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Governor Steve Lewis, 2010-2011 - Biography
 Raised
in the high desert of Southern California, Steve grew up on a
large homestead ranch enjoying the Angeles National Forest as
his backyard. He came to Nevada in 1972 and attended the
University of Nevada Reno (UNR) and went on to graduate from
Sierra Academy of Aeronautics in Oakland, Ca. in 1975. Steve
returned to Northern Nevada in 1976 settling in Carson City to
pursue a career in general aviation.
Steve managed a full line Cessna dealership recognized as the #1
dealership in the western region of the U.S. in 1980. During
this time he continued to fly part time as a certified flight
instructor, and an air-ambulance and charter pilot. Steve is a
commercial rated pilot with more than 10,000 hours as pilot in
command of various aircraft from single engine to corporate
jets.
Steve shifted gears in 1983 and became Director of International
Sales for Cubix Corporation in Carson City with extensive travel
internationally selling and marketing microcomputers. In 1991
Steve founded Sterling Air, Ltd.; a full service fixed base
operation located at the Carson City Airport. Sterling Air
specializes in the sales of new and used general aviation
aircraft.
Steve joined Rotary in 1995 serving as President of the Carson
City Club in 1999-2000. During that year the club earned
District 5190's Club of Excellence award and was second
in the District in Foundation contributions. He has served the
District for three years as Assistant Governor and since 2004
Steve has Chaired the Permanent Fund, Major Donor Committee
where he helped raise more than $2 Million Dollars in new
Bequest Society pledges. Steve is a multi Paul Harris Fellow, a
charter member of the Paul Harris Society, a Bequest Society
member and a Major Donor to the Rotary Foundation.
In addition to Rotary, Steve is a 25+ year member and Past
Commander of the Carson City Sheriff's Aero Squadron having
flown numerous search and rescue missions. He is a member of the
Carson City Airport Authority, currently serving as its Chairman
since 2006. Steve is an avid big game hunter and one wild sheep
away from achieving the North American Grand Slam.
Steve has been married to his wife Ginny since 1984. She has
been in public service since 1979 with the Nevada Department of
Motor Vehicles and has served under two Governors in the
capacity of Director of the Agency since 2001. Ginny was honored
as a Woman of Achievement in 2005 and has served on
multiple boards nationally within the Motor Vehicle Community.
Ginny recently retired to assist Steve in his new role as
District Governor. Steve and Ginny have two grown children,
Stephanie and Tyler, and all are proud Paul Harris Fellows.
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