The Life and Legacy of L.D. Lawson

In recognition of his contribution and service to the heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) industry, his customers, and community, L.D. Lawson has been posthumously selected as a member of the Carrier Hall of Fame. The award celebrates Lawson’s dedication as one of the top Carrier dealers in the nation, as well as recognizes the expertise of the entire team at Lawson Air Conditioning & Plumbing, Inc. Carrier, a world leader in high-technology heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration solutions, is a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX)

Lawson began his business in 1946 at the age of 26, after returning from service to his country as a U.S. Marine in World War II. In 1948, then named Lawson Heating & Air Conditioning became a Carrier dealer and today, 70 years later, is recognized as Georgia’s oldest single-line dealer. In 1956, Lawson earned his conditioned air license from the state of Georgia, and later that year he was awarded his first Carrier Weathermaker Hall of Fame award. In 1958, Lawson Air Conditioning moved to its Dorsey Street location where it continues to do business today.

In 1983, Lawson’s son-in-law, Vince Davis, began working at Lawson Air Conditioning. Two years later, his daughter, Debbie Lawson Davis, started with the company in 1985. Their son, Travis, joined the family business in 2012 as a third generation member.

Lawson Air Conditioning & Plumbing, Inc. earned the Carrier Distinguished Dealer Award in 1994 and 1996. In 2009, the business became a Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer and earned the Carrier President’s Award in 2016, 2017, and 2018. Lawson Air Conditioning & Plumbing has also earned many awards and recognition for its community involvement, including the 2005 Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce Family Business of the Year.