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

 

SPCA of Texas Appoints Former Dallas City Council Member as President, CEO

by | Dec 1, 2023
In his new role, Chris Luna will lead 153 employees and 992 volunteers in the 85-year-old organization’s mission to provide every animal exceptional care and a loving home by preventing and prosecuting animal cruelty, caring for rescued animals, and keeping pets in their loving homes.
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Sow Good Hires New CFO, Announces $2.8M Private Placement
by | Dec 1, 2023

Irving-based freeze-dried candy and treat company Sow Good Inc., announced the appointment of Keith Terreri as permanent chief financial officer, beginning Dec. 4, and said it completed a $2.77 million private placement raised from 426,288 newly issued shares. ...

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Wondr Health Adds Veteran Exec as Chief Technology Officer
by | Dec 1, 2023
Wondr Health said that Greg Tracy joins the company at an exciting time of innovation and growth after years of proven service in the digital health and benefits space.
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NTT Data Adds Industry Veteran as President of Launch by NTT Data
by | Dec 1, 2023
Tammy Soares brings over 25 years of experience to her new post and a career journey fueled by her fascination with technology's innate ability to make the impossible possible, NTT Data said.
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Brinker International Appoints New President of Maggiano’s Little Italy

by | Dec 1, 2023
As president of Maggiano's Little Italy and SVP of Brinker International, Dominique Bertolone will lead and grow the Maggiano's brand and serve as a member of Brinker's executive leadership team.
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The Last Word: Fort Worth Mayor Pro Tem Gyna Bivens on Being Elected to the NLC Board
The National League of Cities elected Bivens to serve a one-year term on the NLC Board of Directors. Representing Council District 5 in Fort Worth, Bivens stepped into her new role at NLC’s 2023 City Summit in Atlanta, where the organization kicked off a year-long celebration of its centennial.
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Ursuline Academy Names Principal Andrea Shurley as Incoming President

Andrea Shurley has been appointed as the next president of Ursuline Academy of Dallas, starting in July 2024.

Shurley, currently the principal of the Catholic college preparatory school for girls, will succeed Gretchen Kane, making her the eighth academy president....

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Frisco’s Sonar Software Appoints New CEO
by | Nov 24, 2023
Bixler will lead the Sonar team in providing comprehensive customer lifecycle management technology for internet service providers while continuing to boost growth and momentum in the fiber and hybrid ISP markets.
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Southlake-Based Logile Names New Chief Revenue Officer

by | Nov 22, 2023

Southlake-based Logile, a leading retail labor planning and inventory management SaaS platform, has named Brett Friedman as chief revenue officer.

Friedman will take the lead in revenue generation and marketing operations, helping position Logile as the top provider of store-level planning, scheduling, and task performance, the company said.

 Purna Mishra, President and CEO of Logile, said that Friedman is the “right leader” at the right time....

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Dallas Historical Society to Honor TWU Chancellor for Education Excellence
by | Nov 22, 2023

The Dallas Historical Society’s Award for Excellence in education has been awarded to Texas Woman’s University Chancellor Carine Feyten for her outstanding contributions to the field....

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Plano’s Aimbridge Hospitality Announces Chief Executive Officer Transition
by | Nov 21, 2023

Plano-based Aimbridge Hospitality, a leading, global hospitality management company and the world’s largest third-party hotel operator, announced it is searching for a new chief executive officer.

The search is part of a transition plan for Michael J. Deitemeyer, who is stepping down as CEO, effective Dec. 31.

An executive committee of the board led by Aimbridge Chairman Glenn Murphy has been formed and will lead a comprehensive search for a world class CEO replacement, the company said....

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Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas Names Interim President

by | Nov 20, 2023

Ashlee Verner, CPA, has been appointed interim president of Workforce Solutions of Greater Dallas, its board of directors announced.

Verner has a proven track record in workforce development and a commitment to the mission, Workforce Solutions said. She brings valuable expertise coupled with her strong financial knowledge to the role.

Verner has been with Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas for nine years, most recently as the chief financial officer and executive vice president.   “I have full confidence in Ashlee’s ability to lead us forward at this juncture,” Workforce Solutions Board Chair Carter Holston said....

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DallasNews Corp. Announces New Chief Product & Innovation Officer
by | Nov 19, 2023

DallasNews Corporation has named Chris Patheiger as chief product and innovation officer, effective Jan. 2, 2024.

For the last two years, Patheiger has been the chief product and data officer for Torstar Corporation, publisher of The Toronto Star. He has more than 13 years of senior management experience leading product, data, technology, and marketing teams in creating and commercializing digital products....

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Uncle Julio’s Restaurant Group Announces New CEO, COO
by | Nov 17, 2023

Irving-based Uncle Julio’s Restaurant Group has named Scott Lawson as CEO and RJ Thomas as president and chief operating officer to accelerate the company’s growth.

“Uncle Julio’s commitment to authentic, one-of-kind dining experiences has created an incredibly loyal following and I’m honored to assume the role of CEO,” Lawton said in a statement....

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Dallas’ Comerica Inc. Names New Senior EVP/Chief Risk Officer
by | Nov 10, 2023
Brian Goldman, who's had numerous risk management roles at Goldman Sachs and Citibank, will be responsible for overseeing risk on an enterprise-wide basis at Comerica.
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