ACAPT welcomes interim executive director, John Lewis. John offers over 20 years of executive experience in nonprofit/association management, strategy, communications, public affairs, alliance development, and marketing. He is a graduate of Third Sector Company’s Interim Executives Academy and is a Certified Interim Executive by Armstong McGuire. As an independent nonprofit management consultant and Executive Director, John has earned a reputation for being a builder, fixer, turnaround specialist, and professional communicator. In his most recent interim assignment, he served for seven months as Executive Director of the Western Carolina Medical Society. Previously, for three years he led Heart Valve Voice US, a patient advocacy organization. He also has 8 years of experience directing communications, alliance development, advocacy and policy development for a global trade association focused on medical research.

John holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Duquesne University and a Master of Arts in Communication from American University.

John is excited to assist ACAPT in the transition to new leadership.