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Executive moves, new appointments, and honors across Dallas-Fort Worth.
Evolv Consulting CFO Mirain Chilton [Photo: Evolv]
eVolve Consulting Promotes Exec to CFO
by Sandra Engelland | Feb 19, 2026
In her new role as CFO, Mirain Chilton serves on the executive team and drives evolv's financial strategy, positioning the company for long-term, sustainable growth.
by Sandra Engelland |
Feb 19, 2026
The OTC-listed Southlake company is changing its name to American Fusion following a December merger that made Midland-based Kepler Fusion Technologies a wholly owned subsidiary. This month, it named new technology, operations, and power systems leaders focused on Kepler’s Texatron fusion energy technology.
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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.
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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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‘Experiential’ Trading Card Co. Oh YAAS To Be Led by Former Topgolf CEO
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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by Sandra Engelland |
Feb 16, 2026
Satish Mehta will oversee Varsity Brands' product and technology strategies, building digital platforms, data-driven experiences, and secure systems. The Farmers Branch-based company was acquired for $4.75 billion in 2024 by NY-based KKR.
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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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William Reau (left), CEO of LateralCare, and Mani Nedunchelian (right), CTO of LateralCare. [Photo: LateralCare]
LateralCare Appoints New CEO, New Chief Technology Officer
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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by David Seeley |
Feb 11, 2026
As the Texas Stock Exchange nears its trading launch later this year, TXSE Group's Oculon Intelligence division aims to turn a generational shift in SEC rules into "a competitive edge." Chief Technology Officer Dinand Vanvelzen will help deliver that as a key architect for Oculon's security-first, AI-native SaaS platform.
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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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MedeAnalytics Chief Product Officer Chris Lance [Composite image; source: MedeAnalytics/DI Studio]
MedeAnalytics Appoints New Chief Product Officer
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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by David Seeley |
Feb 5, 2026
Former Fiserv and Ally Financial exec Jennifer LaClair is the new CEO of Pay WIth Spire, Inc., which offers a modern pay-by-bank solution for everyday spend. In addition, the company named Matt Brennan as its new president and chief commercial officer.
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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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