Lawrence P. Howorth Director of the Mayor's Office of International Business, REDP; and Vice President, International Business Development, Richardson Chamber of Commerce Report Lawrence focuses on bringing Foreign Direct Investment and new businesses into the City of Richardson, TX and supporting Richardson-based companies in their efforts to grow existing international business and enter new international markets. Lawrence's background includes over 40 years of multinational business experience in multiple industries, holding senior executive-level positions and fractional executive management positions through HOWORTH International LLC. He has co-founded two multinational start-up companies and has developed and managed businesses in more than 25 countries. Lawrence has been appointed by the Secretary of Commerce as a Member of the District Export Council of North Texas (Chair Emeritus). He is currently active in several organizations including the International Business & Trade Advisory Committee, Richland College, Business Management Advisory Committee, Collin College and is an Adjunct Professor, International School of Business, Richland Campus, DCCCD Back To Staff Profiles