DON LEWIS JR.

1511 S Texas Ave #116, COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS 77840

, , 979-229-1022

EDUCATION

MBA Masters of Business Administration(IT)

Texas A&M International University;

August 1992

BBA Bachelor of Business Administration, Management

Texas A&M University;

August 1986

University of Dijon (DijonFrance): Business French (93) University of Pau (Pau, France): Intensive French (91)

EXPERIENCE

Lecturer Texas A&M University 7/99-current

Courses: Entrepreneurship and New Ventures/Small Business Management

  • Presenting practical entry strategies for potential entrepreneurs and techniques for successfully operating a small business: funding for startup ventures, writing feasibilities studies/business plans, opportunity and resource recognition, networking and community involvement.
  • TAMU Involvement/mentoring: AIB (Aggies in Business 2009-12), EBV (Entrepreneurial Boot Camp for Veterans 2008-11), Independent Study Courses (2008-2012)

Small Business Owner

  • MKGD LLC dbaPicketFence Properties ( 7/99-current
  • Ongoing acquisition and development of rental property in Bryan/College Station
  • Commercial property management for the I.R.S and Department of Homeland Security
  • General PartnerTexas Property Management (TPM)LLC 2006-current
  • Ongoing management of real property assets for other investors

Bryan Texas UtilitiesNew Ventures Products and Services 7/99-2008

  • Municipal Utility liaison for large industrial, commercial and technology based energy consumers
  • Negotiating industrial utility contracts and consultation with large utility customers
  • Bryan Business Park and Bryan Industrial Park utility representative
  • Management of utility owned real property: risk assessments, marketing, tax valuation and protest
  • Contract manager for utilities 2154 gas pipeline lease; negotiating contract rates, terms and conditions
  • Contract manager forLake Bryan lease, compliance auditor, capital budgeting for facilities, environmental assessments, federal, state and local official contact
  • Developing business strategies for new products and services
  • BTU Community Liaison for Downtown Bryan Economic Development Association (DEBEDA)
  • Organized a committee to research the implications of a downtown reinvestment zone, a public improvement district and the completion of additional phases of the master plan through tax increment financing (TIF).
  • Liaison for DEBEDA with Bryan City Council and staff on TIF implementation

Lecturer BlinnJunior College 7/97-1999

Course: Small Business Development.

Small Business Owner:Pop abilities/Baskets on the Brazos 7/94-2002

  • Start up small family retail business. 1998 was one of the fastest growing businesses in Bryan/College Station.
  • Received 1998 Newman 10 award.
  • Responsible for growth and development, marketing and general management of a small business.
  • 30 fulltime seasonal and part-time employees

Real Estate Acquisition/Management: London, England 1/86-1991

  • Partnering with investors to purchase prime London rental property
  • Managing purchase negotiations, renovations and resale/rental of properties
  • Coordinating with various councils, housing authorities, real estate agents, solicitors and architects
  • Supervising 75 contractors and employees towards the successful completion of design, development and renovation

Don Lewis Jr.

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CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

Bryan College Station Apartment Association and Texas Apartment Association (2004-2012)

Independent Rental Owners Council (2004-2011)

Junior Achievement (2002-2010)

Bryan College Station Chamber of Commerce (1994-2008)

Leadership Brazos Alumni (2005-2012)

DownTown Bryan Economic Development Association (2002-2007)

HONORS

Student Lead Award for Teaching Excellence (SLATE) 2009 and 2010 TAMU

Member of the Year Bryan College Station Apartment Association (2009)

1998 Newman 10 award for one of the 10 fastest growing businesses in Bryan College Station.

International Rotary Foundation Scholarship; Bryan, Texas.

International Trade Fellowship, Texas A&M University.

Board of Directors Scholarship, Texas A&M University.

Professional Development Committee Representative, Texas A&M University.

VOLUNTEER AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

VP and at large member Bryan College Station Apartment Association (2004-10), board representative Texas Apartment Association (2007-2012), Junior Achievement VP and Board of Directors member (2007-2010) City of College Station’s Outside Agency Funding Review Committee member (2007-2009), Co-chair DBEDA Economic Development Committee (2006-2007)B/CS Chamber of Commerce Leadership Brazos Graduate (2002) Texas Regional Leadership Graduate (2003) City of College Station Citizen’s University Graduate, City of College Station Citizens Police Academy, City of Bryan’s Citizens Fire Academy, Coach/volunteer numerous youth sports

PERSONAL

Began working at the age of fourteen -

Extensive travel throughout US, Mexico, and Europe.

French Fluency, Spanish Working Knowledge.

Enjoy racquetball, squash and all water sports.

REFERENCES

Personal and business references available upon request.