Lawson announces promotion of Killian, Flowers & Davis

Within its Risk Management and Development groups

Norfolk, VA — Lawson has promoted three team members within its Risk Management and Development groups, reflecting the company’s continued investment in internal talent and leadership development.

Melissa Killian has been promoted to senior risk and insurance manager. Killian joined Lawson in March 2022 as Risk and Insurance Manager and is responsible for oversight of safety compliance and risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, insurance management, and claims management. In her expanded role, she continues to lead enterprise-wide risk and insurance initiatives that support Lawson’s development, construction, and property management operations. Killian brings deep expertise in risk mitigation and insurance management and is a graduate of SUNY Brockport.

Morgan Flowers has been promoted to senior development project manager. Flowers joined Lawson in April 2020 as development coordinator. She plays a key role in the execution of the company’s development projects, including purchase coordination, management of architectural and engineering design, permitting oversight, ownership representation, close-out oversight, and development project schedules. Flowers was recognized with the CoVa Biz NextGen award in 2023 and was named to the National Apartment Association’s “20 in Their Twenties” class of 2022. Flowers holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia.

Nate Davis has been promoted from development analyst to development associate. Davis joined Lawson in January 2024 and supports the firm’s development and investment activities through ad hoc research and analysis, financial feasibility and due diligence, LIHTC and subsidy management, and investment support. Davis brings specialized expertise in LIHTC underwriting and recently played a key role in securing $1.87 million in Low Income Housing Tax Credits and $4 million in ASNH funds for Lawson’s Williamson Reserve development in Roanoke. Davis holds a bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech and is a Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP) candidate.

“These promotions reflect Lawson’s commitment to developing talent from within and building strong, experienced teams to support our continued growth,” said Austin Pittman, Lawson VP and director of development. “Melissa, Morgan, and Nate each bring expertise and leadership that strengthen our organization and the communities we serve.”