Mr. Lewis joined Cleveland Avenue in 2020 and is responsible for leading transaction sourcing, due diligence, financial evaluation and portfolio management of the firm's portfolio investments. Currently the Managing Partner for Cleveland Avenue, LLC, a venture capital investment firm that invests in agrifood and beverage, related technologies, and lifestyle related technology investments. He is also a Certified Public Accountant. Previously served his alma mater, Purdue University, as Executive Director for the Krannert Professional Development Center from 2013 to 2020. Currently serves on the board of directors for Guardian Pharmacy Services, where he is Chair of the Audit Committee and a member of the Compensation Committee. Over 35 years of finance, risk management, and operations experience. This includes his years with GE, Wells Fargo and Elevance Health, Inc. (formerly Anthem). While working for these Fortune 500 companies, he held various senior executive roles, including Executive Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer, Executive Vice President and Chief Auditor, Managing Director of Corporate Development, and CEO for a start-up logistics firm which was sold. Mr. Lewis s experience has provided extensive exposure and a high level of familiarity with applicable regulations regarding preparation and review of financial statements. The Board has determined that Mr. Lewis is an audit committee financial expert.