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Executive moves, new appointments, and honors across Dallas-Fort Worth.

 

North Texas-Based Southland Holdings Adds Tan Parker to Board, Citing Public and Private-Sector Experience

by | Jun 2, 2025
Parker, a sitting lawmaker who currently chairs the Texas Senate Republican Caucus, will serve in his personal capacity, bringing nearly two decades of policy experience alongside a background in entrepreneurship, investment, capital markets, and infrastructure strategy.
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North Texas 7th-Grader Wins 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee
by | May 30, 2025
This was Faizan Zaki's fourth time participating in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. He finished second in 2024 in a spell-off to Bruhat Soma. Zaki is the fifth speller in Bee history to win after coming in second place the year before.
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Medtech Veteran Named Group President and CEO of 60-Year-Old Laser Innovator Fotona
by | May 27, 2025
Jeff Duchemin brings decades of leadership experience in the global medical technology sector to his new post, having held senior roles in both U.S. and international markets, the company said.
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Smoothie King Expands CFO’s Role with President Appointment
by | May 25, 2025
Gavin Felder will now serve as both president and chief financial officer as the brand continues its growth and innovation strategy.
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Richardson Health Benefits Scaleup Names New COO to Drive Enterprise Growth

by | May 23, 2025
Take Command’s new COO will sharpen operations as the company builds on national momentum around Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRAs), with advancing legislation that could codify the model into federal law.
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HTeaO Taps New CFO and HR Chief to Power Next Phase of Growth
by | May 23, 2025
Former execs from Salad and Go and Taco Bell join the Fort Worth-based iced-tea franchise as it eyes continued expansion.
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Healthcare Workforce Optimization Co. Prolucent Appoints New CEO
by | May 22, 2025
Staci Roberts brings more than 25 years of healthcare and business leadership experience, including executive roles at Cielo and American Medical Technologies.
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ATM Manufacturer Hyosung America Names New Chief Revenue Officer
by | May 22, 2025
Previously senior vice president of sales, Chris King, a 35-year industry veteran, is charged with accelerating growth in the financial and retail tech sectors.
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Twin Peaks Parent Company Appoints Veteran Restaurant Exec as Its New CEO

by | May 19, 2025
Kim Boerema most recently served as president and COO of Parry’s Pizzeria & Taphouse, following earlier leadership positions at Texas Roadhouse, California Pizza Kitchen, and Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant.
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Diodes Incorporated Appoints Its President as New CEO
by | May 15, 2025
Plano-based Diodes Inc. said Gary Yu has taken the helm as part of a long-term succession plan. The company delivers high-quality semiconductor products to the world’s leading companies in the automotive, industrial, computing, consumer electronics, and communications markets.
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Sabre Appoints Former Travelocity Exec as Chief Marketing Officer
by | May 15, 2025
Sabre said that as part of its executive leadership team, Jennifer Catto will shape its global marketing strategy and brand, helping to drive growth, deepen customer engagement, and position Sabre for the future.
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Brinker Int’l Promotes Leader to EVP, COO & Chief People Officer for Chili’s and Maggiano’s
by | May 14, 2025
A 29-year Brinker employee, Aaron White began her Brinker career as a Chili's server and bartender and has most recently served as executive vice president and chief people officer.
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Dallas-Based Texas Capital Securities Expands Corporate and Investment Banking Division

by | May 8, 2025
As it announced eight new key hires, the subsidiary of Texas Capital Bancshares also announced plans to open offices in Los Angeles and Chicago to facilitate connectivity between Texas Capital clients and key financial centers in the U.S.
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Rutgers Leader Named as Sole Finalist for UT Dallas Presidency
by | May 8, 2025
If appointed by regents after the state-required 21-day waiting period for sole finalists, Rutgers University's Prabhas Moghe would succeed Richard Benson, who announced in August his plan to transition back to a faculty role at UTD.
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Caris Life Sciences Appoints Chief Business Officer, Biopharma Business Development
by | May 8, 2025
Eric Matthews will provide strategic leadership to biopharma business development, and through his executive leadership, support Caris' expanding portfolio of biopharma partnerships, the company said.
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