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

 

Plano’s Maxor National Pharmacy Services Appoints New CEO, Combines With ProxsysRx

by | Jan 11, 2025

Kim Tzoumakas has been named the new CEO of Plano-based pharmacy services company Maxor National Pharmacy Services, which simultaneously announced a “strategic combination” with pharmacy management firm ProxsysRx.

Tzoumakas succeeds Mike Ellis, who has retired as chief executive officer and moved into the role of board chairman after leading the company since 2016....

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North Texas’ Southwest Airlines Will Lose Two Longtime C-Suite Execs
by | Jan 10, 2025

A pair of longtime leaders at Dallas-based Southwest Airlines Co. announced they plan to retire, effective April 1. The departing managers—Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Tammy Romo and Chief Administration Officer Linda Rutherford—both are much-lauded executives who’ve been with the company co-founded by Herb Kelleher for more than three decades....

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Two North Texans Among Six Appointed to Trinity River Authority Board by Governor Abbott

Governor Greg Abbott has named six individuals to the Trinity River Authority Board of Directors, including two North Texans, Megan Deen of Fort Worth and Cathy Altman of Midlothian, according to a news release from the governor’s office....

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Tyler Technologies Announces C‑Suite Changes and First‑Ever Chief Client Officer Role
by | Jan 9, 2025
Tyler President and CEO Lynn Moore hailed the moves—which include new chief marketing, chief legal, and chief administrative officers—as milestones reflecting the company's commitment to "continuous innovation and collaboration."
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Plano-Based ServiceMinder Appoints New Chief Executive Officer

by | Jan 8, 2025
Berkley Simmons, an operating partner since Greenridge Growth Partners’ 2023 investment, becomes CEO of ServiceMinder as founder John Keene transitions to Chief Technology Officer to focus on product innovation.
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Dallas’ Applied Digital Hires Honeywell Executive as New COO
by | Jan 8, 2025
Applied Digital, which raised $160 million in September from investors including chip giant Nvidia, said Laltrello's addition is intended to enhance its position as a leader in cutting-edge data centers and digital cloud solutions at the forefront of the AI revolution.
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Former Quarterback Colt McCoy To Launch Fort Worth Office for Real Estate Firm HPI
by | Jan 7, 2025
The former UT and NFL star—recently seen in a Progressive insurance commercial parodying his role as a backup quarterback—called HPI "an established, first-class organization with nearly 30 million square feet and almost four decades of success in the Texas real estate market."
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UT President Jay Hartzell To Become SMU’s New Leader
by | Jan 7, 2025
SMU has been in the headlines recently, from its selection to the 2024 College Football Playoff to its $1.5 billion SMU Ignited gifts campaign to its leadership role in bringing the federal Texoma Semiconductor Hub to Dallas. Now it's made waves once more—by snagging a new president from its burnt-orange rival in Austin.
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North Texas’ E2open Makes 2 C‑Suite Moves

by | Dec 20, 2024
Pawan Joshi has been promoted to chief strategy officer, a new executive role responsible for driving corporate strategy and growth. Rachit Lohani has joined as chief product and technology officer, a new executive role at E2open.
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North Texas’ Boardroom Styling Lounge Names New CEO
by | Dec 20, 2024
Jeff Helfgott, a former U.S. Army captain and McKinsey & Co. associate, brings a strong knowledge base and more than a decade of experience to the CEO post, Boardroom Styling Lounge said.
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North Texas’ Providential Media Taps CFO from Immersive Sports Video Tech Company Acquired by Cosm
by | Dec 20, 2024
James Jones, formerly CFO of C360—acquired by entertainment leader Cosm last year—has taken on the role of CFO at Providential Media. The sports media group was formed earlier this year through the merger of two North Texas startups, Snipitz Global and rikodi, targeting innovation in fan engagement and data intelligence.
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Austin’s Endeavor Real Estate Adds Dallas-Based Managing Principal
by | Dec 20, 2024
The firm, with $5.4 billion in real estate assets, said Andrew S. Levy will focus on office acquisitions for Endeavor throughout the Sunbelt Region.
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Dallas-Based Architecture Firm HKS Announces CEO Succession Plan

by | Dec 20, 2024
Heath May, a 20-year veteran of the architecture and design firm, will succeed current CEO Dan Noble in January 2026, following a year of "apprenticeship and preparation" alongside Noble, who's been chief executive since 2014.
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Potandon Produce Announces New CEO to Succeed Retiring Leader
by | Dec 20, 2024
CEO Mel Davenport will retire after more than 30 years of service at the Dallas- and Idaho Falls-based company. Succeeding him as CEO will be David Lawrence, former CEO of Fresh Direct. 
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Dallas’ Rising Phoenix Capital Appoints Director of Capital
by | Dec 20, 2024
Ben Fujihara will be responsible for overseeing capital strategy, investor relations, and business development at Rising Phoenix, the investment firm said.
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Dallas Architecture Firm HKS Announces CEO Succession Plan
by | Dec 20, 2024
Heath May will take the CEO role in January 2026, after a year of apprenticeship and preparation alongside current CEO Dan Noble to ensure a "seamless and collaborative transition."
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