Eugene Lewis is a Detroit-area educator, youth-development strategist, and community leader with 27 years of experience in K–12 education, athletics, mentoring, and organizational development. He has served as a teacher, intervention counselor, athletic director, coach, and program developer, building pathways that connect young people and families with education, wellness, leadership, and career opportunities.

Lewis is a graduate of Florida Memorial University and has continued his studies through Arkansas Baptist College and the University of Akron, with academic interests spanning physical education, business, and project management.

He serves as Secretary of the 100 Black Men of Greater Detroit and is Executive Director of Detroit Sports Zone. He is also the founder of Detroit NIL Development and Eugene Lewis & Associates and the owner of Silver Fitness LLC. Through these organizations, he advances youth athletics, NIL education, financial literacy, college access, senior wellness, and community partnerships.

Lewis’s commitment to mentoring and fraternal service began during his college years in South Florida. While attending Florida Memorial University, he participated in the Collegiate 100, affiliated with the 100 Black Men of South Florida, beginning a service journey that he now continues as Secretary of the 100 Black Men of Greater Detroit. He was initiated into Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. through the Epsilon Mu Chapter in the Southern Province and is currently affiliated with the Detroit Alumni Chapter. Lewis also became a Prince Hall Mason through San Salvador Lodge No. 603 in Miami before transferring his membership to Hiram Lodge No. 1 in Detroit. These experiences reflect his longstanding commitment to carrying the traditions of brotherhood, mentorship, and community service across regions and generations.

Lewis is also a member of Marracci Temple No. 13 Prince Hall Shriners. His leadership philosophy is grounded in collaboration, service, and creating sustainable opportunities that give young people’s dreams a chance.

Lewis is currently a candidate for the Redford Union School District Board of Education, North District, continuing his commitment to educational leadership and community service.