Leonard Garcia Lewis
Class of 1981
Leonard Garcia Lewis, a native of Birmingham, Alabama enrolled at Tuskegee University
after earning an athletic scholarship in 1976. An offensive guard, he lettered two years and
was a starter during the 1978 and 1979 season, and was team captain during the 1979
season.
As a Computer Science and Mathematics major, Lewis was an outstanding performer in the
classroom earning honor roll status in 1978 and 1980. Lewis was active in campus life as
he served as a math tutor from 1977-1980 helping fellow student athletes with their math
studies. Lewis subsequently earned his MBA from Clark-Atlanta University.
Lewis career include 30 years of progressive experience in the Information Technology
industry. He has worked with Westinghouse Electric Corp, Unisys Corp and Open Solutions
Corp during his professional career. Lewis is currently a Database Administrator with the
Georgia Department of Labor.
Lewis is involved with many spiritual and community organizations. Numbered among
them are: New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Lithonia, Georgia - serving for 21 years in
Men's Ministry. Also Lewis has volunteered with the DeKalb County Georgia Habitat for
Humanity since 2010 helping families realize home ownership.
A strong and consistent supported of the University, Leonard is a member of the Tuskegee
University National Athletic Association (TUNAA). Lewis was also recognized as an Eminent
Associate as a Tuskegee Donor in 2010. Lewis has served as Communications Captain with
The Skegee Golden Tigers Football Alumni Association since 2011.
Lewis currently lives in Stone Mountain with his wife, Carla, and two children
Kimberly and Jonathan.
