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Rendering of a JumpShot Live venue's exterior. [Image: JumpShot Inc.]
Jumpshot Live: Basketball Eatertainment Concept To Launch Out of Dallas
by David Seeley | Sep 30, 2024
Topgolf meets basketball in this new concept launching out of Dallas. Led by CEO Derrick Mayes, the former Super Bowl-winning Green Bay Packers wide receiver, JumpShot Live venues are slated to offer 50 custom-designed gaming bays—with "patent-pending tech" that allows the hoop and net to move dynamically along each 40- by 10-foot lane.
by Lance Murray |
Sep 27, 2024
Meghan Baivier is the new CFO of the technology infrastructure company that offers innovative, sustainable, and adaptive scale data centers and build-to-scale solutions for global hyperscale and enterprise customers. Aligned also announced the transition of former CFO Anubhav Raj to Aligned’s new chief investment officer.
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by Lance Murray |
Sep 27, 2024
Justin Drysdale, who's based in New Jersey, has been appointed to lead the region that encompasses New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New England, the Mid-Atlantic, and the greater Midwest.
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by Lance Murray |
Sep 27, 2024
Jason Weems, who has led tech innovation efforts at Cigna and Evernorth, joins Frisco-based Soleo Health as its first Chief Information Officer. Weems brings a personal drive to his new role, drawing on his own experiences navigating the healthcare system for his daughter’s care.
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Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty has appointed Jason Bell as the new VP of sales for its North office [Composite photo; original: Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty]
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty Adds VP for its North Office
by Lance Murray | Sep 27, 2024
The firm said that Jason Bell joins its leadership team with extensive experience and a proven track record in real estate sales and management.
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by Lance Murray |
Sep 27, 2024
The league announced a prestigious approval from the International Cricket Council (ICC), the appointment of cricket icon Haroon Lorgat as commissioner, and the backing of SEE Holdings, a Dubai-based leader in sustainability.
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by Lance Murray |
Sep 27, 2024
Former principals David Gassko and Jeff Moredock each have over a decade of investing and investment banking experience in the food and consumer sectors, the firm said.
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by Lance Murray |
Sep 27, 2024
Amit Varma has more than two decades of experience in building and scaling large businesses, fostering strategic initiatives, generating multi-million-dollar revenue streams, managing global P&Ls, and driving profitable growth, the company said.
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Dorothea "Thea" Soule [Composite photo: original: Momentum Technologies]
North Texas’ Momentum Technologies Adds Industry Veteran to its Board of Advisors
by Lance Murray | Sep 27, 2024
Momentum said that Dorothea "Thea" Soule has a wealth of global experience across industries such as batteries, metals, recycling, and agriculture.
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by Lance Murray |
Sep 26, 2024
Dallas-based Southwest detailed new policies during its Investor Day today, including a transition to assigned seating, premium seating options, boarding with upgrades, and more. Today's announcements—including the addition of former Spirit Airlines CEO Robert Fornaro as a new board member—come amid pressure from active investor Elliott Investment Management.
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by Lance Murray |
Sep 24, 2024
Trinity Christian Academy has named Lisa Wong, a former Raytheon engineer and TCA’s director of technology, as its first chief innovation officer. Wong will lead the integration of cutting-edge technology, foster innovation, and prepare students for future careers.
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Critical Start CEO Scott White [Photo: Critical Start]
Critical Start Appoints New CEO as Part of Planned Executive Transition
by Lance Murray | Sep 20, 2024
Scott White has been appointed as the company's new CEO. After his retirement and this planned executive transition, founder Rob Davis will serve as executive chairman and continue to support Critical Start's mission of stopping customer business disruption by preventing breaches.
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by Lance Murray |
Sep 20, 2024
Craig Wilson, who's been with Stream since 2020, has been instrumental in growing the company's Dallas-Fort Worth business and elevating the Office Tenant Representation platform nationwide, the company said.
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by Lance Murray |
Sep 20, 2024
Veteran executives Edward Geiser and Telisa Toliver were elected to the company's board, effective Sept. 10.
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by Lance Murray |
Sep 20, 2024
Randy Hill is a partner at Opportune LLP, a business advisory firm focused on consulting, outsourcing and investment banking. He previously served in many roles during his tenure as a partner in the audit practice of KPMG, including audit partner-in-charge at KPMG's Dallas office.
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