Lewis has spent the last 25 years as director of security for the Chargers. Lewis also plays a key role in the team's community outreach efforts.
Lewis has spent the last 25 years as director of security for the Chargers. Lewis also plays a key role in the team's community outreach efforts.
His weekly tradition of taking players and coaches to serve meals to the homeless is one example of his benevolence. Lewis has expanded the program by incorporating teens and young adults currently receiving drug rehabilitation treatment at the McAllister Institute.
Lewis also takes players to visit hospitals and police dispatch centers, and he helps them become mentors to troubled teens. In 2010, the Salvation Army honored Lewis with its Partners in Mission Award for his dedication to helping the homeless.
Lewis joined the Chargers full-time in 1989 upon retirement from the San Diego Police Department. During his tenure in the SDPD, he worked as a patrol officer, a member of the department’s school task force and an assistant to the Chief of Police for community relations. Highly regarded for his work in keeping a lid on racial tension and gang activities during the ’70s and ’80s, Lewis was honored by the San Diego Police Museum in February 2010 in honor of Black History Month.
From 1955-68, Lewis was a hospital corpsman in the U.S. Navy serving with the Marines. He performed two 13-month tours in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War, earning numerous accolades, including a Purple Heart, a Vietnam Service Medal, and three National Defense & Good Conduct Awards.
Born in Bay City, Texas, Lewis attended Hilliard High School. He earned bachelor’s and doctorate degrees in law from Cabrillo Pacific University.
In his spare time, Lewis is the lead vocalist in “Time Out,” a rhythm and blues band featuring members of the team’s security staff and guest appearances by players. The band entertains at venues throughout Southern California.
Lewis resides in Ramona with his daughter, Roshaun and grandson, Jeremy.