Joined RVA757 Connects: 2021

John Lawson is executive chairman of W. M. Jordan Co., a privately held construction management and development firm founded in Newport News by his father, Bob Lawson, and Bill Jordan.

Born and raised in Newport News, Lawson began his career at W. M. Jordan in 1975 after graduating from Virginia Tech with a Bachelor of Science in geophysics.

Under his leadership, W. M. Jordan has grown with annual revenues in excess of $600 million providing services to diverse clientele across Virginia and the Carolinas.

As executive chairman, Lawson’s focus is on advancing corporate innovation and development opportunities throughout our region. Lawson is a champion for the community, supporting growth and involvement through numerous non-profit and civic organizations.

He currently serves as chairman of the CHKD Mental Health $75 Million Capital Campaign, chairman of the Board for ivWatch, and board member of TowneBank, CHKD, Christopher Newport University Board of Visitors, Myers-Lawson School of Construction at Virginia Tech, Hampton Roads Executive Roundtable, The Mariners’ Museum, and Peninsula Airport Commission.