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Executive moves, new appointments, and honors across Dallas-Fort Worth.
Jake LaCombe has worked on patent applications covering everything from oilfield exploration equipment to building automation systems during his more than 13 years at MWM. [Image: Source photo, MWM; DI Studio]
Munck Wilson Mandala Names New Chair of Patent Prep Practice
by Quincy Preston | Jun 25, 2025
Dallas-based attorney Jake LaCombe is now leading the technology-focused firm’s patent preparation and prosecution group, supporting the firm's clients from fintech startups to Fortune 50 companies.
by Lance Murray |
Jun 18, 2025
Granite Ridge —a Dallas-based oil and gas exploration and production company formed in 2022 via a $1.3 billion deal—said Tyler Farquharson brings nearly 20 years of energy industry experience to the role.
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by Lance Murray |
Jun 17, 2025
As a result of the acquisition by Florida-based INSPYR Solutions, Beth Garvey, the chair, president, and CEO of BGSF, will transition from her role within the company to pursue other interests, effective July 1. Interim co-CEOs have been selected, the company announced.
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by Lance Murray |
Jun 17, 2025
Tom Leppert has been elected as board chair of the NACD North Texas Chapter, the advocate organization for the profession of directorship. Debra L. von Storch will serve as board vice chair.
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City of Burleson Councilmember Victoria Johnson [Photo: NCTCOG]
NCTCOG Names New Executive Board President, Honors Regional Leaders
by Lance Murray | Jun 17, 2025
The North Central Texas Council of Governments — a voluntary association of local governments with a 17-member board — was established in 1966 to assist in planning for common needs, cooperating for mutual benefit, and coordinating for regional development.
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by Lance Murray |
Jun 17, 2025
Lamia Pardo will lead global marketing across all channels and markets, with a mandate to accelerate sustainable growth by scaling customer acquisition, increasing retention, and strengthening long-term loyalty.
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by Lance Murray |
Jun 12, 2025
Veteran executive Luke Hawkins brings more than 15 years of extensive experience in the oil and gas industry, with a proven track record of financial leadership, capital raising, and business development, Fort Worth-based Valor said.
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by Lance Murray |
Jun 12, 2025
Donna Guy brings more than 25 years of experience in financial leadership across public and private companies to her new position.
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Simpli-fi CEO Cali Tran [Photo: Simpli-fi]
Simpli.fi Names Former Cision CEO as Its New Chief Executive
by Lance Murray | Jun 12, 2025
Cali Tran brings extensive experience and a deep understanding of the media, advertising, and digital marketing landscapes to Simpli.fi, the Fort Worth advertising software provider said. He succeeds founder and CEO Frost Prioleau, who will become executive chairman.
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by David Seeley |
Jun 12, 2025
As a 23-year-old, he became the first pilot to circumnavigate the globe by helicopter. Since then, Ross Perot Jr. has made a long list of notable marks in the business world. Now, as board chair of the U.S. Chamber, he takes a standout role in what he calls "the leading voice fighting for free enterprise and American businesses of all sizes."
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by Lance Murray |
Jun 5, 2025
Dallas-based Spectral AI said that since taking on the interim role in 2024, Stanley Micek has overseen the data science, software, hardware, imaging, and systems teams working directly on the company's FDA submission.
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by Lance Murray |
Jun 5, 2025
In his previous tenure with Simplilearn—a global digital skills upskiller that relocated from San Francisco to Plano in 2024—Jitendra Kumar led the development of high-performance web and mobile platforms that were instrumental in the company's rapid scale-up.
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Architects Richard Drummond Davis and Sarah Harper [Photo: Harper + Drummond Davis Architects]
Harper + Drummond Davis Architects Launches Out of Dallas Design District
by Lance Murray | Jun 5, 2025
The new firm launched by award-winning architects Sarah Harper and Richard Drummond Davis has already secured "more than a dozen projects," including commercial buildings for the Lakewood Country Club, a luxury residence on an exotic animal ranch in Godley, Texas, and custom homes across Texas, Colorado, and California.
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by Lance Murray |
Jun 3, 2025
Prabhas V. Moghe will take up his new post at the University of Texas at Dallas effective Aug. 2. He was announced as the sole finalist on May 7.
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by Lance Murray |
Jun 3, 2025
Enrique Ramirez—a former longtime Pizza Hut executive—joined Buff City Soap in March 2022. The company said he's been instrumental in leading the continued growth of the brand through his role as president and CFO while serving alongside Dorvin Lively and the board of directors.
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by Quincy Preston |
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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