Meet The Team

Des Lewis serves as the Director of Communications for Unturning Steel, Inc. (UTS), where she leads the charge in shaping the organization’s voice, amplifying its mission, and building meaningful connections with veterans, partners, and the public. With a deep passion for service and a keen eye for strategy, Des brings clarity, consistency, and heart to every message shared by the UTS team.

As a proud military spouse, Des has spent over a decade navigating the unique challenges of military life—frequent relocations, deployments, and transitions—which have equipped her with resilience, adaptability, and a gift for building community in any environment. Her firsthand understanding of the sacrifices made by military families makes her an authentic and trusted communicator for UTS’s mission to support transitioning veterans and their families.

She excels in organizational systems, brand development, and mission-driven messaging, helping ensure that Unturning Steel’s values of service, integrity, and purpose are communicated clearly across all platforms.

Des is passionate about more than just delivering information—she’s passionate about fostering volunteers and cultivating strong, purpose-driven communities. She believes that sustainable impact starts with people, and she excels at creating opportunities for individuals and families to get involved and feel empowered in the mission.

Her work helps drive awareness and support for key initiatives like the DoD SkillBridge program, veteran employment pathways, and efforts to reduce veteran suicide by creating community, purpose, and certainty through careers in U.S. manufacturing. Whether she’s designing outreach campaigns, refining internal communications, or managing digital content, Des is committed to making every voice in the UTS community feel seen, heard, and empowered.

Currently based in Southwest Florida, Des balances her role at UTS with raising a vibrant family, staying active in her local community, and continuing her own journey of faith, growth, and leadership.