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Executive moves, new appointments, and honors across Dallas-Fort Worth.
Vegetable physiologist Daniel Leskovar (left) and turfgrass breeder Ambika Chandra will oversee the Texas A&M AgriLife center at Dallas mission to "promote urban horticulture and forestry, the effective use of water and land resources, urban landscapes and healthy living for all Texans." [Photos: TAMU]
A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center in Dallas Names Director, Assistant Director
by Lance Murray | Jan 12, 2024
The AgriLife leaders look forward to working with public and private partners as the center advances science to protect natural resources, support economies, and promote sustainable urban living in North Texas.
by Lance Murray |
Jan 12, 2024
Dallas-based middle-market private equity firm Crossplane Capital announced three promotions and one new hire.
The company said the moves come after a strong 2023 that included nine acquisitions and one exit....
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by Lance Murray |
Jan 12, 2024
Frisco-based frozen Mexican food manufacturer Ruiz Food Products Inc. announced a series of executive leadership and board changes the company said are designed to position it for the next great growth period....
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by Lance Murray |
Jan 12, 2024
Jason Keever has been appointed president of Ryan’s tax.com division, the Dallas-based global tax services and software provider announced.
He comes to Ryan with more than 15 years of experience driving revenue at several private equity-backed, high-growth software-as-a-service companies, Ryan said....
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OnAsset Intelligence Hires NanoThings Co-Founder as Connected Label Product Manager
by Lance Murray | Jan 12, 2024
NanoThings Inc. co-founder and former CEO Tim Williams has been hired by Irving-based OnAsset Intelligence to lead new product development and innovation for a full line of connected label products.
Intelligent connected labels powered by new technologies, manufacturing processes, and form factors offer global logistics stakeholders a first-in-industry ability to add layers of visibility and data capture, OnAsset said....
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by Lance Murray |
Jan 12, 2024
Industry veteran Jeff Doane has been appointed chief commercial officer of Dallas-based Omni Hotels & Resorts, bringing 20 years of hospitality experience to his new post....
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by Lance Murray |
Jan 12, 2024
Dallas-based global data center developer and operator CyrusOne announced a couple of executive moves for the company that specializes in delivering state-of-the-art digital infrastructure solutions.
Owen Morris was announced as its new chief financial officer, effective March 11....
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by Lance Murray |
Jan 12, 2024
Texas Women’s Foundation interim president and CEO Dena Jackson, Ph.D., will leave the organization at the end of the month and the organization said that Hattie Hill will serve as executive in residence....
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Power couple Megha and NIrav Tolia, hailing from the worlds of television and tech, have found a welcoming home in Dallas-Fort Worth. [Photo: SMU]
Decoding the Attraction: Why These Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs Make Dallas-Fort Worth Home
by Nicole Ward, DRC Data Journalist | Jan 9, 2024
Nextdoor.com co-founder and recent Dallas-Fort Worth transplant Nirav Tolia puts it simply: “It’s a great place to live.” Here's why Tolia and other dynamic newcomers believe the fast-growing region is a land of opportunity and community for 21st-century pioneers.
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 28, 2023
Fort Worth-based higher education virtual health and well-being provider TimelyCare announced that veteran financial executive Cortney Johnson is joining the company as chief financial officer.
TimelyCare said that Johnson has a rich background in financial leadership and will play a pivotal role in guiding its financial planning, strategy, accounting, and reporting to propel the company’s exceptional growth....
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 28, 2023
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, a leading distributor of beverage alcohol, announced that Matthew Metz has been appointed president, Central Region, effective in February.
The company is headquartered in Miami and Dallas.
Metz will report to John Wittig, Southern Glazer’s chief commercial officer, and will be responsible for leading all business activities in Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, and Texas markets....
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 27, 2023
TDIndustries Inc. has appointed Frank Musolino as the fourth chief executive officer of the Dallas-based provider of cutting-edge facilities services and mechanical construction solutions.
The company said that Musolino’s appointment is a milestone in its 77-year history....
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Rebecca Hern, MD, Investments and FC in Charge, Wedbush Securities, Dallas, TX [Photo: Business Wire]
Wedbush Securities Welcomes New Dallas-Based Managing Director to Strengthen Local Footprint
by Lance Murray | Dec 27, 2023
Rebecca Hern has been named managing director of Los Angeles-based Wedbush Securities in Dallas, a diversified independent financial services provider.
Specializing in serving divorced or widowed women and having a unique background as a former personal banker, Hern said the position is a good fit for her as she returns to her hometown....
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 26, 2023
Dallas-based construction company Balfour Beatty announced it has appointed Richard Ryan to senior vice president, National Safety and Sustainability and Jenni Kelley to senior vice president, chief financial officer of the company’s U.S....
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 26, 2023
Coppell-based Dave & Buster’s Entertainment Inc. Chief Financial Officer Michael Quartieri will retire effective April 30, the owner and operator of entertainment and dining venues announced....
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 22, 2023
Industry veteran Walter Carter has been added to the business advisory board of Irving-based QualiZeal Inc., an independent digital quality engineering services company.
The company said his addition is a strategic move aimed at leveraging Carter’s transformative leadership experience in the banking and financial sector as QualiZeal fortifies its position as a leader in the digital transformation landscape....
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