Biography

02/06/1987 -

LEWIS, Andrew James, a Representative from Dauphin and Lebanon Counties; born, February 6, 1987 in Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, Md.; graduated, Home Education Program, Greenwood School District, 2005; B.A. political science, Thomas Edison State College, 2012; graduate certificate, public policy, Liberty University, 2013; M.A., legislative affairs, George Washington University, 2013; M.B.A., Fox School of Business and Management, Temple University, 2015; staff sergeant, United States Army (2005-2015: Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Presidential Service Badge, Combat Action Badge recipient); served, Pennsylvania National Guard (5 years); chief, Information Security Branch, White House Communications Agency (2011-2015); marketing director, Tradesman Drywall (2015); business development director, Tradesman Building Group (2015-2016); chief operating officer, Tradesman Building Group (2016-2018); unsuccessful campaign, Pennsylvania State Senate (2016); elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives as a Republican in 2018 and 2020; not a candidate for reelection to the House (2022); member, board of directors, Lincoln Institute of Public Opinion Research Inc. (2023-present); president and CEO, Commonwealth Foundation (2024-present).