Tax Forms & Publications Committee

Ms. Lewis retired after 25 years of honorable service in the U.S. Air Force. Currently, she is a VITA Site Coordinator for Pikes Peak United Way. She facilitates a permanent site at the local Catholic Charities and has expanded her efforts into a mobile VITA site as well. The mobile VITA site is a new concept for Colorado Springs and is the only one in operation to date. Ms. Lewis leads over 20 volunteers during tax season to assist low-income taxpayers in filing their taxes. Ms. Lewis also facilitates training for all the VITA volunteers. She is always looking for different ways to expand the VITA program and recruit new members into the program. Ms. Lewis was the VITA Site Manager for Malmstrom AFB, MT, from 2000-2005. She recruited, trained, and managed over 50 volunteers, working very closely with the local IRS in Great Falls, MT. Ms. Lewis has held numerous leadership positions throughout her tenure in the Air Force.

Lucinda Weigel worked for the United States Congress for 28 years before becoming a CPA and joining a small tax practice in Alexandria, Virginia.  She eventually founded her own tax practice and remains passionate about helping the public understand and engage with their government.  She views herself as a “translator,” helping people understand their government while also helping government officials better serve the public.