Meet the Trustees of the Jac Lewis Foundation, the dedicated team guiding our mission to support mental health and wellbeing across Wales. Learn about the experience, passion, and commitment each trustee brings to ensuring the success and growth of our community-focused projects.
MEET OUR trustees
Rhodri Jones
From what date have you been involved with JLF?
I have been involved with the Jac Lewis Foundation since its creation as part of the Fundraising Team and I helped set up the Social Media pages initially, before becoming a Trustee.
What made you get involved with JLF?
Jac was a close friend so setting up and supporting the JLF was a no-brainer. I wanted to make sure that our community did not have to see this happen to anyone else, and offer support that previously was not available.
What do you do for a living?
I’m a Primary School Teacher.
What are your hobbies and interests?
I enjoy playing football and running, and taking my dog on walks.
Rob Thomas
From what date have you been involved with JLF?
Ammanford AFC is closely associated with the Jac Lewis Foundation, and I was honoured to be invited, representing the football club, to become a trustee of the JLF at inception.
What made you get involved with JLF?
To this day, I continue to be amazed with what the JLF has, and continues, to achieve, and I am extremely proud to be involved with the organisation.
What do you do for a living?
Retired businessman.
What are your hobbies and interests?
My hobbies include following football, listening to music and family.
Stephen Douglas Davies
From what date have you been involved with JLF?
From its inception.
What made you get involved with JLF?
Having known Jac as a young lad making his way in football, I warmed to his infectious personality, and zest for life. Spent many social hours in his company and loved his character. He may have lost his way a little which was so sad as he had so, so much to offer. His loss was devastating to our club, so we had to do something in his memory to try and prevent others from the same outcome.
What do you do for a living?
Procurement, Supply Chain and Contract Management.
What are your hobbies and interests?
I absolutely love anything sport and community orientated. I have a passion for Football and Cricket, but want all local sports to flourish. Also, love travel with my family and friends. Can’t beat a trip away with the Wales Away squad. Camaraderie at its finest.
Shaun Williams
From what date have you been involved with JLF?
I have been a trustee with the JLF since the beginning.
What made you get involved with JLF?
Jac was one of my best mates, and I wanted to be involved and help make the foundation a success. Thankfully it has, helping hundreds of people. Also making sure any ideas from his close friends could be put forward to the foundation.
What do you do for a living?
I am an Electrical lecturer at Coleg Sir Gar in Ammanford campus.
What are your hobbies and interests?
My main hobby is playing football for Ammanford AFC, which also has close links with the foundation.
Anthony Rees
From what date have you been involved with JLF?
Involved with the Jac Lewis Foundation in 2019 at the inception of the Charity.
What made you get involved with JLF?
I knew Jac and family on a personal level for many years. I wanted to set up a Foundation to help others suffering with Mental Health and Wellbeing issues in our Community.
What do you do for a living?
Help support people into Apprenticeships in the Construction Sector.
What are your hobbies and interests?
Big football fan and enjoy all sports, especially local sport. I like to help Community initiatives and am proud to be Chairman of the Jac Lewis Foundation charity.
Jesse Lewis
From what date have you been involved with JLF?
From its inception.
What made you get involved with JLF?
I don’t wish any other family to go through what I’ve experienced. I wanted to make a difference.
What do you do for a living?
I’m the owner of a renewable energy provider business.
What are your hobbies and interests?
I enjoy watching football at all levels and spending time skiing when I can.
Simon Locke
From what date have you been involved with JLF?
From March 2024.
What made you get involved with JLF?
I witnessed the good work the foundation was doing within my local community and was delighted when asked to become a trustee.
What do you do for a living?
Retired company director.
What are your hobbies and interests?
Enjoy watching sport of all varieties and spending time outdoors. I have a particular passion for fly fishing and more recently golf.
Jeff Roach
From what date have you been involved with JLF?
I have been involved from the start.
What made you get involved with JLF?
When asked to be a Trustee I didn’t hesitate to get involved.
What do you do for a living?
Currently retired, but doing some volunteer work for the local authority with dementia patients. I am a former Police Officer and worked for WRU for 18 yrs as Director of Rugby for Scarlets Region.
What are your hobbies and interests?
I am President of Ammanford Cricket Club, having been an ex-player and Club Captain. I also play golf regularly.
Cerith Williams
From what date have you been involved with JLF?
Founding trustee and treasurer.
What made you get involved with JLF?
I knew Jac, he was in my friendship group.
What do you do for a living?
Set up my own accountancy practice in 2023 after being employed for 15 years.
What are your hobbies and interests?
I volunteer for Ammanford AFC and spend time with my 2 children Tommy and Ruby.