Dale Petroskey serves as the CEO of Cenergistic, the world’s largest private energy conservation company headquartered in Dallas, Texas. In the 40 years since it was founded in 1986 by Chairman Dr. William S. Spears, Cenergistic has saved organizations more than $7.3 billion. The company has worked with school districts, universities, hospital systems, owners of commercial and industrial buildings, and museums in all 50 states. 

Prior to starting this role on February 1, 2026, Mr. Petroskey led the Dallas Regional Chamber (DRC) for 12 years. Under his leadership, the DRC was named the #1 Chamber in the United States of 1,600 chambers. During his 12-year tenure, more than 300 companies moved their headquarters to the Dallas Region; Dallas ISD became the most improved urban school district in America; the DRC built a strong relationship of trust with public officials at the local, state, and federal levels; and the DRC focused much attention on the under-championed populations of the Dallas Region to give all people a chance at a good education, a good job, and a good life. 

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. 

Mr. Petroskey is a member of numerous Boards, including The Alfalfa Club of Washington D.C.; KERA, the Dallas-Ft. Worth public radio and TV station; the Dallas Mavericks Advisory Council; and the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation. In 2025, he was inducted into the Dallas Business Hall of Fame. 

Mr. Petroskey and his wife, Ann, both graduates of Michigan State University, have three married children and four adorable grandchildren.