Lacie Chambers: Development Corp of Richmond

Lacie Chambers serves as Executive Director of the Development Corporation of Richmond (DCR), where she leads the City’s efforts to foster economic growth, attract investment, and strengthen Richmond’s role as a collaborative community partner. She brings more than 30 years of experience spanning business development, project management, fundraising, healthcare innovation, and political strategy.
A graduate of Texas A&M University, Chambers has built a career defined by strategic vision and relationship-driven leadership. In 2022, she returned to project-centered consulting and founded Impact Opportunities, partnering with public entities, businesses, and nonprofit organizations to design and execute comprehensive strategies for growth and community impact. Her work emphasized project management, fundraising, marketing, and stakeholder engagement—aligning established and emerging relationships to deliver measurable outcomes.
Her professional journey includes co-founding and managing multiple healthcare and biotechnology ventures, including Meridian Health Institute, the Texas Center for Regenerative Medicine, and Meridian Diagnostics (Dx). For nearly two decades, she served as Managing Partner and Chief Operating Officer, overseeing operations, budgets, and growth strategies while advancing innovative technologies such as stem cell therapy and salivary diagnostics.
Drawing on her background in public policy and fundraising, Chambers brings a beneficial perspective to economic development—bridging government, business, and community priorities. She spent 16 years in Washington, D.C., raising millions of dollars for political and nonprofit organizations while working closely with corporate leaders, major donors, and policymakers. Her previous roles include Finance Director for the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC), Deputy Chief of Staff to U.S. Senator Paul Coverdell (R-GA), District Director for U.S. Congresswoman Kay Granger (R-TX) as well as senior positions with the Republican National Committee (RNC) and National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC).
Ms. Chambers is widely respected for her commitment to excellence and integrity while forging trusted partnerships and delivering positive outcomes for the organizations and communities she serves.