RALEIGH, N.C. – Lewey Landscaping & LawnCare, a Triangle-based, full-service landscaping and lawn care company, has announced that co-owner Kim Lewey has been named president-elect of the 2012-2013 board of directors for the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Greater Raleigh chapter.

Lewey has served on the local board of directors for four of the last five years in various positions including director of corporate relations and director of community relations. In her new role, she will be responsible for leading organizational and various community outreach initiatives.

“I am honored to be named NAWBO president-elect for the 2012-2013 year,” said Lewey. “This is a wonderful organization that does amazing things for women in the Triangle community. I am excited to be able to lead and assist fellow business owners from around the area.”

NAWBO Greater Raleigh equips Triangle area women entrepreneurs with the support, resources and opportunities necessary to grow their businesses and sphere of influence as community thought leaders. http://www.nawbo-raleigh.org/.