Atwell is pleased to welcome Mike Bruen and Matt Lawrence to the team, with Bruen joining as a strategic advisor and Lawrence taking on a key leadership role in our Northern Virginia market. In their respective roles, they will work closely with our executive leadership team to expand our presence in the Mid-Atlantic region, strengthen client relationships, and support long-term strategic growth.
Mike Bruen brings more than 30 years of experience in the built environment and engineering services industry, along with deep expertise in leadership, business development, and operations. He will focus on driving strategic growth across the broader Mid-Atlantic region, leveraging his experience to identify new market opportunities and guide regional expansion efforts. Throughout his career, he has held senior executive roles focused on growth strategy, market expansion, and leading cross-disciplinary teams. He previously served as President and Chief Operating Officer at a national consulting and engineering firm, where he helped guide significant growth and organizational transformation.
Matt Lawrence brings over 25 years of experience in the built environment and engineering services industry and will lead Atwell’s Northern Virginia operations. He previously served as Associate Vice President and Principal Engineer at a leading design and consulting firm, where he directed teams to deliver large-scale, data center and community development projects throughout Northern Virginia. His work spans some of the region’s most demanding hyperscale and mixed-use developments, requiring deep expertise in entitlements, infrastructure design, and multi-stakeholder coordination. At Atwell, he will play a critical role in accelerating regional growth, strengthening key client partnerships, and advancing our position as a leader in delivering complex land development solutions.
