“The best way to predict the
future is to create it”

Named one of the “100 Most Influential People in the North American Staffing Industry” by Staffing Industry Analysts, David Lewis broke into the staffing and recruiting business in college, followed by a season on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.

In his role as Vice President of Franchising for Express Employment Professionals, Lewis is responsible for domestic and international expansion, and has helped grow Express’ vast network of franchise locations in the United States, Canada, and South Africa. Lewis received an Express Meritorious Award, recognizing his contributions to further the growth of the company.

Well-versed in leadership topics and small business, Lewis’ speaking engagements include events and sessions for the Oklahoma Travel Industry Association, Kansas State Society for Human Resource Management, Council of Petroleum Accounts Societies, Oklahoma Department of Transportation, Minnesota Society for Human Resource Management, Oklahoma Association of Community Colleges, State Workforce Partners Conference, and Columbia Business School.

Lewis has a passion for service. He has been appointed by both Democrat and Republican governors to serve as an advisor on workforce and economic development. A past candidate for the Oklahoma House of Representatives, he is also a multi-year “40 Under 40” winner and an Amazon best-selling author of “The Emerging Leader: Eight Lessons for Life in Leadership.” Additionally, Lewis serves as a board member for the Redbud Marathon, Junior League of Oklahoma City, and the Francis Tuttle Foundation Board of Trustees.

In addition to a bachelor’s degree from Southern Nazarene University, Lewis also holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and an MBA from London Business School. He’s been called a “high achiever” by Money Magazine and has been cited as an expert on franchising, the labor market, and public policy by several high-profile publications. Lewis is also a member of MENSA, the high I.Q. society, and has been profiled in two documentary films.