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

 

Fort Worth’s Standard Meat Co. Appoints Chief Commercial Officer

by | May 3, 2024
Keith Blanks will be responsible for developing and implementing overall commercial strategy, with executive responsibility over business development, account management, customer service, culinary, R&D, and product development.
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Vesper Energy names Two Company Executives as Co‑CEOs
by | May 3, 2024
The company said Mark Rostafin and Juan Suarez will lead its next phase of growth and value creation to meet the increasing demand for renewable energy solutions across the U.S.
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Perot Museum Names Impactful Exec as New Chief Learning Officer
by | May 3, 2024
Drexell Owusu joins the museum after leading The Dallas Foundation as its chief impact officer and previously serving the Dallas Regional Chamber as its SVP of education & workforce.
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Southwest Airlines Announces Leadership Updates
by | May 3, 2024
Southwest Airlines said that Jason Van Eaton is being promoted to EVP, chief regulatory & corporate affairs officer, and Jeff Novota is being promoted to vice president general counsel & corporate secretary.
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Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum Announces 12 ‘In Her Shoes’ Honorees

by | May 1, 2024
In conjunction with the museum's special exhibition, Walk this Way: Footwear from the Stuart Weitzman Collection of Historic Shoes, "In Her Shoes" aims to elevate the work and impact of 12 notable female leaders in the region and champion the various causes and communities they serve, the museum said.
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Executive Reshuffle: Toyota Motor North America Taps Execs for New Roles as COO and Chief Strategy Officer
by | May 1, 2024
The changes are designed to "drive continued growth, advance its commitment to vehicle electrification, and prepare for the future of mobility."
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Spectral AI Names CEO of Its IP-Focused Subsidiary, Explores Spin Off
by | Apr 26, 2024
The largest investor in Spectral AI, Erich Spangenberg, has extensive expertise in intellectual property investment management.
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Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s Adds Relocation Veteran as Director
by | Apr 26, 2024
The Dallas-Fort Worth brokerage said that Janna Edgar brings 20-plus years of experience and success in relocation services and strategies to her role as director of global relocation and referral services.
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Dallas’ MYCON General Contractors Hires New Controller

by | Apr 26, 2024

Pierre Ifill has joined Dallas-based MYCON General Contractors Inc. as controller to oversee the accounting and finance department and provide financial oversight across the company’s internal policies and procedures.

“Pierre’s leadership capabilities and extensive financial background make him an excellent addition to our team,” Malynda Dickinson, partner and CFO of MYCON, said in a statement....

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Restaurant Industry Veteran Joins Fuzzy’s Taco Shop as CMO
by | Apr 26, 2024
“I love Fuzzy’s badass attitude and strong values,” said Patrick Kirk, who joins the company after serving in roles at national brands including Applebee's, Tony Roma’s, and Buffalo Wild Wings.
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ProbablyMonsters Taps Former Dallas OpTic Gaming CEO Adam Rymer as Chief Product Officer to Expand Development Teams
by | Apr 26, 2024
The buzzy video game company also reveals new development team Hidden Grove, as Rymer drives the company's growth following last year's news of a Fort Worth expansion supported by $1.5 million in city incentives.
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HALL Park Hotel in Frisco Names Director of Sales & Marketing
by | Apr 26, 2024
In her new role, Nicole Xie is responsible for overseeing the performance and strategic direction of all sales and marketing efforts for the new hotel.
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Irving’s Celanese Corp. Adds New Lead Independent Director

by | Apr 26, 2024
Kim K.W. Rucker succeeds William M. “Bill” Brown who, as previously announced, decided not to seek re-election to the board in conjunction with his appointment as the new CEO of 3M Corp.
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North Texas’ Mr. Cooper Group Adds 2 to Its Leadership Team
by | Apr 26, 2024
In May, Ranjit Bhattacharjee will become EVP and chief investment officer at Mr. Cooper Group. Kevin Barker became senior vice president of corporate finance at the company on April 22.
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Dallas’ P10 Appoints New Board Member
by | Apr 26, 2024
The private market solutions provider said Tracey Benford is a successful organizational leader and seasoned executive with nearly 30 years of financial services experience.
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Dave & Buster’s Appoints New CFO
by | Apr 26, 2024
Darin Harper—a veteran of entertainment & dining brands including Main Event, On the Border, and Chuck E. Cheese—will take up his new post on June 17, ensuring a smooth transition from his predecessor, Michael Quartieri, who is retiring.
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