Paul Jay Lewis

Background

Lewis, Paul Jay was born on September 13, 1952 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States. Son of H. Lauren and Jane Bowen (Allen) Lewis.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University South Dakota, 1973. Juris Doctor, University South Dakota, 1976.

Career

Attorney Davenport, Evans, Horwitz & Smith, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 1976-1977. Partner, attorney Lewis & Hurd, 1977-1979. President PJL Investments, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1979-1984.

Chairman North American Palladium Ltd, Inc., Sioux Falls, since 1984. Vice chairman Lewis Banshares, since 1984, Bank of the Desert N.A., La Quinta, California, 1987-1988, president, chief executive officer, since 1988.

Achievements

• Paul Jay Lewis has been listed as a noteworthy banker by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board directors University South Dakota Foundation, Vermillion, since 1989. Member Rotary, Masons, Shriner, Beta Theta Pi.

Interests

• Bridge, paperweights, wine, golf.

Connections

Married Linda Marie Peterson, May 31, 1986.