He earned degrees from the University of Virginia and then worked in East Africa designing schools and community buildings with Engineering Ministries International. He is a project director at Lake|Flato Architects where he oversees a diverse array of projects including visitor centers, commercial urban infill, large parks, higher education, and adaptive reuse projects. He also leads Lake|Flato’s Outreach Initiative developing the firm’s involvement in grass roots revitalization efforts for central San Antonio. Lewis is a descendent of early Texas settler Samuel Maverick and so yes, that is his real middle name. He’s married to and helplessly in love with Bekah McNeel, a journalist, luxury travel specialist, and blogger.