Industry Board

John Lawson, one of the two founding members of the Myers-Lawson School of Construction has been recognized for ENR MidAtlantic Legacy Award. This is the first award of its kind and recognizes John Lawson for his over forty years of dedication to the construction industry. Lawson has helped grow the W.M. Jordan Company over the past thirty years as their now President and CEO. Read more about John Lawson wins ENR MidAtlantic Legacy Award

On Dec. 6, 2013, the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors appointed Timothy D. Sands as Virginia Tech’s 16th president, effective June 1, 2014. Sands will succeed Charles Steger, who steps down when Sands assumes office.Sands, 55, currently serves as executive vice president for academic affairs and provost at Purdue University. Read more about Bill Fairchild Meets the New Virginia Tech President