Dale Petroskey, 2025 Dallas Business Hall of Fame

Dale Petroskey

President & CEODallas Regional Chamber


Dale Petroskey is President and CEO of the Dallas Regional Chamber (DRC), which was named National Chamber of the Year in July 2022.

The DRC is one of the largest and most established business organizations in the United States, representing more than 700 member companies. It works to strengthen the economy of the Dallas region by attracting companies and talented workers; improving the talent pipeline through education and skills training; advocating for pro-business, pro-growth policies; and closing opportunity gaps that exist in the region.

Dale has led the DRC since April 2014. His career also includes service as Assistant White House Press Secretary to President Ronald Reagan; Senior Vice President for Mission Programs at National Geographic; and President of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York.

Dale is a member of numerous boards, including The Alfalfa Club of Washington D.C.; SMU’s Lyle School of Engineering; EducateDallas; KERA, the Dallas-Ft. Worth public radio and TV station; the Dallas Mavericks Advisory Council; and the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation.

Dale and his wife, Ann, both graduates of Michigan State University, have three grown children and three adorable grandchildren.