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Executive moves, new appointments, and honors across Dallas-Fort Worth.
Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia ,speaking at an event in February 2024 for the planned new law enforcement training center at UNT Dallas [Photo: UNT Dallas]
Fort Worth Names Former Dallas PD Leader as Its New Police Chief
by David Seeley | Aug 21, 2025
Eddie Garcia served as Dallas' police chief for three and a half years before leaving last October to become assistant city manager for public safety in Austin.
by Lance Murray |
Aug 21, 2025
Brian Ferriso, who has led Portland Art Museum, known as PAM, for nearly two decades, will take the helm at the DMA on Dec. 1 as it enters a major transformation phase.
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 21, 2025
Schneider will remain involved as honorary vice chair as the board launches a national search for her successor.
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 21, 2025
David Cantu joins Dallas-based Craftable to lead its next phase of growth. Craftable co-founder Samuel Zats will shift roles to focus on AI, product innovation, and long-term strategy as the company prepares a brand refresh.
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Colossal Co-Founder and CEO Ben Lamm (left) with Colossal Chief Biology Officer, Andrew Pask Ph.D. [Photo: Colossal]
Colossal Biosciences Names Australian De‑Extinction Scientist as Its Chief Biology Officer
by Lance Murray | Aug 20, 2025
Andrew Pask is known for his expertise in de-extinction science, developmental genetics, and conservation technologies. He leads the Thylacine Integrated Genomic Restoration Research Lab (TIGGR) at the University of Melbourne in Australia.
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 20, 2025
Tim MacCarrick brings more than 25 years of financial and operational leadership across high-growth software and technology organizations, including both public companies and private equity-backed firms.
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 20, 2025
Jessica Rogers will lead Fort Worth’s economic development strategy, focusing on business recruitment and retention, workforce development, small business development, and creating a vibrant and diverse economy,
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 19, 2025
"This investment marks a pivotal moment in our mission to redefine how enterprises harness data and AI," Polestar CEO Chetan Alsisaria said, while welcoming Michel Combes, acting CEO at Brightspeed, as Polestar's new board chair.
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Left: UNT Health Fort Worth President Dr. Kirk Calhoun; Right: UNT Dallas President Dr. Warren von Eschenbach [Photos: UNT]
Presidential Appointments Finalized at UNT Health Fort Worth and UNT Dallas
by Lance Murray | Aug 14, 2025
Dr. Kirk Calhoun was named president of UNT Health Fort Worth and Dr. Warren von Eschenbach was named president of UNT Dallas. Both were chosen as sole finalists for their respective positions on June 27.
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 13, 2025
Chandra Dhandapani's career spans nearly 30 years, currently as CEO of Magnit Global and previously as CEO of Global Workplace Solutions at CBRE and chief information officer at CapitalOne's financial services division.
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 13, 2025
Jacob Feinstein will oversee Ziosk's engineering organization and play a key role in scaling the company's technology platform while advancing its mission to enhance the guest experience in hospitality.
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 12, 2025
Robertson will lead expansion at the growing Richland Hills surveying firm while continuing to run his consulting firm, in a dual-role arrangement forged through Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber connections.
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Kimberly-Clark has appointed John Carmichael as President, North America [Photo: Kimberly-Clark]
Kimberly-Clark Names Former Nestlé Canada CEO as President, North America
by Lance Murray | Aug 7, 2025
John Carmichael will lead the company's personal care, family care, and professional businesses across the United States and Canada.
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 7, 2025
The Dallas investment manager, known for its $11 billion in multifamily deals, is building a new industrial vertical under CEO Scott Everett with industry veterans Chris Roach as president and Parker McCormack as CIO. The 50-person team will manage 11 million square feet as e-commerce growth drives demand for warehouse space closer to consumers.
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 7, 2025
Most recently, Heather Dixon was chief financial officer of Franklin, Tennessee-based Acadia Healthcare, the largest stand-alone behavioral healthcare company in the U.S.
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 5, 2025
Most recently, Carroll Lane was senior vice president at Kaman Corp., where he led the company’s Engineered Products and Precision Products segments.
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