George Lewis

Background

About George Lewis

Experienced communications professional with demonstrated results on a wide range of strategic and complex projects for the energy and utility industries and with one of the top regional Economic Development Organizations in the U.S. Currently Special Assistant to the President & CEO at Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corp, a non-profit, public-private organization with a strong track record of building successful partnerships that support attraction and retention of employers and talent. Served as Communications Director at Fortune 500 energy and utility company. Joined the leadership team for start-up of a competitive power generation and energy marketing spinoff. Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Crisis Communications, Editing, Media Relations, Journalism, Strategic Planning, Research and Analysis. Award-winning media and communications professional with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Journalism with a minor in Psychology from Penn State University. Professional training/certification includes programs at The Wharton School, Center for Creative Leadership, MIT, Penn State-Harrisburg, the Corporate Communications Institute, and Council for Community and Economic Research. JobsEQ Fit certification from Chmura Economics. Board President for The Arc of Lehigh and Northampton Counties, a non-profit organization serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.