Richard Lambert

Richard Lambert is a highly experienced professional specializing in stakeholder relations and external engagement across multiple sectors. Currently serving as Manager of Stakeholder Relations at The AES Corporation, Richard develops engagement plans for PJM communities and fosters collaborations with various local organizations. As Director of External Relations and Family Engagement at Scott's Funeral Home, Richard has improved customer service ratings and influenced policy through strong relationships with local and state officials. Previous roles include Director of Government Relations and Regional Director of External Affairs at ExteNet Systems, where Richard drove revenue growth and supported community broadband initiatives. Richard's early career includes positions as Senior Planner for Fairfax County Department of Planning and Zoning and Senior Market and Financial Analyst at AECOM. Richard holds a B.S. in Industrial/Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech, an MBA in Logistics, Operations, and Supply Chain Management from the University of Maryland, and a Master of Urban and Regional Planning in Economic Development from Virginia Commonwealth University.