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Executive moves, new appointments, and honors across Dallas-Fort Worth.
Prabhas Moghe had been the sole finalist for the UT Dallas presidency [Photo: Rutgers]
UT Dallas Officially Names Rutgers Leader as Its Next President
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.
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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by Lance Murray |
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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In a dual role, Smoothie King has appointed Gavin Felder as its new president. [Photo: Smoothie King]
Smoothie King Expands CFO’s Role with President Appointment
by Lance Murray | 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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by Lance Murray |
May 24, 2025
As CMO, Jennifer Jones will oversee the evolution of the firm’s marketing function to align brand strategy with the company’s go-to-market vision to better support the business across all markets and elevate brand storytelling, the firm said.
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by Lance Murray |
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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by Lance Murray |
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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Chris King, a 35-year industry veteran, is promoted to help accelerate growth in the financial and retail tech sectors.
ATM Manufacturer Hyosung America Names New Chief Revenue Officer
by Lance Murray | 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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by Lance Murray |
May 22, 2025
Michael Turner joins the aerospace-focused firm after the company successfully emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in January. The restructuring significantly reduced the company’s debt, brought in new institutional ownership, and led to a restructured board of directors—now chaired by former Home Depot and Chrysler CEO Robert Nardelli.
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by Lance Murray |
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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by Lance Murray |
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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Aaron White has been named named EVP, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief People Officer of Brinker International's Chili's and Maggiano's restaurant brands, after spending 29 years at the company. [Photo: Brinker International]
Brinker Int’l Promotes Leader to EVP, COO & Chief People Officer for Chili’s and Maggiano’s
by Lance Murray | 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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by Lance Murray |
May 14, 2025
Eric Tanner succeeds Jerry Williamson, who will transition to executive director of the board and chief strategy officer.
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by Lance Murray |
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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by Lance Murray |
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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