Partnership Lake Houston CEO set to resign June 5

Lance LaCour, CEO and president of economic development for Partnership Lake Houston, announced his resignation May 5.

LaCour first joined Partnership Lake Houston, which functions as a chamber of commerce and economic development entity in the Lake Houston area, as its president of economic development in November before being appointed CEO in January.

According to Partnership Lake Houston Board Chair Erica Johnson, LaCour is taking an opportunity with the city of Granbury to launch and run its newly formed economic development department.

“According to Lance, this was an opportunity that has transpired very quickly and is not a reflection of his time at the partnership,” Johnson said in a May 6 email, noting LaCour’s daughter lives near Granbury. “This is an opportunity that aligns his professional life and personal life. I know we all feel that family is so important, so we wish him all the best in his future endeavors.”

LaCour’s last day with Partnership Lake Houston will be June 5, Johnson said.

Moving forward, Johnson said LaCour will work with Partnership Lake Houston staff to ensure the organization runs smoothly as it works to fill the vacancy.

“As a board, we are in communication about the next steps needed to hire an economic development professional to support the exciting work that is occurring within our community on the economic development front,” Johnson said.