Kimberly 
Lewis
CEO, PROJECTXYZ, Inc.
Kim Caudle Lewis is the CEO of PROJECTXYZ, Inc., which she started in 2002. She is also wife to Larry Lewis, and mother to two daughters, Sandi and Lela, and has one grandson, Elijah. Lewis has seemingly found the formula to managing home life while becoming a trailblazer in her industry.
Since the inception of PROJECTXYZ, the company has grown to include employees spanning multiple U.S. locations. The company, which provides customer support in engineering, logistics, manufacturing, information technology, and alternative energy, has become a forerunner in the industry.
As an innovator, Lewis has the ability to see the big picture and a knack for preserving a positive attitude under difficult circumstances. These attributes have made her an invaluable asset to clients, the local community, and small businesses, as evidenced by numerous awards and honors she has received.
PROJECTXYZ’s success is further complimented by Lewis’ personal successes
and civic involvement. Her business and community contributions have earned her
board member positions for Huntsville Utilities, Calhoun Community College Foundation; Cummings Research Park; Crestwood Hospital; UAH Foundation; Women Economic Development Council Foundation; Health Establishments at Local Schools; and the 2019 Chair of Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce.
With each accomplishment, professionally and personally, Lewis continues to solidify her standing as a preeminent lead in business and the community. In 2022, Kim Caudle Lewis has decided to continue serving her community in another way. She is a candidate for the Alabama State Senate District 2.
What circumstances or people helped shape your career?
My husband Larry, my daughters and my extremely large family.
What is a phrase that motivates you?
Sometimes you have to do it scared! – There are so many opportunities that we won’t take because we are scared. Whether it is scared of the outcome, or scared because we don’t know everything, we think we need to know. Don’t let that fear stop you!
What accomplishments are you proudest of?
Starting PROJECTXYZ was my greatest leap of faith. I was a single mom, living in a city with no family support, and leaving a full-time job with benefits to start my own business. At the time I didn’t know anything about running a business, and I was working full-time for the business. So, there was a lot of “learning-as-you-go.” Before I made the decision to quit my job, I had been praying for months for the right sign to let me know it was okay. And one day God gave me that sign and I haven’t looked back since.
What accolades and awards have you received?
Russell Brown Executive Leadership Award Huntsville/Madison Chamber of Commerce 2020 Women of Impact for Alabama, Yellowhammer Media 2019
Women of Distinction, Girl Scouts of North Central Alabama
Women that Shape the State, Alabama Media Group
Women’s Economic Development Council Women Honoring Women Award 2017
College of Business Fellow, University of Alabama, Huntsville 2020
US Department of Defense Nunn-Perry Mentor Protégé Award
US Chamber of Commerce Women-Owned Business Achievement Award
US Chamber of Commerce Blue Ribbon award
Huntsville/Madison Chamber Small Business of the Year; Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies – 2014; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2021.
Would you like to share a quote that inspires you?
A bend in the road is not the end of the road, unless you fail to make the turn.
How do you achieve a work/life balance?
I don’t think anyone has a work/life balance. I look at it as a work/life juggle. There are days when one will take more time than the other, and you have to juggle your time and resources to make sure nothing drops.
