Shaun Michael Lewis

CEO of Clearwater Properties | Contributor to Forbes and Entrepreneur

United States

Shaun Michael Lewis is the CEO of Clearwater Properties. Born into a five-generation Montana family, Shaun combines deep local roots with extensive global business expertise, empowering Clearwater’s clients to achieve their dreams of land and home ownership in the majestic landscapes of the American West.

Shaun Michael Lewis is a contributor to Forbes and Entrepreneur. Shaun has been featured or mentioned in national publications such as Forbes, Fast Company, Business Insider, Market Watch, The Epoch Times, House Beautiful, Realtor. com, Yahoo, Aol, MSN, Bankrate, and in regional publications such as the Missoulian, Great Falls Tribune, and the Independent Record.

Prior to his role as CEO of Clearwater Properties, Shaun served as the Global Chief Operating Officer of Cofix, a European retail coffee brand with over 450 stores across seven countries. From 2016 to 2019, he previously served as Chief Operating Officer of Clearwater Properties. Shaun’s diverse professional background also includes distinguished service in the U.S. Navy as an Electronics Engineer, with deployments to Japan and Thailand. Following his military career, Shaun held leadership positions with the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Shaun earned his undergraduate degree from Columbia College, a Master of Science from Chapman University, an MBA from the Michael G. Foster School of Business at the University of Washington, and an Executive MBA/PLD from Harvard Business School. He is also a graduate of the High Impact Leadership Program at Columbia Business School.

Portfolio

Published Work

Forbes
08/15/2025
The Rise Of The Ranchette For Business And Investment

The Ranchette buyer pool has expanded to include young professionals, serious investors and even corporations seeking portfolio diversification. Authored by Shaun Michael Lewis, CEO of Clearwater Properties.

Forbes
09/06/2024
Why Franchising Is A Smart Business Strategy

We own less than 10% of our more than 420 operating stores, and we've found that this approach creates a more sustainable and cost-effective business for all of our st...

Interviews

Food Chain Magazine
06/29/2024
Cost-Effective Coffee

Smart coffee chain, Cofix, allows customers to take a break without breaking the bank. Interview with Shaun Michael Lewis, Global Chief Operating Officer of Cofix.

Featured In

The Mortgage Note
09/02/2025
What’s Happening To Protect Veterans From Foreclosure?

Veterans who have fallen behind on their mortgage payments are eligible for federal assistance under the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act signed by President Donald Trump last month. Expert commentary by Shaun Michael Lewis.

The Mortgage Reports
06/30/2025
Good News For Buyers: It's No Longer A Seller's Market

The housing market is shifting-buyers now have more leverage than they've seen in years. Discover what's driving this trend. Expert analysis by Shaun Michael Lewis, CEO of Clearwater Properties.

Seeley Swan Pathfinder
05/08/2025
Clearwater Properties announces new CEO

Clearwater Properties is pleased to announce the appointment of Shaun Michael Lewis as its new chief executive officer, effective April 14. Clearwater Montana Properties, founded in 1993, is a real estate brokerage firm with a network of over 30 office/agent locations across Montana, Idaho, North Dakota, Wyoming and Washington.

World Coffee Portal
01/26/2024
Israel's Cofix enters Armenia with Yerevan store

The value-focused coffee chain and local franchisee Galaxy Group are seeking to open 10 further outlets across the west Asian country within the next 12 months. We discuss development with Shaun Michael Lewis, Global COO of Cofix.

World Coffee Portal
12/01/2023
Cofix seeking to nearly double its Poland presence in 2024

The fixed-price coffee chain has opened 19 stores in the central European country since making its debut in Warsaw in 2020, and plans to open at least 18 new outlets next year. Discussion with Shaun Michael Lewis, Global COO of Cofix.

World Coffee Portal
09/12/2023
Israel's Cofix makes Spain debut with Valencia outlet

Spain represents a 'compelling' market for the fixed-price coffee chain as it sets its sights on further European expansion Cofix has opened its first store in Spain and announced plans to open up to 80 outlets in the western European country. Comments by Cofix COO Shaun Michael Lewis.