The People Behind the Work
Our Team.
The Mr. Mack Lewis Foundation is powered by dedicated staff, coaches, and volunteers who show up every day for East Baltimore's families, youth, and community.
Foundation Leadership
Gregory Wilkes
President of the Board of Directors & Executive Director
Gregory Wilkes leads the Mr. Mack Lewis Foundation with a commitment rooted in community loyalty and personal experience. As President of the Board and Executive Director, he oversees all programs — food distribution, youth boxing, health screenings, academic tutoring, summer camp, and community outreach.
Greg has built a network of institutional partnerships with Johns Hopkins Medicine, the Maryland Food Bank, GBMC Healthcare, and many others, ensuring East Baltimore families receive comprehensive, sustained support. His leadership style is defined by listening first: every program the Foundation runs reflects what community members have said they actually need.
Credentials & Achievements
- BS in Accounting from Morgan State University
- Chair of the East Baltimore Committee
- Notary Public
- Lean Six Sigma Award Recipient
- 5th Degree Black Belt
- Member of US Champions Karate Association
- Assistant Chair of the Trustee Board, Rising Zion Baptist Church
- Member of Deacon Board, Rising Zion Baptist Church
- Recipient of the Pastor Derek Hart Humanitarian Award
- Member of the Mr. Mack Lewis Foundation since 2015
- Member of USA Boxing Association
Boxing Program Leadership
Warren Boardley
Head Boxing Coach & Director of Gym Operations
Warren Boardley leads both youth and adult boxing programs at the Mack Lewis Boxing Gym, continuing the 70+ year legacy that Mr. Mack Lewis established in East Baltimore. With decades of boxing experience, Coach Warren brings a philosophy that extends far beyond the ring: boxing is the discipline, but life is the real lesson.
Under his guidance, young athletes learn fundamentals, footwork, and conditioning alongside life skills like respect, accountability, and goal-setting. Adult athletes train in a structured, respectful environment whether they're pursuing fitness, stress relief, or competition. Coach Warren has prepared athletes for Junior Olympics tryouts and amateur bouts across multiple states.
The gym's lineage includes athletes who have competed at elite amateur and professional levels, including connections to champions like Hasim Rahman, Vincent Pettway, and Larry Middleton — all part of the East Baltimore boxing community that Coach Warren now stewards.
Credentials & Achievements
- Head Boxing Coach since 2002
- Director of Gym Operations
- Member of USA Boxing Association
- Trained by Mr. Mack Lewis
- Junior Olympics preparation specialist
Foundation Operations
Wanda Watters
Executive Assistant & Treasurer of the Board of Directors
Wanda Watters serves as Executive Assistant to the Foundation and Treasurer of the Board of Directors. She is a key point of contact for families, partners, and volunteers engaging with the Foundation, coordinating day-to-day operations across all programs.
Wanda plays a central role in community relations and financial oversight — ensuring that every family who walks through the doors of the Foundation is met with care, efficiency, and respect. Her deep familiarity with the Church Square community and her work as a Fight Official make her an essential bridge between the Foundation's programs and the people they serve.
Credentials & Achievements
- Executive Assistant to the Foundation
- Treasurer of the Board of Directors
- Member of the Mr. Mack Lewis Foundation since 2002
- Member of USA Boxing Association
- Fight Official
- Graduate of Baltimore City Public Schools
Board Leadership
Kenneth Blackston
Secretary of the Board of Directors
Kenneth Blackston serves as Secretary of the Board of Directors, bringing decades of boxing experience and community dedication to the Foundation. As a retired professional fighter trained by Mr. Mack Lewis himself, Kenneth embodies the legacy and tradition of East Baltimore boxing.
His role as a boxing match maker connects the Foundation to the broader boxing community, while his administrative skills ensure proper documentation and governance for all board activities.
Credentials & Achievements
- Secretary of the Board of Directors
- Member of the Mr. Mack Lewis Foundation since 2002
- Member of USA Boxing Association
- Boxing Match Maker
- Retired Professional Fighter
- Trained by Mr. Mack Lewis
- Graduate of Baltimore Public Schools
Board Leadership
Ed Griffin
Board Member
Ed Griffin serves as a Board Member, bringing a wealth of boxing knowledge and community experience to the Foundation. As a retired professional fighter trained by Mr. Mack Lewis, Ed represents the deep connection between the Foundation and East Baltimore's boxing heritage.
His induction into the Maryland Boxing Hall of Fame recognizes his contributions to the sport and his continued dedication to mentoring the next generation of boxers through the Foundation's programs.
Credentials & Achievements
- Board Member
- Member of the Maryland Boxing Hall of Fame
- Member of the Mr. Mack Lewis Foundation since 2002
- Member of USA Boxing Association
- Retired Professional Fighter
- Trained by Mr. Mack Lewis
- Graduate of Baltimore Public Schools
Coaching Staff
Roger Womack
Trainer/Coach
Roger Womack serves as Trainer and Coach, working directly with youth and adult boxers to develop their skills in and out of the ring. As a retired professional fighter trained by Mr. Mack Lewis, Roger brings authentic experience and practical knowledge to every training session.
His dedication to the Foundation since 2002 demonstrates his commitment to carrying forward the legacy of East Baltimore boxing and using the sport as a vehicle for positive youth development.
Credentials & Achievements
- Trainer/Coach
- Member of the Mr. Mack Lewis Foundation since 2002
- Member of USA Boxing Association
- Retired Professional Fighter
- Trained by Mr. Mack Lewis
- Graduate of Baltimore Public Schools
Coaching Staff
Lonnie Davis, Jr.
Trainer/Coach
Lonnie Davis, Jr. serves as Trainer and Coach, combining his experience as a retired professional fighter with his leadership skills as President of a private security firm. His unique perspective helps prepare Foundation athletes for success both in the ring and in their professional lives.
Trained by Mr. Mack Lewis himself, Lonnie brings authentic East Baltimore boxing tradition to his coaching while emphasizing discipline, respect, and personal growth.
Credentials & Achievements
- Trainer/Coach
- President of Private Security Firm
- Member of the Mr. Mack Lewis Foundation since 2002
- Member of USA Boxing Association
- Retired Professional Fighter
- Trained by Mr. Mack Lewis
- Graduate of Baltimore Public Schools
Coaching Staff
McKinley Wilson
Trainer/Coach
McKinley Wilson serves as Trainer and Coach, bringing championship-level experience to the Foundation's boxing programs. His work with USBA Cruiserweight Champion Emanuel Nwoda demonstrates his ability to develop elite-level talent.
A dedicated member of Faith United Baptist Church, McKinley combines his faith, community commitment, and boxing expertise to mentor youth and adult athletes at the Mack Lewis Foundation.
Credentials & Achievements
- Trainer/Coach
- Member of the Mr. Mack Lewis Foundation since 2002
- Member of USA Boxing Association
- Member of Faith United Baptist Church
- Trained USBA Cruiserweight Champion Emanuel Nwoda
- Graduate of Baltimore Public Schools
Coaching Staff - World Champion
Vincent Pettway
Trainer/Coach
Vincent Pettway serves as Trainer and Coach, bringing world championship experience to the Mack Lewis Foundation. As former Welterweight Champion of the World, Vincent's presence in the gym inspires young athletes to reach for excellence.
Trained by Mr. Mack Lewis since childhood, Vincent represents the pinnacle of what the Foundation's boxing program can achieve. His recognition as one of the Top Ten Best Knockouts ever and his place in the Maryland Boxing Hall of Fame make him a living legend in East Baltimore boxing circles.
His work with Foundation youth demonstrates his commitment to giving back to the community that supported his rise to the top of professional boxing.
Credentials & Achievements
- Former Welterweight Champion of the World
- Member of the Maryland Boxing Hall of Fame
- Member of the Mr. Mack Lewis Foundation since 2002
- Trained by Mr. Mack Lewis since childhood
- Member of USA Boxing Association
- Recognized as One of the Top Ten Best Knockouts Ever
- Graduate of Baltimore Public Schools
Our Legacy
Trained by Mr. Mack Lewis.
The Mr. Mack Lewis Foundation's leadership includes multiple generations of boxers trained directly by Mr. Mack Lewis himself. From world champions to professional fighters, our coaches carry forward his legacy of discipline, respect, and community service through the sport of boxing in East Baltimore.
70+
Years of Boxing Legacy
World
Champions Trained
Since
2002 Team Members
9
Board & Coaching Staff
Want to join our team?
We're always looking for coaches, tutors, volunteers, and community partners who share our commitment to East Baltimore.