Norfolk, VA – September 3, 2025– Lawson is proud to announce the retirement of Susan Satira, Vice President of Lawson and President of Lawson Realty Corp, the company’s property management division. After an exceptional 35-year career marked by dedication, leadership, and transformative impact, Satira will retire at the end of September.
Satira began working with Lawson in 1990 as a Leasing Agent and quickly rose through the ranks. By 1993, she was a Property Manager, and in 1996, she became a Regional Property Manager, a role she held until 2001. That year, Susan’s forward-thinking approach led to the creation of Lawson’s compliance department, where she served as Director of Compliance. Her leadership and strategic vision earned her continued advancement, becoming Director of Property Management in 2007, and ultimately being named President of Lawson Realty Corp in 2015 and Vice President of Lawson in 2017.
“Sue’s contributions to Lawson over the past three and a half decades are immeasurable,” said Aaron Phipps, President and CEO of Lawson. “Her commitment to operational excellence, team development, and resident satisfaction set a standard for the organization. Her leadership will be deeply missed.”
Throughout her career, Satira has been a trusted mentor and respected leader who helped shape Lawson’s multifamily operations and culture. Her leadership played a critical role in the growth and success of Lawson’s property portfolio.
“It’s been an extraordinary privilege to be a part of Lawson’s evolution, and to work alongside such talented and committed people.”, said Satira. “I’m deeply proud of the work we’ve done together and the impact we’ve had on the communities we serve.”
In retirement, Satira plans to travel, spend time with family, explore advisory and mentoring opportunities in the industry, and volunteer with organizations she’s passionate about.
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.