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Executive moves, new appointments, and honors across Dallas-Fort Worth.
Brad Bingham, the next CEO of the Army & Air Force Exchange Service [Composite image; source: AAF Exchange Service/DI Studio]
Army & Air Force Exchange Service Names Deputy Director as Next CEO
by David Seeley | Feb 19, 2026
Brad Bingham will replace Tom Shull, the Dallas-based organization's first civilian director/CEO, who will retire in July. Operating stores on bases around the world with tax-free shopping and military-exclusive pricing, the $8.5 billion service is America's 51st-largest retailer.
by Sandra Engelland |
Feb 18, 2026
Matt Fischer succeeds Jimmy Kelly, who will remain with the Fort Worth-based proptech company in an advisory capacity during the leadership transition.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Feb 18, 2026
Previously with the North Texas Food Bank, Katharine Weaver will help advance ManeGait's mission to empower children and adults with disabilities to "move beyond their boundaries through the healing power of horses," the nonprofit said.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Feb 17, 2026
Dallas-based Oh YAAS is pioneering Experiential Collectibles—a new category that turns traditional trading cards into interactive experiences. Through digital activation, every card offers exclusive content, rare digital collectibles, and direct connections between fans, collectors, stars, and brands.
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Founding members of the NYSE Advisory Board, left to right: Edward Crawford, co-founder and co-CEO of Coltala; Amanda Brock, co-CEO of Solaris Energy Infrastructure; and Scott Mueller, managing director of the Southwestern region at Goldman Sachs [Photos: Coltala/Solaris/LinkedIn]
Members Named for NYSE Texas Advisory Board
by David Seeley | Feb 12, 2026
Founding members of the advisory board include Edward Crawford, co-founder and co-CEO of Coltala Holdings; Amanda Brock, co-CEO of Solaris Energy Infrastructure (NYSE: SEI); and Scott Mueller, managing director of the Southwestern region at Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS).
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by Sandra Engelland |
Feb 11, 2026
Throughout her career, Jennifer Jones has led large-scale transformations spanning brand, customer experience, employee experience, service design, workplace automation, and AI-enabled operating models, the Dallas-based global professional services firm said.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Feb 11, 2026
Vince Capone takes on the CEO role as Spectral AI prepares for the commercialization of its proprietary, non-invasive, AI-driven burn wound assessment device the DeepView System. The company was named to TIME's 2025 list of the World's Top HealthTech Companies last September.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Feb 11, 2026
The appointments of William Reau and Mani Nedunchelian come at pivotal moment, LateralCare said, because healthcare organizations are looking to stabilize revenue and reduce operational loads, driving demand for AI-native systems that work beyond task-level automation to provide autonomy, accountability, and measurable impact throughout the revenue cycle.
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Vibrant Capital is launching under the leadership of CEO Shadman Zafar. [Photo via Vibrant Capital]
Vibrant Capital Launches Out of DFW To Scale AI ‘in the Real Economy’
by Sandra Engelland | Feb 10, 2026
Vibrant Capital said it's founded on changing what's wrong with AI implementation: "AI rarely fails because the model isn't smart enough—it fails because the work around it doesn't change," the firm said. Its CEO, Shadman Zafar, is a prolific inventor who has held executive roles at Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase, Barclays, and Verizon.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Feb 9, 2026
Chris Phillips will focus on strengthening financial and technology infrastructure for Fort Worth-based HTeaO, leveraging insights that support profitable franchisees, and working cross-functionally to execute the company’s long-term growth strategy as the brand scales nationally.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Feb 5, 2026
Bill Schmitt will take the lead in scaling Lyric's core virtual care platform and driving growth across strategic portfolio businesses, including GoLexi, Lyric's virtual pet telehealth platform.
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by David Seeley |
Feb 5, 2026
Chris Lance will lead product vision, strategy, and execution for the Richardson-based enterprise healthcare performance company, which delivers AI-driven data, analytics, and SaaS solutions.
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BNSF Logistics President and CEO David Ivan [Photo: LinkedIn]
BNSF Logistics Promotes Its COO to President and CEO
by Sandra Engelland | Feb 4, 2026
David Ivan has more than 25 years of experience in leading complex, multi-site operations spanning manufacturing, logistics, and global supply chains, Dallas-based BNSF said.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Feb 4, 2026
Lisa Ashby has more than three decades of healthcare leadership experience, with a track record of growth, disciplined strategy execution, and a consistent focus on improving patient outcomes across leading healthcare organizations, Solis said.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Feb 4, 2026
Scott Drake has served as chief financial officer since joining the company in 2024. Previously, he held senior leadership roles at Farmer Brothers Coffee Co., GameStop Corp., and 7-Eleven, Inc.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Feb 4, 2026
An Army veteran, Jack Blaha brings decades of experience leading vertical software and technology-enabled services companies to Lexipol, a leading provider of solutions supporting public safety readiness.
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