State Director, Government Procurement
Rhode Island APEX Accelerator
Chad Lewis is the Director of the Rhode Island APEX Accelerator and National APEX Accelerator Alliance Region 1 Director. A U.S. Navy veteran, Chad served in Iraq with Task Force Ramadi and later aboard the USS George H.W. Bush. Following his military service, he served as a Naval Contracting Officer, supporting critical submarine programs for both the United States and the United Kingdom. Today, he leads efforts to help Rhode Island businesses enter and succeed in the federal and defense supply chain.
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How companies sell to the Department of Defense
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM East Coast USA Time
Where Defense Opportunities Are Posted
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2:00 PM - 2:30 PM East Coast USA Time
Basic Compliance: What New Contractors Need to Know
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
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