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Mr. Swafford is the Chief Development Officer of LAN and its parent company, LEO A DALY. In this role, he is responsible for driving strategic growth initiatives that enhance profitability and strengthen LAN’s position in the civil engineering industry.

A civil engineer with more than 30 years of experience, Wayne focuses on expanding LAN’s reach by developing new client relationships, introducing additional services, and exploring new markets. His role also includes improving business and project management practices to enhance efficiency, deliver greater client value, and drive financial growth.

Wayne joined LAN in 2017 as executive vice president, overseeing the firm’s operations and strategic direction. Prior to LAN, he served as vice president of facility operations at Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, where he led the planning, design, construction, and operation of facilities across five regions. Before that, he was a senior vice president at AECOM Technology Corporation, responsible for transportation infrastructure projects across the Midwest, Southeast, and Eastern United States.

An advocate for the engineering profession, Wayne has held leadership roles with the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) in both Illinois and Texas, the Construction Management Association of America, and the American Society of Civil Engineers.