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

 

Lennox EVP/CFO to Retire; Longtime Company Exec Named Successor

by | Oct 27, 2023

Richardson-based climate control giant Lennox announced that Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Joe Reitmeier has chosen to retire and will be succeeded by Michael Quenzer, effective Jan. 1.

Reitmeier’s retirement is effective Feb. 29, after 18 years with the company. Quenzer has been vice president of Financial Planning & Analysis and Investor Relations....

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Spectral AI Names EVP to Spearhead UK Subsidiary, Global Expansion of Imaging Tech
by | Oct 27, 2023
Spectral AI has recently secured its largest contract to date from the U.S. government, an award exceeding $149 million, boosting its total U.S. government awards accrued since 2019 to more than $246 million, as it aims to revolutionize wound care. The company's DeepView SnapShot Wound Imaging System, has received UK Conformity Assessed (UKCA) marking for use in the United Kingdom and has been classified as a Class 1 medical device by U.S. FDA.
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Nanoscope Therapeutics Names VP of Global Research and Development
by | Oct 27, 2023

Najam Sharif, Ph.D., DSc, has been appointed as vice president of global research and development by Dallas-based Nanoscope Therapeutics Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing gene therapies for inherited retinal diseases.

Sharif is a veteran in drug/device discovery and development, the company said.

“We are delighted to welcome Naj to the Nanoscope team,” Sulagna Bhattacharya, co-founder and CEO of Nanoscope, said in a statement....

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Green Space Visionary Arun Agarwal Embarks on Second Term as Dallas Park Board President
by | Oct 27, 2023
Dallas business leader Arun Agarwal's executive eye and passion for parks has driven strategic green space projects spurring growth and community. Milestones under his Dallas Park and Recreation Board leadership include Harwood Park, Parkdale Lake Park, Southern Gateway Park, the Cedar Crest Preserve land donation, and more.
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Ever.Ag Acquires Austin Data Labs ‘To Reinvent Global Food Supply Chains’

by | Oct 25, 2023
Aiming to pioneer "efficient, transparent farm-to-table solutions," Frisco-based Ever.Ag said the acquisition amplifies its focus on end-to-end visibility across the entire food supply chain—"from seeds to table."
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CapRock Partners Expands in Texas Led by New Fort Worth-Based VP
by | Oct 21, 2023

Real estate investment firm CapRock Partners is expanding in the Texas market, bringing on a new executive to lead acquisitions in the state.

The California-based company announced that it has hired Taylor Starnes as vice president of acquisitions for its Central Region, which includes a Texas focus....

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Irving’s RumbleOn Appoints Former Harley-Davidson Exec As Its New CEO
by | Oct 20, 2023
RumbleOn, the largest powersports retailer in North America, has appointed Michael Kennedy as its new CEO, succeeding interim CEO Mark Tkach.
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Irving’s TXOne Networks Names New Chief Financial Officer
by | Oct 20, 2023
YC Wu joins TXOne Networks with almost three decades of experience in the global financial markets as a banker at Goldman Sachs, UBS, JPMorgan Chase, and Citigroup.
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Celanese Corp. Adds Microchip Technology CEO to Its Board of Directors

by | Oct 20, 2023
Ganesh Moorthy is president, CEO, and a member of the board of directors of Microchip Technology Inc. Celanese said he will join its board effective Dec. 1, bringing the total number of board members to 11.
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DART Celebrates 40 Years of Service to North Texas, Elects New Board Leaders
by | Oct 20, 2023
The new DART board chair is CapitalSoft CEO and former Richardson mayor Gary Slagel. DART's other new board leaders include vice chair Rodney Schlosser, M. Nathan Barbera as new secretary, and Flora M. Hernandez as assistant secretary.
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Dallas-Based FieldPulse Raises $21M in Series B Funding to Fuel Growth, Product Development
by | Oct 20, 2023

Dallas-based FieldPulse, a leading software provider in the field service industry, announced a $21 million Series B funding round led by Fulcrum Equity Partners, the company announced....

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Plano’s AllerVie Health Announces New Management Hires, Promotions
by | Oct 20, 2023
AllerVie Health is a national network of board-certified allergists and immunologists partnering for the advancement of patient care, serving patients across 12 states in 75 clinic locations.
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Fort Worth’s Simpli.fi Appoints New CFO

by | Oct 20, 2023
Evan Kolter succeeds Andries Marx, who led Simpli.fi's finance and human resources teams through rapid growth over the last 10 years, the company said.
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Dallas PropTech Stellar Hires New Chief Revenue Officer and VP of People Operations
by | Oct 20, 2023
Stellar said that Melissa Bates and Jami Smith will help maintain rapid growth and fuel the company as it continues to evolve to offer innovative technology and customer-centric services as a pioneer in proptech.
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Meeting Professionals International Names New CFO, Acquires Canada’s the EVENT
by | Oct 20, 2023
Tim Boobar has been hired as the new CFO of Dallas-based Meeting Professionals International, which also announced its acquisition of "the EVENT," one of Canada's most prestigious event industry experiences.
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Abilene-Based PakEnergy Opens DFW Office in Frisco’s Hall Park
by | Oct 18, 2023
PakEnergy, a provider of cloud-based software solutions for the oil and gas industry, also announced it has appointed three strategic hires to its leadership team.
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