About

Mike Lewis is an educator, trainer, and consultant focusing on professionally preparing leaders to better develop skill within their organizations. He served as an Infantryman in the United States Army for 20 years, finishing his career assigned as the 82nd Airborne Division Small Arms Master Gunner (SAMG). As the 82nd Airborne Division SAMG, Mike developed and improved training programs and strategies for the Division and consulted with the Maneuver Center of Excellence, Fort Benning, GA, on improvements to training, doctrine, and small arms weapons systems. He has continued to contribute with the Maneuver Center of Excellence on training and doctrine, working on Training Circulars (TCs) 3-22.9, 3-23.35, 3-22.249, 3-22.240, and 3-20.40.  Mike has developed and presented training and education on leader development as trainers as well as weapons proficiency to units since retiring from the Army in 2015. He also develops training and job aids, and works with industry partners to produce material solutions aimed at enhancing individual and small unit lethality in American military formations. He has been published in Infantry magazine and several websites. Mike holds a graduate certificate in adult education from Capella University and a Master of Education in training and development from North Carolina State University.