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

 

Former Elbit Systems of America CEO Joins Catalyze Partners’ Board of Advisors

by | Dec 6, 2024
Ranaan Horowitz has more than 30 years of leadership experience across the defense, commercial aviation, and healthcare sectors. Catalyze said he has a proven track record of driving growth and overseeing strategic acquisitions.
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Neighborly Appoints Irving-Based Chief Marketing Officer
by | Dec 6, 2024
Former Amazon executive Stacy Lynn Bourgeois will serve as a member of the corporate leadership team for Waco-based Neighborly, the world's largest home services company.
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Sobel Network Shipping Names DFW Branch Manager
by | Dec 6, 2024
Richie Casarez will be spearheading the company's Aircraft on Ground (AOG) department and will oversee all AOG business nationwide alongside his DFW-based team.
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Dallas’ Nanoscope Therapeutics Hires Chief Technology, Manufacturing Officer
by | Dec 6, 2024
Ray Kaczmarek—the former CEO of Genezen—is an expert in gene therapy manufacturing with decades of experience leading operations, technology, and commercial supply strategies at pharmaceutical and biotech companies, Nanoscope said.
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Austin Patry and Sophia Karbowski, co‑founders of Realsy we named to the 2025 Forbes 30 Under 30 list. [Photo via Realsy]

TCU Alumni Austin Patry and Sophia Karbowski Named to Forbes 30 Under 30

by | Dec 4, 2024
The Realsy co-founders were named to the 2025 Forbes 30 Under 30 list in the Food and Drink category.
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NexPoint Real Estate Advisors Names Successor to Departing CFO
by | Nov 22, 2024
Paul Richards will succeed Brian Mitts as NexPoint's CFO. Mitts, who was involved in NexPoint's 2012 founding, will remain to support the transition through Dec. 31.
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TAMEST Recognizes Lyda Hill and Lyda Hill Philanthropies with Kay Bailey Hutchison Distinguished Service Award
by | Nov 22, 2024
The Texas Academy of Medicine, Engineering, Science and Technology honors the Dallas businesswoman and philanthropist and her team for empowering and enabling groundbreaking research in science and nature.
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Dallas’ Mammoth Holdings Appoints New President/COO
by | Nov 22, 2024
Terry Emerson brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in the automotive and retail sectors to the express car wash platform. Mammoth recently announced the opening of its 150th site.
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Dallas’ Stream Data Centers Appoints Chief Operating Officer

by | Nov 22, 2024
Rick Crutchley brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in the data center industry from roles across operations, service delivery, and sales.
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North Texas Real Estate Information Systems CEO to Retire
by | Nov 22, 2024
John Holley will retire effective Jan. 31, the Dallas-based company announced. NTREIS has established a search committee and retained PRESTA Team to identify his successor.
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Dallas’ Unleashed Brands Names New Chief Financial Officer
by | Nov 22, 2024
Jon Shell has served for nearly 10 years as the CFO for Neighborly, the world's largest home services franchise company. Unleashed Brands' current CFO, Scott Perry, who's entering semi-retirement, will work alongside Shell during the transition.
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Irving’s Vesper Energy Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
by | Nov 22, 2024
In January, Krish Koomar will succeed Robert Scheuermann, who's decided to pursue other opportunities. Scheuermann will work with Koomar through December to ensure a smooth transition.
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Experienced Leadership Team Takes Command with Launch of Dallas’ Formida Capital

by | Nov 22, 2024
The new middle-market lender, backed by funds managed by Los Angeles-based Oaktree Capital Management, is led by president Wade Hundley, formerly CEO of Starwood/TPG-backed venture ST Residential.
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Los Angeles’ Cityview Hires Director of Acquisitions, Based in New Dallas Office
by | Nov 22, 2024
The multifamily investment and development firm said Quinn Konitshek will help Cityview pursue strategic stabilized and ground-up acquisition opportunities across the southwestern United States, particularly in Texas, Arizona, and Colorado.
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Texas’ Brightest Business Stars Share their Secrets: ‘The Key to Success Is Daring to Fail’
by | Nov 15, 2024
Six "transformative entrepreneurs and innovators"—including North Texans Taylor Sheridan, Kathleen Hildreth, Mike Boone, and David Miller—were inducted into the Texas Business Hall of Fame at a gala dinner in Dallas.
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RealFoundations Appoints Veteran Real Estate Exec as Enterprise Managing Consultant
by | Nov 15, 2024
Andy Rothery brings more than 30 years of real estate experience, along with extensive global operational expertise and industry relationships, to his new role. He will be key to advancing brand awareness and generating new business opportunities within the U.K. and across Europe, RealFoundations said.
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