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Irving, TX

Derrick Lawson

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Executive summary

Stabilizes execution, role clarity, and day-to-day accountability when growth is outrunning the machine underneath it. Best for teams that need a stronger operating machine across people and systems.

Known for installed a weekly operating cadence that cut cross-team escalations by 34% in one quarter.

Core capabilities

  • Operating cadence
  • Workflow design
  • Capacity planning
  • Manager scorecards
  • Operations
  • Technology

Education and credentials

Education

  • B.S. in Operations or Engineering
  • Operational leadership coursework

Credentials

  • Operating cadence
  • Workflow design
  • Capacity planning
  • Manager scorecards

Experience

Fractional COO

Lawson Advisory

2022-Present

Irving, TX

  • Installed a weekly operating cadence that cut cross-team escalations by 34% in one quarter.
  • Advises Managed Services and Healthcare Services teams on operations and technology mandates.
  • Supports companies that need COO and Integrator coverage without a full-time executive.

Chief Operating Officer

Lawson Group

2017-2022

Irving, TX

  • Stabilizes execution, role clarity, and day-to-day accountability when growth is outrunning the machine underneath it.
  • Built clearer leadership cadence around operations and technology.
  • Improved visibility for managed services operators under growth pressure.

VP Operations

Lawson Partners

2012-2017

Irving, TX

  • Created more useful executive reporting for healthcare services leadership teams.
  • Strengthened accountability across execution clarity and cross-functional accountability.
  • Delivered steadier execution during execution reset.