Secretary of the Democratic National Committee Lawrence Wood "Chip" Robert Jr. (1889–1976) was a 1908 graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology and founder of noted Atlanta engineering and architectural firm, Robert and Company.

He served as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury in the early years of the New Deal.

He was then appointed secretary of the Democratic National Committee in 1936, and was the executive officer of the Conference of Southeastern Governors in November 1937.

[11][12] Robert was the first-ever recipient of Georgia Tech's Alumni Distinguished Service Award in 1934.

[15] His daughter, Louisa Robert, was a member of the 1932 United States Olympic team.