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Executive moves, new appointments, and honors across Dallas-Fort Worth.
Vice Admiral Buck (left) and SEAC Colón-López [Photos: First Command]
First Command Financial Services Adds New Members to Its Military Advisory Board
by Lance Murray | Dec 15, 2023
The First Command Military Advisory Board is a select group of retired senior flag officers and senior enlisted leaders representing each branch of the nation’s military services. Its members advise company leadership on how to best serve the financial interests of America’s career military families.
by Lance Murray |
Dec 15, 2023
Caterpillar said that Kaiser—a 23-year company veteran—will have responsibility for the Rail Division, Solar Turbines, Large Power Systems Division, Industrial Power Systems Division, Electric Power Division, Caterpillar Oil & Gas and Marine Division, Cat Reman (remanufactured parts), and the Electrification and Energy Solutions Division.
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 15, 2023
During Cynt Marshall's one-year term chairing the board of the Dallas Regional Chamber, she will preside over the DRC’s efforts to improve the quality of life for all people in the Dallas region. The DRC also named BCBSTX President Jim Springfield as its 2024 board chair-elect.
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 14, 2023
Southlake-based CareerPhysician LLC, a national leader in executive search and academic leadership development in child health, announced that Bruce Rubin, M.D. has been added to the Child Health Advisory Council, an advisory group of senior and emeritus chiefs and chairs who mentor and guide the next generation of child health leaders....
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Emily Henry joins Suffolk Texas as Director of Business Development [Photo: Jason Kindig]
Suffolk Hires Business Development Director to Support Its DFW Expansion
by Lance Murray | Dec 14, 2023
Emily Henry has joined Boston-based Suffolk’s Dallas-Fort Worth team as director of business development, supporting the growing demand for construction and the builder’s rapid expansion into DFW.
Suffolk, one of the largest construction enterprises in the country, said that Henry would be responsible for strategically identifying opportunities that support “smart growth” for the company, expanding on recent project wins in aviation, residential, and the public sectors, while “reinforcing the unique Suffolk culture and reputation as the most innovative builder in the country.”...
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 14, 2023
The firm said that Mike Leinback's 40-year architecture career gives him a unique perspective on the advances and changes in technology, procedures and processes that define the backbone of an active firm’s workflow.
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 14, 2023
Randell Weaver will be responsible for all U.S. operations. He joined the company in August as chief financial officer and will also continue to serve in that role, the coffee co-packing and tech company said.
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 14, 2023
Both execs will report to CEO Weldon Spangler as the company continues to implement a growth plan to revitalize the iconic brand globally. The moves come about a month after the casual dining chain appointed Spangler, a longtime board member and seasoned restaurant executive, as its new CEO.
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Merlin Bise [Photo: Inbenta]
Inbenta Appoints Tech Industry Veteran as Chief Technology Officer
by Lance Murray | Dec 14, 2023
Dallas-based conversational AI platform Inbenta has appointed Merlin Bise as chief technology officer, effective Jan. 1, the company announced.
Inbenta’s platform is designed to optimize customer experience.
“We’re constantly looking to stay at the forefront of how businesses solve complex customer experience challenges,” CEO Melissa Solis said in a statement. “The addition of Merlin as chief technology officer will be a crucial component in transforming both our product roadmap and technology stack, which will further advance our suite of conversational AI products with new solutions.”...
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 14, 2023
Chris Fallon has been named senior vice president, chief information officer by Dallas-based Wingstop and will lead the brand’s enterprise and restaurant technology solutions, IT infrastructure, and information security....
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 14, 2023
Irving-based RollKall, marking its 10th anniversary this year, announced the appointment of Brad Duea as its new chief executive officer.
A leading provider of innovative law enforcement technology solutions, RollKall said Duea’s appointment is a significant milestone for the company that works to improve law enforcement’s on-duty and off-duty community support....
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 14, 2023
Joe Porter has been appointed senior vice president of dealer training by Dallas-based Brightline Dealer Advisors, the largest independent insurance agency servicing the automotive market.
To his new role, Porter brings more than 25 years of extensive, hands-on training and consulting experience in the automotive retail, wholesale, and dealer wealth-building segments....
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Ravi Shrivastava [Photo: Ryan]
Ryan Names New SVP and Chief Technology and Data Officer
by Lance Murray | Dec 11, 2023
Business technology veteran Ravi Shrivastava has joined Dallas-based global tax services and software provider Ryan as senior vice president and chief technology and data officer.
Shrivastava brings more than two decades of business technology leadership with a proven track record in technology solutions driving innovation and strategic growth, the firm said....
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 8, 2023
Wellfit said the three hires represent a strategic expansion that aims to enhance the company's capabilities, drive innovation, and elevate the overall customer experience.
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 8, 2023
Coppell-based Tempest, a portfolio company of Pfingsten Partners and a leading player in the telecom industry, said Joe Hart will work to position the company for continued success and growth.
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 8, 2023
Ryan said that given its growth trajectory, the depth of each principal’s expertise will further serve global clients with unparalleled strategic and innovative tax-saving strategies.
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