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

 

FleishmanHillard Hires General Manager for Its Texas Business

by | Dec 6, 2024
Jennifer Little will lead Texas business for PR and marketing firm FleishmanHillard, including its offices in Dallas and Austin. She'll be responsible for the strategic plan and vision for FleishmanHillard Texas, overseeing client experience, business development, talent development, and staffing.
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Urban Air Adventure Park Names New Brand President
by | Dec 6, 2024
Tim Sharp will focus on maintaining Urban Air's position as the premier destination for family entertainment, while continuing to innovate and deliver exceptional experiences for guests, drive profitable growth for franchisees, and expand the brand's footprint globally, the company said.
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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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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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Brinker Appoints Industry Veteran as VP of Marketing at Maggiano’s Little Italy
by | Dec 5, 2024
Parent company Brinker International said that in his new role, Mike Wesley will be instrumental in further amplifying and building the Maggiano's brand as it enters its next era of classic Italian American dining, driving key marketing and promotional strategies.
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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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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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North Texas’ RunMyProcess Hires Chief Product & Strategy Officer
by | Nov 22, 2024
Uno Veski has extensive experience across startups, consulting, and large enterprises including Toyota. He brings a well-rounded understanding of the diverse business challenges faced by clients worldwide, the company said.
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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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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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North Texas’ Solutions by Text Adds 2 Industry Veterans to Its Board
by | Nov 22, 2024
The company said Rahul Gupta and Flint Lane bring a wealth of experience in the payments industry with both public and private companies, having served as leaders for Fiserv and Billtrust, respectively.
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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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