Michael Witwer
Michael Witwer is a legally blind tax professional currently working as the Vice President, Tax of Oshkosh Corporation in Oshkosh, WI. He has 30+ years of global business tax experience in the tax departments of large publicly traded multinational corporations, including Marriot International, Gannett, and Oshkosh. Michael holds a B.S. in Accounting and Finance from The Florida State University, an M.S. in Taxation from George Mason University, and a J.D. from The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law. He is a licensed CPA and attorney in the State of Maryland.


A Message from Foundation Board Member & Luncheon Chair Barbara Ross
Spring greetings to you! It was a great pleasure to chair this year’s Redefining Vision Luncheon. A huge vote of thanks goes to each of you who attended and supported Seattle Lighthouse for the [...]

Message from the President and CEO Kirk Adams
Our community makes The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.’s work possible with volunteer efforts, financial gifts, and customer relationships. Together, we create employment for individuals who are blind, Deaf-Blind and blind with other disabilities. [...]

Brett Lewis: Judo Gold Medalist and Sensei
Developed in Japan in 1882, Judo is a mutually beneficial sport for everyone involved, including blind and visually impaired athletes. Meaning “the gentle way” Judo requires a lot of self-discipline, structure, and strategy. Brett Lewis, [...]

