[1] In August 1984, Lewis began his first job as an accountant with PricewaterhouseCoopers where he quickly developed a reputation as a top-notch and versatile professional, and was rewarded with prestigious assignments in audit, tax, and consulting.
In September 1986, Lewis accepted a job as Manager of Internal Audit for Tokheim Corporation, a multinational company that manufactures fluid movement and measuring devices in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
In November 1988, Lewis became employed by PepsiCo in Indianapolis, Indiana, where he quickly advanced to the position of Senior Manager, Planning and Analysis.
In his capacity as Area Vice President, Lewis developed regional snack food businesses for Frito-Lay as general manager and turnaround specialist.
[3] Lewis progressed to become Senior Vice President, Business Development and Public Affairs for the Walt Disney World Resort.
[9] According to Tom Staggs, then-chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, the company's timeshare revenue and operating income both doubled during Lewis' tenure.
[2] Lewis has overseen the expansion of his division to California with the addition of time-share rooms at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa and to Hawaii with the forthcoming Aulani Resort.
[3] Disney allegedly fired Lewis after it became known that, for over a year, time-shares at the Aulani resort in Hawaii had been sold for fees that were less than the cost of actual taxes and maintenance.
[20] In April 2019, he became president of Signature Products and Foods Divisions for 4-R Restaurant Group, which operates fourteen 4 Rivers Smokehouses in Florida and Georgia.
In 2008, The Steve Harvey Morning Show aired a piece on Lewis, honoring him as an "Influential African American" in the area of business.