About
Lucas serves as the Assistant to the County Administrator for Orange County Florida Government. He is also a published author and professional motivational speaker. In addition Lucas is an advisor to the Financial Aid Network, LLC and the Global Institute of College Planning.
Lucas served as the Director of Business Development and Legislative Affairs for the Orlando Magic. He also led the company’s efforts in government affairs where he served as the organization’s liaison to elected officials at the local, state and federal level. Additional responsibilities during his tenure also included leading the Orlando Magic’s diversity and inclusion initiatives, cause marketing, and community engagement.
He travels throughout the country and abroad presenting on topics that include faith, leadership, team work, overcoming obstacles, and making a positive impact on the lives of others.
Lucas has served on a number of non-profit boards. He currently serves on the advisory board of the National Coalition on Adoption Institute (NCAI).
In 2015 Lucas was awarded with the Nelson Mandela Global Leadership Award by The National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials. The University of Central Missouri named him their 2012 Outstanding Recent Alumnus. In 2011, the “Orlando Business Journal” recognized Lucas as the 40 Under 40 Man of the Year. Also in 2011 The Junior Chamber of Commerce named him one of their 10 Outstanding Young Americans.
Lucas received his bachelor’s degree in political science and speech communication from the University of Central Missouri in 2003 and earned his Executive MBA from Rollins College in May 2013.
