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

 

Cox School of Business Dean to Step Down, Search Begins for Successor

by | Jun 21, 2024

Southern Methodist University will begin its search for a new dean of the Edwin L. Cox School of Business after Matthew B. Myers, the ninth dean of the business school, announced he will step down from that role by the end of the 2024-25 academic year.

Myers called serving as dean “the highlight of my career” and expressed appreciation for the honor....

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Frisco-Based Outpave Strengthens Leadership With New COO Following $1.2M Seed Round
by | Jun 21, 2024

Frisco-based Outpave, a fintech startup specializing in financial services and spend management for the construction and trades industries, has announced the appointment of Tom Payne as its chief operating officer....

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Cariloop Names First General Counsel to Lead Legal Strategy Amid Growth
by | Jun 21, 2024
Cariloop's new head of legal brings a wealth of experience and a personal passion for caregiving to the team. With a background in supporting high-growth companies and a deep understanding of caregivers' unique challenges, she will guide Cariloop through its next phase of growth and innovation.
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FBFK Law Firm Adds 12 Attorneys, 6 at Plano Main Office
by | Jun 21, 2024
The "entrepreneurial-minded" business law firm said it has grown from 40 attorneys and three offices at the start of 2023 to 58 attorneys and four offices in mid-2024.
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Dreamscape Hospitality Adds DFW-Based Exec to Leadership Team

by | Jun 21, 2024
Austin Bucholtz has been appointed as vice president of operational strategy & transitions.Most recently, he was director of transitions at Plano-based Aimbridge Hospitality.
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AMPLIFY: The DEC Network Celebrates BIPOC Entrepreneurs, Previews Disrupt Dallas Summit Ahead of DSW24
by | Jun 19, 2024
Community members are encouraged to vote for their favorite nominees before June 21.
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EY 2024 Entrepreneur Of The Year Southwest Award winners, from left: Top row, Jodi Parker, All American Tire Recyclers; Tom Parker, All American Tire Recyclers; Sam Scoten, CheckSammy; John Zutter, Employer Direct Healthcare; and Cole Gahagan, Learfield. Second row, Robin Alex, HighLevel; Shaun Clark, HighLevel; Varun Vairavan, HighLevel; and Dave Marcinkowski, Madera Residential. Third row, Brandon Schwertner, Priority Power Management LLC; Kenneth Baik, Miss A. Stores, Inc.; Jean Baik, Miss A. Stores, Inc.; Mike Beckham, Simple Modern; and Jeff Jones, VIRA Insight, LLC. Fourth row, Jaryd Stein, Stride Healthcare Management LLC; Ben Weinstein, Stride Healthcare Management LLC; John Steinmetz, Vista Bank; Ashli Blumenfeld, Standard Meat Company; and Ben Rosenthal, Standard Meat Company. [Photo and image source: EY]
EY Reveals 19 Winners of the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 Southwest Award
by | Jun 18, 2024
Dallas-Fort Worth trailblazers lead the pack with 17 of the 19 winners in the prestigious EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Southwest Awards, representing diverse industries including recycling, healthcare, sports marketing, and cosmetics retailing.
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L.A.’s Vance Street Capital Opens Dallas Office, Announces New Hires
by | Jun 14, 2024
The L.A.-based PE firm recently added Scott Bigelow as senior fund controller in its new Dallas office. Natalia Rainforth also joined its Dallas office as accounting manager.
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CG Infinity Promotes Exec to Senior Vice President

by | Jun 14, 2024
CG Infinity said that with her experience working with clients across various energy markets in the U.S. and internationally, Tanya Shepherd brings extensive knowledge of the energy sector to the Plano-based IT consulting firm.
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Shaken Beverage Co. Announces New Chief Marketing Officer
by | Jun 14, 2024
Shaken Beverage Co., a maker of ready-to-drink alcoholic beverages, said Tatiana Chamorro has an impressive career spanning multiple continents and a proven track record of strategic innovation and branding excellence, growth, and innovation.
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MoneyGram International Names New CFO Amid ‘Chapter of Growth and Transformation’
by | Jun 14, 2024
Gary Ferrera, with nearly two decades as a CFO primarily with publicly traded companies, succeeds Larry Angelilli, who recently announced his retirement. With global experience across sectors, Ferrera is set to support the continued growth and digitization of the business.
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Dallas’ Skytale Group Names Director of Its Investment Banking Team
by | Jun 14, 2024

Dallas-based investment banking and management consulting firm Skytale Group announced that Miguel Mireles has joined its investment banking team as director.

“Strengthening investment banking, one of our core services, is a key driver for Skytale’s strategic growth initiative,” Ben Hernandez, CEO and managing director at Skytale, said in a statement....

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Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins Elected Chair of Regional Transportation Council

Johnson County Commissioner Rick Bailey also was elected vice chair for the 2024-2025 term, and Lewisville Councilmember Brandon Jones will assume the duties of secretary for the next year. The newly elected officers will serve in their positions through June 2025, guiding the region's transportation policies and initiatives.
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Hotel Industry, Real Estate Exec Joins Board of Ashford Hospitality Trust
by | Jun 14, 2024
Dave Johnson is the co-founder and managing director at Horizon Capital Partners, a commercial, residential, and mixed-use land acquisition and development company in McKinney. He previously was CEO of Aimbridge Hospitality, which he founded, and served as president of Wyndham Hotels.
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Cloud Communications Group Appoints Cyber and Tech Vet as Its Executive Cyber Advisor
by | Jun 14, 2024
Cloud Communications said that with more than 34 years of experience in cybersecurity and technology, James Beeson will bring unparalleled expertise to its team by providing strategic and operational advice to clients.
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Dallas’ Healthcare Capital Advisors Appoints Managing Director
by | Jun 14, 2024
HCA, a new boutique investment bank specializing in behavioral and mental health, said the addition of Melissa Bunch supports its growth strategy as it continues to increase its leadership and win new buy-side and sell-side assignments.
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