Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Joshlin “Josh” Lewis and Michael Lucci to the Texas Advisory Committee on Geopolitical Conflict. Their terms will run until September 1, 2027. The committee is tasked with developing state security strategies and policies in anticipation of potential geopolitical conflicts, as well as gathering information to support Texas’ command-and-control operations should a conflict arise.
Joshlin “Josh” Lewis, from Ovilla, serves as senior director of network quality at Optimum and has been a member of the United States Air Force since 1999. He is affiliated with the National Guard Association of Texas, the National Guard Association of the United States, and the International Information System Security Certification Consortium. Lewis also volunteers at Midlothian Bible Church. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Lamar University, an MBA from Webster University, and a National Security Management Certification from Syracuse University.
Michael Lucci, based in Leander, is chief executive officer at State Armor Research and State Armor Action. He previously served as chairman of the board for Chicago Virtual Charter School. Lucci holds a Bachelor of Arts in Honors Philosophy from the University of Notre Dame.
