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

 

North Texas Founder Among 5 Winners of ‘Fund Her Future’ Grant Program

by | Jul 19, 2024
Addie Gundry, founder and CEO of Keller-based Pluie, won an honorable mention award from the program, presented by Block Advisors by H&R Block. As a new mom, Gundry experienced firsthand the challenges of changing diapers in unhygienic public bathrooms, so she created a patent-protected self-sanitizing changing station.
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Topgolf Announces New Chief Operating Officer
by | Jul 19, 2024
Erin Chamberlin comes to Topgolf from PENN Entertainment, the largest provider of gaming entertainment in North America, where she was an SVP of regional operations since 2019.
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Dallas-Based Yooz Announces 2 C‑Suite Appointments
by | Jul 19, 2024
John Gronen has been appointed as Yooz's chief financial officer and Jay Deubler as chief revenue officer.
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Jacobs Names Retired Navy Vice Admiral to Its Board

by | Jul 19, 2024
Mary Jackson is a 32-year veteran of the U.S. Navy with extensive experience as an adviser across numerous boards while in the Navy and since. She brings a proven track record of dynamic leadership discipline, strategic business continuity, and operational efficiency, Jacobs said.
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Clearhaven Partners Investment Spurs Growth at Korbyt with Key Leadership Appointments
by | Jul 12, 2024
CEO Ankur Ahlowalia said the company has taken "bold first steps" with the new leadership appointments. Now, he says, the company plans to accelerate its "cadence of product innovation."
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Applied Digital Names New SVP of Operations Amid Growth Reports
by | Jul 12, 2024
Chris D. Jackson, who previously served as SVP of Operations at Stream Data Centers, joins Applied Digital as the new SVP of Operations. His appointment comes as the company reports significant financial gains and strategic initiatives, including a $125 million share sale agreement and a $200 million private debt facility to accelerate its HPC Data Center Project in Ellendale, North Dakota.
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TXOne Networks Names New CRO to Spearhead Revenue and Growth Initiatives
TXOne Networks, recognized among CRN's "10 Coolest IoT Security Companies," has named a new Chief Revenue Officer to lead revenue strategies and support its growth and expanding presence in the Americas. The company recently secured $51 million in a Series B extension funding.
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HF Sinclair Appoints Former BP Legal Veteran as EVP and General Counsel

by | Jul 12, 2024
With over three decades of experience in the oil and gas industry, Eric L. Nitcher "will be a valuable contributor as we continue to grow and position HF Sinclair for the future," said CEO Tim Go.
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AMN Healthcare Adds Former Baylor Scott & White Health CEO to Board of Directors

AMN Healthcare (NYSE: AMN), a leader in healthcare workforce talent solutions, announced the appointment of Jim Hinton to its board of directors, effective July 22. Hinton, a healthcare veteran with extensive leadership, governance, and operational experience, joins the board amid the company’s continued focus on expanding its strategic initiatives.

Hinton brings a wealth of experience to AMN Healthcare, according to the company....

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Baker Tilly Elevates Strategic Leader to Drive Growth in Tax Operations

Baker Tilly, a leading advisory, tax, and assurance firm, has promoted Chris Johnson to managing principal of tax operations, effective June 1, 2024.

Johnson, who joined Baker Tilly in 2019 through the strategic acquisition of Montgomery Coscia Greilich LLP, has played a pivotal role in the firm’s success, particularly in his positions as central region tax leader and Baker Tilly International tax leader....

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SRS Real Estate Partners Promotes Exec to President, Eyes National Growth
by | Jul 12, 2024
Garrett Colburn, formerly managing principal and co-market leader for SRS' five California offices, will now oversee national growth and office productivity as the new president of Dallas-based SRS Real Estate Partners.
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Richardson-Based MyDirectives Strengthens Leadership Team with Key Appointments in Marketing and Clinical Implementations

by | Jul 12, 2024

Ron Wozny has been appointed as senior vice president of marketing and business development and Jessica Zan has been named senior director of clinical implementations at Richardson-based MyDirectives, an innovator in digital advance care planning.

The company said these strategic additions to its leadership team are set to drive MyDirectives’ next phase of growth and enhance its commitment to improving patient care through the effective use of digital advanced healthcare decisions documents such as advance directives....

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Regions Bank Promotes Leader as Regional Executive for Private Wealth Management in Texas
In her expanded role, Connie Rogers will lead a team of advisors providing custom-tailored investment services and financial guidance across key Texas markets, including Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, and Houston.
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Bolt PR Names Veteran Marketer as New Digital Marketing Director
Dallas native Jessica Ballew previously served as director of marketing at Freeman Company. In her new role at Bolt PR, she'll oversee all creative and digital marketing efforts, including development, paid advertising, brand collateral, and social media management.
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Brinker International Appoints Former McDonald’s Global CIO to Its Board
Frank Liberio most recently served as EVP and global chief information officer for Restaurant Brands International.
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