CEO & President, AKP Sports Foundation

Metro Region: North Bethesda, MD

Member Since: 2025

Mr. John Lee is the CEO of AKP Sports Foundation, the fastest-growing national Asian American nonprofit organization dedicated to sports and community service in the United States. Under his leadership, AKP Sports Foundation has significantly expanded its impact, becoming a cornerstone for sports and service within Asian American communities nationwide.

In addition to his role at AKP, Mr. Lee serves as one of the Board Members for the Korean Sports Association in the United States, where he plays a pivotal role in advancing the interests of Korean athletes and sports organizations across the country.

Mr. Lee’s professional background is rooted in over a decade of experience as a Government Lobbyist in Washington, DC, where he represented various Fortune 300 companies and directed major political campaigns. He currently leads The Salvation Army’s Government Lobbying team, continuing his commitment to public service and advocacy.

A successful entrepreneur, Mr. Lee has founded multiple startups and an international consulting company, showcasing his expertise in business and strategic development. His dedication to Asian American representation is further exemplified by his former leadership of KAPA, a Korean American Political Action Committee (PAC) advocating for Korean Americans in the United States.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Mr. Lee is deeply committed to ministry work, serving as a lay Pastor at McLean Bible Church in the Greater Washington, DC area.