John R. Lawson II

Aug 30, 2023

Living Legends 2023: JOHN R. LAWSON II

Raised in a construction family, Lawson fell in love with the business. His late father co-founded W.M. Jordan, which Lawson joined in 1975 after his graduation from Virginia Tech, where he earned a degree in geophysics. He’s paid back Virginia Tech by serving on its board of visitors and as rector, as well as funding […]

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John R. Lawson II

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