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March 2008:
Nothing Minor About This Small Business Champion, CEO Richard Lewis Minority Small Business Champion 2008 >> More
April 2007:
RTL Networks President/CEO, Richard Lewis, receives national exposure for business and community leadership >> More
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 Mr. Richard Lewis , the owner of RTL Networks, Inc. is a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy and William and Mary’s MBA program. Additionally, he has a Masters degree in Computer Systems Security and 17 years of military and corporate leadership experience. Mr. Lewis received his honorable discharge from the U. S. Air Force at the rank of Captain after serving his country in Operation Southern Watch and various international assignments. Mr. Lewis was awarded several military commendations including:
- Air Force Outstanding Unit and Air Force Organizational Excellence Awards
- Joint Service Achievement Medal
- Twice awarded Air Force Commendation Medal
- Elected by peers to teach and enforce Air Force Academy honor code
Before founding RTL Networks, Inc., Mr. Lewis served in senior management positions for Cisco Systems, Qwest and Avaya, where he was responsible developing and executing strategic plans and delivering network consulting services to Fortune 500 and national service providers. As President/CEO of RTL Networks, Inc., Mr. Lewis has effectively leveraged his education and wealth of past experiences to grow his company from an idea into a multi-million dollar organization.
Mr. Lewis, a former All-State high school football player, track and field high school
All-American and College Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Champion, is now a vigilant advocate of health, fitness and community, providing his time, energy, and leadership as:
- Board of Directors, Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce (DMCC)
- Board of Directors, Vice Chair, Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce (CBCC)
- Board of Directors, Colorado Succeeds
- Board of Advisors, Small Business Development Center/Small Business Advisory Board
- Board of Advisors, A+ Denver
- Panelist, Workforce Innovation in Regional Economic Development (WIRED) Initiative
- Leadership Denver graduate, Class of 2006
- VP of Administration, National Black MBA Association, Inc. ( Denver Chapter)
- Former, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Colorado Youth at Risk (CYAR)
- Executive Selection Committee Member, University of Colorado Chancellor
- Volunteer, Junior Achievement ( Denver Chapter)
- Coach, Aurora Parks and Recreation Youth League Sports
- Willow Creek Elementary School , Accountability Committee
- Chair, Education Sub-committee ( NE Denver ), Mayor John Hickenlooper Champaign
- Member, Colorado Association of Black Professionals and Scientists (CABPES)
- Member, United States Air Force Academy Association of Graduates (AOG)
- Member, Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA)
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