A community-focused entrepreneur in Des Moines, Iowa, Walter “Walt” Lauridsen invests in real estate and small businesses in the local area. He is also on the board of Harvest Academy, which provides voluntary, therapeutic pathways for social rehabilitation and incarceration prevention. Walter Lauridsen helped launch this impactful organization, which offers live-in working opportunities and emphasizes high levels of achievement and accountability.
Walt Lauridsen’s professional experience includes a past role as chairman and owner of Boyer Valley Company (part of the Lauridsen Group, Inc.) He guided complex operations in various capacities, including as project manager, production scheduler, and advisor. He also has experience with the Lauridsen Group, Inc.’s Essential Protein Solutions Company, driving manufacturing capacity expansion in locations such as Poland.
Mr. Lauridsen enjoys woodworking and creating art installations in collaboration with internationally renowned artist Jordan Weber. He has served on the board of the nonprofit Mainframe Studios, which provides local artists with equitable access to affordable workplaces.