Shaun Michael Lewis
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| Born | August 9, 1982 San Francisco Bay Area, California |
| Nationality | American |
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| Organization | Clearwater Properties |
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Shaun Michael Lewis (born August 9, 1982) is an American businessman, military veteran, and political delegate. He is the chief executive officer of Clearwater Properties, a real estate brokerage firm based in the United States. Lewis has held executive roles in both private companies and U.S. federal government agencies and political leadership positions in Washington state and abroad.[1]
Early Life and education
Lewis was born in the San Francisco Bay Area, California. He is of British, Scottish, French, and German descent, and is a descendant of several Mayflower passengers. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a minor in Finance from Columbia College and a degree in Electronics Engineering from NavAir Technical University in Florida. He later obtained a Master of Science from Chapman University, an MBA from the University of Washington's Foster School of Business, and an Executive MBA / PLD from Harvard Business School. He also completed a management program at Columbia Business School.
Career
Military Service and Government Service.
From 2000 to 2005, Lewis served in the United States Navy as an Electronics Engineering Non-Commissioned Officer. He was stationed at several bases including Naval Air Station Pensacola and Whidbey Island, and participated in operations in Japan and Thailand.[2]
Between 2006 and 2016, Lewis held management roles at federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, focusing on HR operations and legal administration.[3]
Business Career
From 2015 to 2016, while attending the MBA program at the University of Washington's Foster School of Business, Lewis served as an AI Technology and Strategy Consultant for BoldIQ, a Bellevue, Washington-based company providing operational artificial intelligence solutions. He collaborated with company executives to research market opportunities and develop growth strategies.
In 2016, following his graduation from the University of Washington, Lewis was appointed to a dual role as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Clearwater Properties, a large U.S.-based real estate brokerage firm, serving until his departure and relocation to Europe in early 2020. During his tenure at the company, Lewis conducted a comprehensive rebranding and significantly upgraded its technological systems and corporate processes.[4]
In January 2020, Lewis joined Cofix, an international retail coffee chain, as the company's Global Chief Operating Officer (COO). Cofix was founded in 2013 in Tel Aviv, Israel, and by the end of 2019 operated approximately 380 stores across Israel and Russia. As COO, Lewis was responsible for new market launches, team development, and operations across EMEA, LATAM, and APAC regions. As part of the executive team, Lewis was instrumental in launching Cofix operations in Poland and Brazil in 2020, Spain in 2023, and Armenia in 2024. In 2024, he led the corporate takeover of the Poland franchisee operations when the master franchisee declared bankruptcy, ensuring business continuity in the market. During his tenure at Cofix, Lewis served as an executive member of the Board of Directors and was extensively involved in Series A fundraising from venture capital firms and institutional investors. By the end of 2024, Cofix was among the Top-20 largest coffee chains in Europe and operated 480 stores across six countries.
In April 2025, Lewis was appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Clearwater Properties, returning to the company after a five-year absence. He relocated from Europe to the United States to assume this leadership role. As CEO, Lewis leads the luxury and recreational real estate brokerage firm that operates 35 office locations across five U.S. states (Montana, Idaho, North Dakota, Washington, and Wyoming) and internationally in Costa Rica and Belize. The company has been recognized as one of "America's Best Brokerages" by The Land Report annually since 2017. As of 2023, Clearwater Properties reported annual sales volume of approximately $500 million. The company's subsidiary, Clearwater Montana Properties, is the largest Montana-founded real estate brokerage operating in the state.[5]
Politics
In 2016, Lewis was elected as a delegate to the Washington Republican State Convention, later becoming a national delegate to the Republican National Convention representing Washington’s 8th Congressional District. He currently serves as Chairman of Republicans Overseas Poland, an organization serving U.S. citizens living abroad.[6]
Publications and media
Lewis has contributed articles to business publications including Forbes and Entrepreneur, focusing on topics such as franchising, business strategy, and real estate. He has also appeared in media coverage related to his roles at Cofix and Clearwater Properties.
Personal life
Lewis resides in Whitefish, Montana. He speaks English and conversational Russian and is affiliated with several professional, social, and alumni organizations, including Beta Gamma Sigma, the Mayflower Society, and the Harvard Alumni Association.
References
- ↑ "Shaun Michael Lewis | CEO - Clearwater Properties". Forbes Business Council. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
- ↑ "Shaun Michael Lewis - CEO at Clearwater Properties". THE ORG. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
- ↑ "Shaun Michael Lewis". featured.com. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
- ↑ Lewis, Shaun Michael. "Why Franchising Is A Smart Business Strategy". Forbes. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
- ↑ "Clearwater Properties Named One of America's Best Brokerages for 2025". wjhl.com. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
- ↑ "Shaun Michael Lewis". realtor.com. Retrieved 2 August 2025.