first marine conservation agreement to protect endangered whales, securing the support of three Federal departments. Served as lead strategic architect for amendments to the Canada Shipping Act. Provided expert testimony before the House of Commons of Canada.
Led the national Supply Chain Resiliency Task Force, negotiating directly with Public Health and Transport Canada to implement the first seafarer vaccination program — preventing a shutdown of Western Canada's maritime gateway.
Founding CEO of a clean-technology start-up pioneering systems to sanitize and manage ship waste streams — building the venture from concept through regulatory approval, commercialization, and acquisition.
Mentored early-stage start-up companies at VentureLabs, with a focus on the defense and maritime industries — guiding founders through market evaluation, regulatory strategy, government relations, and capital raising. Translated decades of operational and sector expertise into the patient, founder-level counsel that turns technical ideas into durable ventures.
Founder & Principal Advisor of Lewman Strategies. Based in Victoria, British Columbia, advising founders, executives, and public-sector leaders on strategy, government relations, and partnership development.
Three decades distilled into three disciplines — the practice as it stands today.
Advising boards, executives, and public-sector leaders on strategy, governance, and government relations — translating operational discipline and strategic foresight into outcomes that hold.
Structuring teams, succession, and capital projects so capability outlives any individual — from multi-year strategic plans to the transformation of complex asset portfolios.
Building durable partnerships across industry, government, and Indigenous communities — and transferring institutional knowledge to the next generation of leaders.
A life measured in the interests, pursuits, passions, and people that shape a character — and a career.
The pursuits that connect a career of organizational craft to the broader community — advising early-stage ventures at VentureLabs and stewarding the maritime heritage of the Pacific coast through the Vancouver Maritime Museum.
Off the bench and onto the ice — a longtime amateur hockey official who continues to skate over 100 games a season. Just as much time is spent mentoring junior officials as skating games — passing on the craft of composure, split-second judgment, and fairness under the eyes of a crowd, where leadership is tested in real time with no room for retreat.
The places that shape a temperament of resilience and quiet pride — the alpine trails of the BC interior and the rainforests, harbours, and open coastline of Vancouver Island.
Leadership built on a foundation of family — hiking the BC ranges together, exploring the canals of Venice, and instilling the values of curiosity, endurance, and wonder in the next generation.
