Portrait of Zachary T. Lewis
Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

Head of Growth

Zachary T. Lewis

I build revenue and growth systems that give warfighters an unfair advantage.

Grow defense demand from first conversation through delivery and expansion.

Open to Relocation.

Active clearance

Core competencies

Executive LeadershipStrategic Sales and NegotiationRevOps and SystemsCapture ManagementPipeline and ForecastInvestor Relations

Experience

UEP, Inc. (UNION Technologies)

Head of Growth

April 2025 to August 2026

Architect of UNION's Revenue Operating System, converting U.S. and allied defense demand into funded, deliverable revenue.

  • Generated, qualified, and shaped pipeline across U.S., NATO, and allied defense markets through intelligence-led capture.
  • Targeted strategic programs under ITAR, EAR, FAR, and DFARS with disciplined pricing, terms, and proposal strategy.
  • Oversaw signing and contract execution of nine-figure revenue contracts, from terms through commercial close.

Gartner, Inc.

Sr. Director of Business Development

June 2022 to April 2025

Top performer at the world's leading IT research and advisory firm, driving strategic sales initiatives for significant business growth. Gartner Eagle, top 1%.

  • Identified, developed, and closed C-Level business opportunities with organizations between $500M and $2.5B in revenue.
  • Performed full-cycle sales negotiations, executed service contracts, and converted prospects into long-term Gartner clients.
  • Conducted in-depth, strategic research and discovery on respected CIOs, IT Executives, and their leadership teams.

Gryt Capital, LLC

Founder, CEO

January 2024 to April 2025

Gryt Capital provides rapid, transactional capital to growing businesses, primarily in luxury automotive and real estate industries.

  • Launched and scaled a unique Master Service Agreement (MSA) framework and managed account transaction schedules.
  • Achieved 32% year-over-year growth by leveraging the business model first designed at Riptide Equity.
  • Presented creative investment scenarios, effectively engaging high-net-worth partners, and securing their endorsement.

Integrity Bottles, LLC

CEO, VP of Sales

November 2016 to June 2022

Led Integrity Bottles to 100% year-over-year revenue growth through strategic sales initiatives and operational efficiencies.

  • Developed and executed efficient product and sales strategies, driving growth across federal, state, and local gov't sectors.
  • Led a high-performing team, establishing robust relationships with key gov't agencies to accelerate business expansion.
  • Increased market visibility and sales by broadening the company's digital presence across e-commerce platforms.

Military

U.S. Navy

Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewman (SWCC)

Special Boat Team Twelve · 2012–2021

  • Honor Man and class leader, SWCC Crewman Qualification Training; Led high performance teams of up to 55 operators.
  • Hand-selected as the first SWCC assigned as Interagency Maritime Special Operations Integrator to a key agency partner in the National Capital Region.
  • Planned and executed national-level maritime special operations alongside elite joint and interagency teams.
  • Earlier: Search and Rescue swimmer and SAR program lead on USS Howard (DDG-83); supported vessel boarding and pirate / hostage-rescue operations in hostile environments.

Selected awards: Navy Commendation Medal · Joint Service Achievement Medal · multiple Navy Achievement Medals · Fleet Letter of Commendation · Destroyer Squadron Blue Jacket.

Clearance

Active clearance

United States Department of Defense (December 2012 to February 2026)

Department of the Navy (2012 to 2021)

Planned and executed national-level operations alongside the world's most elite military special operators.

Personal values

FamilyFreedomIntegrity