Scripps Networks Interactive
Rich Lacy's work experience includes various roles in the media and digital industry. Rich started their career in 2000 as an Online Creative Manager at The Commercial Appeal, where they oversaw production and creative strategy for their website. In 2004, they joined E.W. Scripps as the Director of Marketing. From 2007 to 2010, they served as Vice-President and Site Director for HGTV's FrontDoor.com and Emerging HGTV Online Brands. In 2010, they became the VP of Emerging Brands at Scripps Networks Interactive, where they directed product, content, and programming strategies for three national websites in the "Home" category. In 2017, they were promoted to Senior Vice President of Digital Brand Creative, and later joined Discovery Inc in 2018 as a Senior Vice President for Genius Kitchen & Digital Brand Creative.
Rich Lacy received their Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Advertising from the University of Florida, where they studied from 1993 to 1995. Prior to that, they attended The University of Memphis from 1988 to 1993, focusing on Journalism/Business without completing a specific degree.
Scripps Networks Interactive
Scripps Networks Interactive has become the leader in lifestyle media in the home, food and travel categories. Delivering content across a host of media platforms, our brands - HGTV, DIY Network, Food Network, Cooking Channel, Travel Channel, Great American Country, Asian Food Channel & TVN - connect with viewers to provide relevant ideas, information and solutions every day, everywhere. Our desire to influence and inspire extends beyond media to include strong community and business relationships. Through our corporate social responsibility and diversity and inclusion efforts, we are committed to making a positive difference with those we come into contact with every day.