HOUSTON, TX — Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) announces the appointment of Wayne Swafford, PE, SE, as the new Chief Development Officer for both LAN and LEO A DALY. In his newly created role, Swafford will focus on strategic growth initiatives that enhance profitability and strengthen LAN's position in the civil engineering industry.

Swafford will focus on expanding LAN's reach by onboarding new clients, introducing additional services, and exploring new geographies in support of LAN's strategic plans. His new responsibilities will also center on improving the organization's business and project management practices to boost production efficiency, deliver greater client value, and achieve stronger financial results.

With more than three decades of experience in civil engineering, Swafford joined LAN in 2017 as Executive Vice President and was responsible for the direction and operation of the LAN brand. Before joining LAN, Swafford served as Vice President of Facility Operations at the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, where he was responsible for planning, design, construction, and operation of facilities in five regions. Before that, he served AECOM Technology Corporation as Senior Vice President, overseeing the transportation infrastructure in the Midwest, Southeast, and Eastern United States.