John Lewis
Chairman at University of Detroit Mercy
Profile
John D.
Lewis is a member of the Fund's Advisory Board and Chairman of the Investment Committee.
After a 36-year career with Comerica, Mr. Lewis retired as vice chairman in 2006.
Mr. Lewis was instrumental in building and expanding Comerica's presence in Michigan, Florida, California and Texas.
As Director of Corporate Planning and Development in the early 1980s, he led the corporate development efforts to identify and successfully negotiate five acquisitions in Michigan, expanding Comerica's presence beyond the Detroit metropolitan area.
Later, through the mid-1990s, as Director of Affiliate Banking, he led the team that completed more than 30 mergers and acquisitions, establishing Comerica's footprint in the high growth markets of Florida, Texas and California.
Mr. Lewis has served on many professional and community organizations.
Currently, he serves as chairman of Oakwood Healthcare Incorporated and the Greater Detroit Area Health Council, and is a director and past chairman of New Detroit, Inc. He also is a trustee of the Detroit Institute of Arts Founders Society and the Community Foundation for Southeastern Michigan.
In addition, Mr. Lewis serves as a member of the Detroit 300 Conservancy Board, the Downtown Detroit Partnership Board and the University of Detroit Mercy Board.
He also is a member of the Sacred Heart Major Seminary Foundation and The Economic Club of Detroit.
He has served as chairman and trustee of the Grosse Pointe Academy and Grosse Pointe War Memorial.
Among his professional affiliations, Mr. Lewis recently was the chairman of the Bank Administration Institute and a member of The Financial Services Roundtable.
Mr. Lewis holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Dayton, and a M.B.A.
from the University of Detroit.
He also attended the University of Michigan Graduate School of Banking.
John Lewis active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
The Detroit Institute of Arts
 The Detroit Institute of Arts Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Detroit Institute of Arts provides art conservation services to the museums. The museum includes more than 100 galleries, 150-seat auditorium, a 380-seat lecture/recital hall, an art reference library, and a state-of-the-art conservation services laboratory. The company was founded in 1885 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI. | Director/Board Member | - |
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
 The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan operates grant making foundations. It serves as a vehicle for donors, volunteers and community members to identify important issues, share ideas and build the financial resources to make a positive change. The company supports activities such as education, arts & culture, health, human services, community development and civic affairs | Director/Board Member | - |
Donnelly Penman Capital LLC
 Donnelly Penman Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Donnelly Penman Capital LLC(Donnelly Penman Capital) is a private equity subsidiary of Donnelly Penman & Partners, Inc. founded in 2005. The firm is headquartered in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
| University of Detroit Mercy | Chairman | - |
Stratford Shakespearean Festival of America
 Stratford Shakespearean Festival of America Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Stratford Shakespearean Festival of America engages in organizing cultural festivals. The private company is based in Detroit. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of John Lewis
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| FLAGSTAR BANCORP, INC. | Chairman | 2022-11-30 |
Donnelly Penman & Partners, Inc.
 Donnelly Penman & Partners, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Donnelly Penman & Partners, Inc. provides investment banking services. It also provides services to the automotive and truck and financial institutions industries. The company was founded by James C. Penman in September 2000 and is headquartered in Grosse Pointe, MI. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2014-12-31 |
| COMERICA INCORPORATED | Director/Board Member | 2006-04-13 |
Comerica Bank (Dallas, Texas)
 Comerica Bank (Dallas, Texas) Regional BanksFinance Part of Comerica, Inc., Comerica Bank is a financial services company based in Dallas, TX. Comerica Bank is strategically aligned by three business segments: the commercial bank, the retail bank, and wealth management. The private company focuses on building relationships and helping people and businesses be successful. Comerica Bank has over 400 banking centers across the country, with locations in several states, including Texas, California, and Michigan. The company reported total assets of $88.40 billion as of June 30, 2021. The company was founded by Marc J. Verissimo and has been led by CEO Curtis Chatman Farmer since 2008. | Director/Board Member | - |
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Training of John Lewis
| University of Dayton | Undergraduate Degree |
| University of Detroit Mercy | Masters Business Admin |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| COMERICA INCORPORATED | Finance |
| Private companies | 14 |
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Flagstar Bancorp, Inc.
 Flagstar Bancorp, Inc. Savings BanksFinance Flagstar Bancorp, Inc.is a bank holding company, which engages in the provision of financial services. It operates through the following segments: Community Banking, Mortgage Originations, Mortgage Servicing, and Other. The Community Banking segment offers loans, deposits, checking and savings accounts, consumer and commercial loans, treasury management, equipment leasing, and capital markets services. The Mortgage Originations segment acquires and markets residential mortgage loans. The Mortgage Servicing segment comprises financing solutions to properties held-for-investment. The Other segment consists of interest rate risk management, investment securities portfolios, balance sheet funding, treasury and corporate assets, and equities. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Troy, MI. | Finance |
Oakwood Healthcare, Inc.
 Oakwood Healthcare, Inc. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Oakwood Healthcare, Inc. provides health care services to residents in more than 35 communities in southeastern Michigan. Its programs and services include cancer care, mental health physicians, bariatric options, community health, complementary therapies, diabetes, and emergency services. Oakwood Healthcare was founded in 1953 and is located in Dearborn, MI | Health Services |
Donnelly Penman & Partners, Inc.
Donnelly Penman & Partners, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Donnelly Penman & Partners, Inc. provides investment banking services. It also provides services to the automotive and truck and financial institutions industries. The company was founded by James C. Penman in September 2000 and is headquartered in Grosse Pointe, MI. | Finance |
The Financial Services Roundtable
 The Financial Services Roundtable Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Financial Services Roundtable provides advisory services to financial service industry. Its members include the leading banking, insurance, asset management, finance and credit card companies in America. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
Flagstar Bank NA
 Flagstar Bank NA Savings BanksFinance Flagstar Bank NA operates as federally chartered savings bank. The firm offers personal, business and commercial banking services. The company was founded by Thomas J. Hammond in 1987 and is headquartered in Troy, MI. | Finance |
The Detroit Institute of Arts
The Detroit Institute of Arts Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Detroit Institute of Arts provides art conservation services to the museums. The museum includes more than 100 galleries, 150-seat auditorium, a 380-seat lecture/recital hall, an art reference library, and a state-of-the-art conservation services laboratory. The company was founded in 1885 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI. | Consumer Services |
New Detroit, Inc.
 New Detroit, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services New Detroit, Inc. is a coalition of leaders working to achieve racial understanding and racial equity. It is a private, non-profit, tax-exempt organization dedicated to addressing the issue of race relations. The company was founded by Jerome Cavanagh, Joseph L. Hudson and George Romney in 1967 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI. | Commercial Services |
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan operates grant making foundations. It serves as a vehicle for donors, volunteers and community members to identify important issues, share ideas and build the financial resources to make a positive change. The company supports activities such as education, arts & culture, health, human services, community development and civic affairs | Miscellaneous |
Comerica Bank (Dallas, Texas)
Comerica Bank (Dallas, Texas) Regional BanksFinance Part of Comerica, Inc., Comerica Bank is a financial services company based in Dallas, TX. Comerica Bank is strategically aligned by three business segments: the commercial bank, the retail bank, and wealth management. The private company focuses on building relationships and helping people and businesses be successful. Comerica Bank has over 400 banking centers across the country, with locations in several states, including Texas, California, and Michigan. The company reported total assets of $88.40 billion as of June 30, 2021. The company was founded by Marc J. Verissimo and has been led by CEO Curtis Chatman Farmer since 2008. | Finance |
Greater Detroit Area Health Council, Inc.
 Greater Detroit Area Health Council, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Greater Detroit Area Health Council, Inc. provides websites and mobile applications to connect people to free and low-cost health care close to home. The private company is based in Detroit, MI. | Technology Services |
Auto Club Trust, FSB
 Auto Club Trust, FSB Savings BanksFinance Part of The American Automobile Association, Inc., Auto Club Trust, FSB is a federally chartered savings bank. The private company is based in Dearborn, MI. The company was founded by John D. Lewis. | Finance |
Donnelly Penman Capital LLC
Donnelly Penman Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Donnelly Penman Capital LLC(Donnelly Penman Capital) is a private equity subsidiary of Donnelly Penman & Partners, Inc. founded in 2005. The firm is headquartered in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. | Finance |
Beaumont Health
 Beaumont Health Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Corewell Health engages in the provision of healthcare services. It offers spine surgery, weight loss, wound treatment, home health services, integrative medicine, and senior services. The company was founded on September 2, 2014 and is headquartered in Royal Oak, MI. | Commercial Services |
Stratford Shakespearean Festival of America
Stratford Shakespearean Festival of America Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Stratford Shakespearean Festival of America engages in organizing cultural festivals. The private company is based in Detroit. | Commercial Services |
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