FORT WORTH, TX – The Fort Worth Chamber (FWC), the leading voice of business in the nation's fastest-growing city, announces the appointment of two new leadership team executives. Legislative insider Delayne Hyatt has taken on the position of vice president – government affairs while longtime Fort Worth civic dynamo Stacey Pierce has assumed the role of vice president – investor relations.
FWC President and CEO Steve Montgomery emphasized the importance of these appointments as the Chamber sharpens its focus on leadership, advocacy and member engagement.
“We are thrilled to welcome Delayne and Stacey to the Chamber team,” Montgomery said. “Each brings extraordinary expertise, deep connections, and a passionate commitment to serving our members — and through our members, the entire Fort Worth community.”
Vice President – Government Affairs Delayne Hyatt will spearhead the Chamber’s advocacy efforts, championing public policy priorities for the Fort Worth business community. Hyatt comes to the FWC with years of experience from legislative director roles in Washington, D.C., where she worked with prominent Texas congressmen Nathaniel Moran and Kevin Brady. Brady, as the former chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, played a pivotal role in shaping U.S. tax policy, which provided Hyatt with valuable experience in business community strategy and engagement.
Originally from Tarrant County, Hyatt expressed her enthusiasm for returning to her roots with a mission of education and advocacy for FWC members.
“It’s an honor to be back in Fort Worth, advocating for the business community that makes this city thrive,” Hyatt said. “Businesses have pressing priorities, and tracking government action isn’t always at the top of the list. But it’s crucial for our members to have a voice early in the process to address policies that could negatively affect them — and to champion those that create positive change. I’m here to ensure FWC members are part of the conversation from the start.”
New Vice President – Investor Relations Stacey Pierce also places Chamber members — the “investors” in her title — at the center of her mission, leading initiatives that drive relationships, partnerships, and meaningful engagement.
Pierce brings more than two decades of community-building experience to the task, with executive positions at high-profile Fort Worth institutions such as Streams & Valleys, Downtown Fort Worth, Inc., the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, and the Fort Worth Zoo. During her tenure at Streams & Valleys, Pierce led the development and implementation of CONFLUENCE: The Trinity River Strategic Master Plan, a project that highlighted her ability to connect people and gather the resources to achieve transformative goals.
“I've been lucky to work for organizations that have contributed so much to Fort Worth,” Pierce said. “I've worked in arts and culture. I worked on the environment and conservation. I've worked on civic development and re-development. I've worked on the public and the private side. And in every one of those positions, service to the community has been my touchstone. At the Chamber, there is no better word for what we do than service — service on behalf of the membership, and service through the membership to the community.”
The arrival of these two service-oriented executives comes at the end of a transformative year for the FWC. Under Montgomery’s guidance, and with the successful launch of partner organization, the Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership, the FWC has rededicated its focus on the fundamentals of leadership, engagement, and advocacy for member businesses.
“Steve's vision really motivated me to come on board,” Hyatt said. “There’s so much opportunity for growth at the Chamber that will resonate with the members, and I feel so fortunate to be part of a team where my experience can be such a valuable asset.”
Pierce agreed, and added, “When I look back at my career, I realize how fortunate I’ve been to develop such a strong network of colleagues and friends; people who have taught me so much and been so generous with their time and their expertise. It was thrilling for me to be at the Chamber’s recent State of the City event and see all the FWC members that I already know, and just as many that I haven’t met — yet. In this position, I get to work on behalf of everyone who makes Fort Worth such a unique and wonderful place. What a dream job.”
Hyatt holds a bachelor of science in agricultural economics from Texas A&M University. Pierce holds master of business administration and bachelor of music education degrees from Texas Christian University and a graduate marketing certificate from Southern Methodist University.
An energetic advocate for the city she calls home, Pierce also holds an unbroken streak from 2021–2024 as one of Fort Worth, Inc. magazine’s 400 Most Influential People.
