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Christopher Lewis, '92
Christopher W. Lewis is the Alumni Service Award Recipient, 2013. He
has been contributing to Grand Valley State University for more than
20 years by giving his time and financial support. He received his
Criminal Justice degree in 1992, and also has a Juris Doctorate from
Cooley Law School, where he won three merit awards for academic excellence.
Professionally, Chris worked for the Michigan Department of State
Police from 1979 until his retirement in 2007. He has more than nine
years of experience in human resources management, including state and
municipal government. He is currently the Human Resources Manager at
the largest Ryder Transportation and Logistics branch in Lansing, Michigan.
Chris has been an enthusiastic volunteer leader for several
decades. He was a member of the GVSU Alumni Association Board of
Directors from 2006 until 2011, during which time he served as the
chair of the Awards and Nominating Committee and helped to facilitate
the selection of the Distinguished Alumni, Outstanding Educator, Young
Alumni and Service Awards. He has also volunteered at dozens of
signature alumni events including GradFest, Freshmen Move-In, the WGVU
pledge drive and Commencement.
A former Laker football player, Chris is active in the Football
Alumni Association Chapter and contributes to the Football Alumni
Endowment Fund to ensure the success of future players. He is an avid
Laker football fan and attends football games at home and on the road.
Additionally, Chris has participated in many Michigan crime
prevention organizations, such as Michigan Coalition to Prevent Gun
Violence, D.A.R.E., and the Youth Violence Prevention Coalition.
Chris has five children and lives in Mason, Michigan with his
wife, Diane.
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