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Lawrence Group Hires Katlyn Garcia as Controller

This article was originally posted on Whitepapers and Case Studies: Zweig List.
Summary
Lawrence Group has rehired Katlyn Garcia as Controller in its St. Louis headquarters. Garcia previously spent nearly a decade in the firm’s accounting department before leaving in 2023; she later served as Controller at Rick’s Ace Hardware and held finance roles at Gateway Studios & Production Services and B&B Concrete Contractors. In her new role, she will lead accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, and financial management strategy. She holds a BS in Management (UMSL) and an MBA in Accounting (SNHU).

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Lawrence Group is pleased to announce the return of Katlyn Garcia as the firm’s new Controller.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Garcia rejoins Lawrence Group after previously serving in the firm’s accounting department for nearly a decade. She originally joined Lawrence Group in 2014 as an Accounting Services Coordinator and was promoted to Accounting Services Manager in 2023 before departing later that year to pursue new leadership opportunities in accounting and finance.

Most recently, Garcia served as Controller for Rick’s Ace Hardware in Manchester, Missouri. Her professional background also includes roles as Accounting Manager at Gateway Studios & Production Services and B&B Concrete Contractors, both based in the St. Louis region.

In her role as Controller, Garcia will support Lawrence Group’s accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance efforts, and overall financial management strategy, helping drive the firm’s continued growth and long-term success.

“I’m excited to rejoin Lawrence Group’s team of talented and collaborative professionals,” said Garcia. “I look forward to contributing to the firm’s strong momentum and steady growth.”

Garcia holds a Bachelor of Science in Management from the University of Missouri–St. Louis and a Master of Business Administration in Accounting from Southern New Hampshire University. 


About Lawrence Group 

Founded in 1983, Lawrence Group is an integrated planning and design firm headquartered in St. Louis, MO with professional staff in Texas, Florida and New York. Using the power of people with great ideas to bring their clients’ dreams to life, Lawrence Group specializes in architecture, interior design, master planning, landscape architecture and furniture procurement. Lawrence Groups’ talented team of professionals work nationally and locally in healthcare, education, retail, hospitality, housing, senior living and workplace with the common goal of providing legendary customer service.

To learn more about this powerful alignment of experience and expertise, visit www.thelawrencegroup.com or contact Director of Marketing Cindy Hausler, CPSM at cindy.hausler@thelawrencegroup.com.

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