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Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. Appoints Mohammed Lawal to Board of Directors
ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc., the parent holding company of Bridgewater Bank, today announced the appointment of
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[{"type":"text","content":" ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nBridgewater Bancshares, Inc., the parent holding company of Bridgewater Bank, today announced the appointment of Mohammed Lawal to its Board of Directors.\n\nMr. Lawal is the CEO and Principal Architect of Lawal Scott Erickson Architects, Inc., an entrepreneurial, Twin Cities-based architecture, interior design and planning firm. Lawal is the lead founder of LSE, having established the company in 2011 alongside industry veterans Quin Scott and Ron Erickson. Under Lawal’s leadership, LSE has provided architectural services for various local projects ranging from barbershops and local schools to U.S. Bank Stadium. LSE also specializes in multifamily housing and has helped bring many Twin Cities’ apartments to life through its architecture and design capabilities.\n\nMohammed joins Bridgewater as an accomplished business leader with over 30 years of experience in design, planning and programming. Beyond his professional highlights, Mohammed serves as a community leader in many capacities, including the LSE Architects Board, Friends of Hennepin County Library Board and MEDA Advisory board. He was also formerly on the KKE Architects board. Mohammed has received a wide range of accolades reflecting his talent and leadership, including the American Institute of Architects Young Architect Award and the esteemed Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal “40 under 40” award. He holds a bachelor's degree in architecture from the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.\n\n“Mohammed is a strong leader who will bring a unique perspective to our board,” says Jerry Baack, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “His broad experience – paired with strong network connections – will enhance the perspectives, experience and knowledge of our talented board. We look forward to benefiting from his insights.”\n\nAbout Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. \n\nBridgewater Bancshares, Inc. is a financial holding company headquartered in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. The Company has two wholly owned subsidiaries, Bridgewater Bank, a Minnesota-chartered commercial bank founded in November 2005, and Bridgewater Risk Management, Inc., a captive insurance company founded in December 2016. Bridgewater Bank has seven locations serving clients across the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan statistical area in Minnesota and offers a full arr...