Howard L. Lewis is the founder, president and CEO of the Family Heritage Life Insurance Company of America. The company was built on the principles of service and integrity, and on the fundamental premise that those who help to build the company should have the opportunity to become owners in the company. Mr. Lewis began his professional career in the financial services industry with Central Trust Company headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1987, he was promoted to president of capitol consumer marketing where he became responsible for over one-third of the company’s overall sales. As Chair of the Gatton United Capital Campaign, Lewis has been instrumental in raising the $65 million to create the state-of-the-art Gatton College building.