Leadership & governance

Led by men who show up

Men Matter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit stewarded by a working Board of Directors that holds itself to the same standard we ask of every brother.

Board of Directors

Our leadership

Lawrence Brewer, Founder & Board Chairman

Lawrence Brewer

Founder & Board Chairman

Founder & Board Chairman, Men Matter.

Michael Lewis, Vice Chairman

Michael Lewis

Vice Chairman

Vice Chairman, Men Matter Board of Directors.

Shawn Colter, Secretary

Shawn Colter

Secretary

Secretary, Men Matter Board of Directors.

Marcus Simon, Treasurer

Marcus Simon

Treasurer

Treasurer, Men Matter Board of Directors.

Troy Ketcham Jr., Board Member

Troy Ketcham Jr.

Board Member

Board Member, Men Matter Board of Directors.

Casey Rivers, Board Member

Casey Rivers

Board Member

Board Member, Men Matter Board of Directors.

Michael Holmes, Board Member

Michael Holmes

Board Member

Board Member, Men Matter Board of Directors.

Headshots and full bios are published as they are approved by the Board.

Transparency

Governance summary

Board authority & size

Men Matter is governed by a Board of Directors that sets direction, approves policy, and stewards organizational resources.

Two year terms

Directors serve two year terms, supporting both continuity and healthy leadership rotation.

Officers

Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, and Treasurer carry defined responsibilities under the bylaws.

Bimonthly meetings & voting

The Board meets bimonthly, with documented voting procedures for organizational decisions.

Conflict of interest

Directors disclose conflicts and abstain where appropriate, protecting the integrity of every decision.

Amendments & adoption

Bylaws may be amended by a two thirds vote of the Board. The full bylaws are published on this site.

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