- Annette Gavrish retires after 11 years as Controller for Lawson.
- Gavrish helped guide the company’s accounting operations during a period of significant growth and expansion.
- Assistant Controller Katherine Bradshaw, CPA, has assumed the role of Controller.
- Lawson leadership recognizes Gavrish’s lasting impact on the organization and accounting team.
Norfolk, VA – June 5, 2026 – Lawson announces the retirement of Annette Gavrish, who has served as the company’s Controller for 11 years. Her retirement marks the culmination of a distinguished career dedicated to financial stewardship, operational excellence, and service to the organization.
Since joining Lawson in 2014, Gavrish has played a vital role in overseeing the company’s accounting and financial reporting functions, supporting the continued growth of Lawson’s development, construction, and property management operations. Throughout her tenure, she became known not only for her technical expertise but also for her commitment to mentoring team members and fostering a collaborative culture within the accounting department.
“Annette’s contributions to Lawson have been immeasurable,” said Aaron Phipps, Lawson President and CEO. “She has provided exceptional leadership, integrity, and financial expertise that have helped position our company for long-term success. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Annette has been a trusted colleague, mentor, and friend to many across our organization. We are deeply grateful for her service and wish her every happiness in retirement.”
Reflecting on her retirement, Gavrish expressed gratitude for her time with the company, and confidence in her team to carry the company into the future.
“I am incredibly thankful for the opportunity to have spent the past 11 years with Lawson,” said Gavrish. “Working alongside such talented and dedicated colleagues has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career. I leave knowing that Lawson is in capable hands and well-positioned for continued success.”
As part of a planned leadership transition, Katherine Bradshaw, CPA, has assumed the role of Controller. Bradshaw joined Lawson in September 2023 as Assistant Controller and has extensive experience in financial reporting, accounting operations, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance.
“Annette built a strong foundation and cultivated an exceptional accounting team,” Phipps added. “We are thankful for her many contributions and are confident that Katherine will continue that legacy as Controller.”
About Lawson:
At Lawson, we understand that what we do – and how we do it – affects the everyday lives of people we care about. We focus on positively impacting people, from team members and residents to investors and business partners. We manage and own approximately 5,000 apartment units and continue to grow with nearly 1,200 units under construction or in development. Our business model provides vertical integration of development, construction, property management and asset management services, which enables our team of experts to add value at every stage for our partners. When you act with integrity, focus on quality and work to find creative solutions, great things are possible. It’s how we’ve done business at Lawson for more than 50 years. For more information, please visit www.lawsoncompanies.com.