Lawrence Group is proud to recognize Chief Financial Officer Laura Conrad as the recipient of the 2026 Financial Leadership Award in the Large Firm category. Known as the “Finnies,” the Financial Leadership Awards recognize outstanding finance professionals whose strategic leadership, financial stewardship and measurable impact help shape the success of architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) firms.
Lawrence Group CFO Laura Conrad celebrates her 2026 Financial Leadership Award at the ElevateAEC Awards Gala.
Presented by Stambaugh Ness in partnership with Zweig Group, the award celebrates financial leaders who go beyond managing the numbers to help their organizations navigate growth, investment, risk and change.
Throughout her 40-year career with Lawrence Group, Laura has played an integral role in the firm’s evolution and long-term success. Since becoming CFO in 2002, she has helped guide Lawrence Group through geographic expansion, acquisitions, leadership transitions, economic challenges and the diversification of the organization’s services. Her thoughtful financial stewardship and entrepreneurial perspective have helped Lawrence Group continue to grow while remaining independently owned.
Laura’s leadership reflects the important role strong financial strategy plays in building a resilient and forward-thinking AEC firm. Her influence continues to support Lawrence Group’s people, clients and long-term vision.
Congratulations to Laura on this well-deserved recognition and her continued impact on Lawrence Group and the AEC industry.