Lawrence Closs

Lawrence Closs is an experienced entrepreneur and business leader based in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is currently a Partner and Founder at LUVEM, a company he established recently.1

Career Highlights

Entrepreneurial Ventures::

• Founder and Strategic Advisor of MaxHome, LLC (February 2009 - Present)1
• Founder and Partner of Love Your Bath (September 2020 - Present)1
• Founder and CEO of NewBath (2003 - 2014)1
• Founder and CEO of Dynamic Marketing (1996 - 2009)1

Leadership Roles::

• CEO of Renewal by Andersen of South Louisiana (2017 - October 2021)1

Business Achievements

Lawrence has a track record of building successful companies in the home improvement industry:

• Under his leadership, MaxHome grew from 50 to 130 employees over a five-year period and increased sales by nearly 400%.2
• MaxHome's annual revenue reached $40 million with 170 employees across offices in New Orleans and Houston.2
• His companies have received national recognition for rapid growth and creating positive work cultures.2

Education and Professional Development

• Bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature from Tulane University (1987 - 1991)1
• Completed the OPM-Owners President Management Program at Harvard Business School Executive Education (2016 - 2018)1
• Holds certifications from the International Coaching Federation and the Doerr Institute for New Leaders at Rice University1

Approach to Business

Lawrence Closs is known for:

• Implementing strategic planning tools like the One-Page Strategic Plan and Scaling Up methodologies2
• Utilizing growth management software to improve accountability and focus on key priorities2
• Fostering a culture of cross-departmental communication and problem-solving2

Lawrence Closs has been recognized with several honors, including being an 8-time winner of the Inc. 5000 award for fastest-growing companies and receiving the Vistage Lifetime Achievement Award.1