Trey Lewis appointed to Union Junior Faculty Fellowship in Entrepreneurship
Trey Lewis, assistant professor of management in Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech, has been appointed the Union Junior Faculty Fellowship in Entrepreneurship.
The Union Junior Faculty Fellowship in Entrepreneurship was established in 2014 to expand Union’s relationship with Virginia Tech and to support the Pamplin College of Business and what is now the Apex Center for Entrepreneurs in their efforts toward the future of business development throughout Virginia. The Union Junior Faculty Fellow may be awarded to an assistant or associate professor who participates in the Apex Center for Entrepreneurs and whose work and research are related to business development and entrepreneurship.
Lewis has made substantial contributions to research, teaching, and service in entrepreneurship. His research agenda is firmly aligned with the fellowship’s mission as he actively investigates critical topics in entrepreneurship, including new venture formation, entrepreneurial action and inaction – particularly among historically underrepresented groups — and dynamics surrounding how startups compete for talent in the labor market.
Lewis has published in elite journals such as the Academy of Management Journal and Journal of Business Venturing, demonstrating his ability to contribute to high-impact, rigorous scholarship in the field. His work in understanding how would-be entrepreneurs navigate the startup process, and in examining diversity debt among startups underscores his thought leadership in entrepreneurship research. Moreover, his active pipeline of research, with multiple projects targeting top-tier journals, positions him as a rising star in the field, ensuring continued contributions that will elevate Virginia Tech’s reputation in entrepreneurship scholarship.
Beyond his research excellence, Lewis has actively contributed to the entrepreneurship ecosystem at Virginia Tech through teaching and mentorship, equipping students with critical entrepreneurial skills. His dedication to student learning is evident in his strong teaching evaluations and his involvement in mentoring doctoral students.
His service to the profession, including membership on editorial review boards for top entrepreneurship journals and regular engagement in entrepreneurship and management research conferences, reflects his broader impact on the field.
Lewis received both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from James Madison University, and a Ph.D. in strategic management, entrepreneurship and organizations from the University of Tennessee.
