Co-founder, CEO, and managing partner of the West Michigan Whitecaps, Lew Chamberlin never gave up on his goal of bringing professional baseball to Grand Rapids. He was determined to follow his dreams, and, after 9 years of operations, the Whitecaps have attracted almost 4 million fans.

?Chamberlin continues to serve the community through his work with the Grand Rapids Art Museum Foundation, the Convention Arena Authority, Metropolitan YMCA, Chamber of Commerce, and Kent County Convention and Visitors Bureau.