About

Embracing the power of ideas, right from the beginning.

In 1983, three University of Kansas design school graduates – Steve Smith, David Ohlemeyer and Paul Doerner – started Lawrence Group with the vision of becoming a design and construction “super firm.”

They named the firm Lawrence Group after Lawrence, Kansas, the home of their alma mater. They envisioned the firm becoming generational in its pursuit of realizing clients’ dreams. Today, the core principle of realizing dreams is a cornerstone of the firm and an inspiration for succeeding generations.

Driven by Core Values

Legendary

We strive to be legendary, from the service we provide to our impact on the community.

Innovation

We’re driven by ideas and creativity. We take calculated risks and embrace opportunities.

Growth

We seek sustainable growth for our clients, our organization and our employees.

Heart

We lead with heart. We celebrate, appreciate and care for each other.

Trust

We rely on trust to pursue excellence. We speak honestly, act transparently and honor our commitments.

Meet the firm’s leaders.

Susan Bruker

Principal

Todd Bundren

Principal

Laura Conrad

CFO

Tyra Duren

Director of Talent Development

Becky Egan

Principal

Riza Encarnacion

Associate Principal

Angie Eslinger

Associate Principal

Neal Fister

Principal

Greg Fix

Senior Director of Client Development

Mike Flynn

Education Leader

Sharon Henderson

Associate Principal

John Iffrig

Landscape Architecture Leader

Luma Jaffar

Managing Principal, Austin

Bob Korte

Associate Principal

Tom Lekometros

Principal, New York

Matt Lundgren

Associate Principal

Mike Marcinkiewicz

Healthcare Leader

Joe Meyer

Principal

Lisa Moehle

Senior Director of Client Development

Sara Moritz

Director of IT

Lisa Morrison

Associate Principal

Tim Rowbottom

COO

Ganesh Sathyan

Associate Principal

Mike Schnaare

President

Jim Shearer

Associate Principal

Steve Smith

CEO

Julie Steffens

Principal

Mary Sue Sutton

Associate Principal

Greg Trost

Associate Principal

Galen Vassar

Associate Principal

Lawrence Group uses the power of people with great ideas to bring our clients’ dreams to life.