Jim Springfield of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas takes over as 2025 DRC Board Chair

Darcy Anderson of Hillwood is 2025 Vice Chair and will be 2026 Board Chair

Jim Springfield, President of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX), officially began his role as Chair of the Dallas Regional Chamber’s (DRC) Board of Directors at the DRC’s 2025 Annual Meeting Thursday, Jan. 16.

2025 DRC Board Chair Jim Springfield

In his one-year term as Chair, Springfield will preside over the DRC’s efforts to improve the quality of life for all people in the Dallas Region through work in Prosperity & Economic Development; Education, Talent & Workforce; Public Policy; and Diversity, Inclusion & Community Engagement.  

“I’m thrilled to be a part of the strong work the chamber is doing to drive economic growth and foster collaboration between the North Texas business community, educational institutions, and workforce development organizations,” Springfield said. “Creating a strong economy and wonderful quality of life for this region is a vision we share, and I can’t wait to witness the growth firsthand.”  

Springfield leads the overall strategic direction of BCBSTX as well as the growth strategy for Individual and Family Markets. Springfield is a graduate of Baylor University and University of Houston-Clear Lake.  

“When Jim arrived in Dallas nearly four years ago, he immediately immersed himself in the work of the DRC,” said DRC President & CEO Dale Petroskey. “He’s a great leader and a great partner, and we couldn’t be more thrilled he’s agreed to serve as our 2025 Board Chair. As a proven leader of a company that focuses on improving community health and wellness, Jim is the ideal person to lead our Chamber this year.”  

Springfield succeeds 2024 Board Chair Cynt Marshall, former CEO of the Dallas Mavericks. Marshall will continue to serve on the DRC’s Board of Directors as Immediate Past Chair. She is now President & CEO of the consulting firm Marshalling Resources. 

2025 DRC Vice Chair of the Board Darcy Anderson

The DRC Board has selected Darcy Anderson, Vice Chairman of Hillwood, as the 2025 Vice Chair of the DRC Board—a position previously referred to as Chair-Elect. Anderson will assume the role of Chair in 2026.  

“I am honored to assume the role of Vice Chair for the Dallas Regional Chamber and to work alongside Jim Springfield and the remarkable leaders of this organization,” said Anderson. “The DRC plays a critical role in shaping the future of our region, and I am committed to supporting its mission to create opportunities, foster innovation, and advance our shared prosperity.” 

As is the DRC’s custom, Springfield, as Chair, and Anderson, as Vice Chair, will co-chair the DRC’s Diversity, Inclusion & Community Engagement Council in 2025. This tradition was established in 2020 to ensure the DRC Board and staff maintain an unwavering focus on narrowing opportunity gaps in the region. 

“Darcy and the team at Hillwood are great champions of the work of the DRC and of our entire region. They are always looking to the future and building strategies to capitalize on our collective potential,” said Petroskey. “His sound judgment and commitment to making tomorrow even better than today will make him an excellent Vice Chair and partner to Jim and the DRC in 2025, and we look forward to his leadership in 2026.” 

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