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Michael Lawton
Director/Board Member at
LA-Z-BOY INCORPORATED
Net worth: 2 M $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
Michael T.
Lawton currently works at La-Z-Boy, Inc., as Lead Independent Director from 2024.
Mr. Lawton also formerly worked at Universal Corp., as Independent Director from 2016 to 2025, Gerber Products Co., Inc., as Chief Operating Officer & Senior Vice President from 1986 to 1999, Domino's Pizza, Inc., as Chief Financial Officer & EVP-Supply Chain Service from 2014 to 2015, and Ernst & Whinney, as Audit Manager.
Mr. Lawton received his undergraduate degree from Michigan State University and Masters Business Admin degree from Grand Valley State University (Michigan).
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
UNIVERSAL CORP 0.08% | 2025-06-04 | 20,092 ( 0.08% ) | 1 M $ | 2026-05-30 |
| 2025-08-27 | 15,497 ( 0.04% ) | 582 377 $ | 2026-05-30 |
Michael Lawton active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| LA-Z-BOY INCORPORATED | Director/Board Member | 2024-12-10 |
Former positions of Michael Lawton
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSAL CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2025-08-04 |
| DOMINO'S PIZZA INC. | Director of Finance/CFO | 2015-05-31 |
Gerber Products Co., Inc.
 Gerber Products Co., Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and supplies baby foods and infant care items | Chief Operating Officer | 1998-12-31 |
Ernst & Whinney
 Ernst & Whinney Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides accounting and related services | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
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56
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7
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 7 |
|---|---|
Gerber Products Co., Inc.
Gerber Products Co., Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and supplies baby foods and infant care items | Consumer Non-Durables |
La-Z-Boy, Inc.
 La-Z-Boy, Inc. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Engages in the production, manufacturing and distribution of residential furniture | Consumer Durables |
Universal Corp.
 Universal Corp. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Wholesales burley leaf tobacco products | Distribution Services |
Domino's Pizza, Inc.
 Domino's Pizza, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates specialty restaurants | Consumer Services |
Michigan State University
 Michigan State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Grand Valley State University (Michigan)
 Grand Valley State University (Michigan) Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Ernst & Whinney
Ernst & Whinney Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides accounting and related services | Commercial Services |
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