Lawson is proud to announce that Chairman Steve Lawson and President and CEO Carl Hardee have again been named to the Virginia Business Power 500 list. The Power 500 list recognizes the most influential leaders in Virginia across multiple industries, underscoring Lawson’s commitment to community development and growth throughout the state.

“This recognition is truly a reflection of the incredible people at Lawson.”, said Carl Hardee, President and CEO. “Our success is a direct result of our team’s commitment to building safe, affordable, quality housing for the communities in which we live and work, which directly aligns with our mission to positively impact people.”

Lawson manages nearly 5,000 apartment units in Virginia including Market Heights; an award-winning 164-unit affordable housing development completed last year in Norfolk’s St. Paul’s District. Continued growth includes 342 new affordable units currently leasing up in Prince William County and 115 new affordable units leasing up in Lynchburg. The company also has over 1,000 affordable housing units in development or under construction in Richmond, Roanoke, and Woodbridge.

"It’s an honor to be included among such a distinguished group of leaders," said Steve Lawson, Chairman. "Our focus at Lawson has always been to build quality communities that provide lasting value, and this recognition is a reflection of the dedication and expertise of our entire team."