Hal Lawrence grew up in Muncie, Indiana. Hal went to college at Vanderbilt and returned to Indiana to attend medical school at Indiana University, followed by his OBGYN Residency at the University of North Carolina. Hal practiced in Asheville, NC for almost 30 years where he helped create an OBGYN Residency program in Western North Carolina that produced more than 125 OBGYN's and where he served as the Director for 15 years.

Hal moved to Washington, DC in 2007 to work at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists as the Vice President of Practice Activities followed by his appointment as Executive Vice President/CEO in 2011. Hal retired at the end of 2018 after 40 years of clinical activity.

Hal and his wife Betsy, made their summer cottage in Burt Lake their full-time home in retirement. Together, they share seven grandchildren. The water toys keep the grandkids busy, the gardens keep Betsy busy and the fish keep Hal busy. Betsy and Hal feel blessed to be living in Northern Michigan and have felt welcomed as they have become involved in organizations and places that they are passionate about.

Learning about art and appreciating it started back in college. Whether the paintings of Dutch Masters and Impressionists or more modern artists and photographers, art challenges one to not only see but interpret. The expression of culture through art is an important part of a society’s fabric. Betsy and I especially enjoy appreciating and supporting many local artists. I still find artistic beauty and creative energy in classic automobile design.