Richard Lewis is a member of the East Central Florida Hospital Liaison Committee for Jehovah's Witnesses, a group of specially trained ministers providing pastoral guidance and assistance for the approximately 66,000 Jehovah's Witnesses residing in East Central Florida that are experiencing the need for medical care.  His previous secular experience includes senior hospital administration, to include ancillary services and cardiology.  He was the principal for an independent consultancy providing performance and process improvement expertise to healthcare systems throughout the United States.  He has been a dedicated Jehovah's Witness for 40 years.  He holds a degree in Health Care Administration from Saint Leo University.