Dave Lewis - The Community Guy

Dave Lewis has become a fixture in the Manhattan/Riley County community.  As a long-time local broadcaster and talk show host, Dave immersed himself into a number of organizations, helping wherever and whenever a need arose. 

In 1993, he led Manhattan Broadcasting's efforts on informing the community during the infamous '93 flood.  He's served on boards of directors for more than a dozen organizations, including the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce, Manhattan Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the Johnson Cancer Research Center at KSU.

 

From 2002-2005, Dave was the chair of the Manhattan Riley County Sesquicentennial (150th anniversary).  in 2006, The Manhattan Chamber of Commerce honored him as "Volunteer of the Year" for his efforts.

 

In 2010, Dave ran as a candidate for Riley County Commission.  He was elected to the position with 60 percent of the votes.  Dave took office in January, 2011, and also sits on several other local boards.

 

Dave is the father of 2 beautiful children, Casey and Noah.

 

Since losing his lovely wife, Elena, to breast cancer in 2006, Dave has been active in promoting breast cancer awareness and research.