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Executive moves, new appointments, and honors across Dallas-Fort Worth.
ManeGait Director of Philanthropy Katharine Weaver [Composite photo; source: ManeGait/DI Studio]
ManeGait Names New Director of Philanthropy Amid $13.2M Expansion Initiative
by Sandra Engelland | Feb 18, 2026
Previously with the North Texas Food Bank, Katharine Weaver will help advance ManeGait's mission to empower children and adults with disabilities to "move beyond their boundaries through the healing power of horses," the nonprofit said.
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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Spectral AI CEO Vince Capone [Photo: Spectral AI]
Spectral AI Promotes CFO and General Counsel to CEO Post
by Sandra Engelland | Feb 11, 2026
Vince Capone takes on the CEO role as Spectral AI prepares for the commercialization of its proprietary, non-invasive, AI-driven burn wound assessment device the DeepView System. The company was named to TIME's 2025 list of the World's Top HealthTech Companies last September.
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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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Bill Schmitt, chief growth officer at Lyric Health [Photos: Lyric Health]
Lyric Health Appoints Chief Growth Officer for Its Human and Pet Virtual Telehealth Platforms
by Sandra Engelland | Feb 5, 2026
Bill Schmitt will take the lead in scaling Lyric's core virtual care platform and driving growth across strategic portfolio businesses, including GoLexi, Lyric's virtual pet telehealth platform.
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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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Scott Drake, newly appointed president and CEO of CEC Entertainment [Photo: CEC Entertainment]
Chuck E. Cheese Parent To Promote Its CFO to President & CEO
by Sandra Engelland | Feb 4, 2026
Scott Drake has served as chief financial officer since joining the company in 2024. Previously, he held senior leadership roles at Farmer Brothers Coffee Co., GameStop Corp., and 7-Eleven, Inc.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Feb 4, 2026
An Army veteran, Jack Blaha brings decades of experience leading vertical software and technology-enabled services companies to Lexipol, a leading provider of solutions supporting public safety readiness.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Jan 30, 2026
After serving in CEO posts at Denny's and Red Lobster and as president of Chili's Bar & Grill, Kelli Valade will now lead the Dallas-based Women's Foodservice Forum, heading its professional staff and working with industry leaders to foster leadership development and create "limitless opportunities" for individuals, and for the companies they serve.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Jan 29, 2026
With more than two decades of experience building and scaling B2B SaaS platforms, Bala Pitchandi has led technology organizations across healthcare, proptech, and communications through critical growth phases
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