Tom Lewis
As the CEO, founder and owner of luxury homebuilder, T.W. Lewis, we have Lewis to thank, in part, for making the Valley such a great place to call home. Apart from building upwards of 350 homes in the Valley each year, he also gives back to the community via the T.W. Lewis Foundation that benefits various local organizations and has a focus on higher education and aiding children in need. He and his wife, Jan, are parents to three adult sons.
What does “power” mean to you?
Power is the ability to contribute, impact, influence and be a model for others.
What impact do you strive to have on the Valley?
Through the T.W. Lewis Foundation, I look forward to continuing to provide educational opportunities for students, helping children in need, and supporting cultural institutions such as the Heard Museum, Desert Botanical Gardens and Phoenix Art Museum. For instance, I am pleased that the T.W. Lewis Foundation has been able to award 110 scholarships, to 10 Phoenix students each year for 11 years.
How do you balance kids, career and community?
Family and career have always come first. I take family, career and my health very seriously and with these, I do not compromise. As our kids went away to college, I had more time to give back to community and local nonprofits.
Who is your mentor?
I have had a lot of mentors throughout my career. Two local examples would be Rich Kraemer at UDC, and Jerry Bisgrove for the way he created Stardust Foundation.
What has been your proudest achievement?
I am proud to have a wonderful and close family after 33 years of marriage, with three fine sons who are all doing well. I am also proud to have started and managed T. W. Lewis Company for the past 25 years.
What are your future goals?
Stay healthy, experience life to the fullest, impact others in a positive manner and leave a legacy.
What superpower would you like to possess?
The ability to see into the future. Developing character in our children is a good way to insure a solid future for America. This is why the T.W. Lewis Foundation is helping support a Phoenix Chapter of Positive Coaching Alliance.
