Dawn Laidlaw

Dawn Laidlaw, SPHR / SHRM-SCP, serves as the Human Resource Officer and Corporate Secretary at Willis A. Smith Construction, Inc., where responsibilities include HRIS management, employee relations, recruiting, and direct support to the President/CEO. With over two decades of HR experience across various roles, including HR Director at W.G. Mills, Inc., and extensive administrative support to key executives such as Lem Sharp III, Dawn has developed strong expertise in legal HR matters, employee relations, and compliance with labor laws. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from Canisius University and a Paralegal Certification from the Philadelphia Institute for Paralegal Studies.