NORFOLK, VA – March 22, 2023 – Lawson is proud to share that Lawson Development Acquisition Associate, Will Sexauer has been selected for the NAA (National Apartment Association) 20 in their Twenties Class of 2023.
Will Sexauer, 25, started his career at Lawson in July 2019 as a Development Analyst. He was promoted to Acquisitions Associate in July 2021. “In my role at Lawson I’m able to leverage my education in finance with an entrepreneurial mindset to procure new investment opportunities for the company.”, said Sexauer. “I’m grateful to be a part of an organization that values hard work and provides growth opportunities.” Will holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Commerce with concentrations in Finance, Business Management, & Real Estate, with a Minor in Social Entrepreneurship from the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia.
To be eligible, applicants must be a member of NAA, employed full-time in the rental housing industry and demonstrate the making of a meaningful impact at the workplace. An NAA task force, comprised of Next Gen Committee volunteers, selects awardees based on the quality of the overall written application, innovative ideas, demonstration of leadership, letter to self, career goals and letters of reference.
“We’re incredibly proud of Will.”, said Kris Knepper, Lawson Vice President and Director of Development and Acquisitions. “We’re thrilled to see him recognized for his accomplishments and are thankful for the opportunity to help young professionals like Will grow with the company.”
Lawson Development Coordinator, Morgan Flowers and Property Accountant, Joe Wisenall were previously selected for NAA’s 20 in their Twenties Class of 2022.
ABOUT LAWSON
At Lawson, we understand that what we do – and how we do it – affects the everyday lives of people we care about. For more than 50 years we’ve focused 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 in development. Our business model provides vertical integration of development, construction, property management and asset management, 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 since 1972. For more information, please visit www.lawsoncompanies.com.
ABOUT NAA
The National Apartment Association (NAA) serves as the leading voice and preeminent resource through advocacy, education, and collaboration on behalf of the rental housing industry. As a federation of 149 state and local affiliates, NAA encompasses over 93,000 members representing more than 10.5 million apartment homes globally. NAA believes that rental housing is a valuable partner in every community that emphasizes integrity, accountability, collaboration, community responsibility, inclusivity and innovation. To learn more, visit www.naahq.org.