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Executive moves, new appointments, and honors across Dallas-Fort Worth.
From left: Trey Bowles, Wendy Guillies, and Jewel Burks Solomon [Photos via Center for American Entrepreneurship]
D.C.-Based Center for American Entrepreneurship Adds North Texas Innovation Leader to Its Board
by Lance Murray | Oct 6, 2023
Trey Bowles, managing director of Techstars' Physical Health Accelerator in Fort Worth, has been appointed as a new board member of the Washington, D.C., organization alongside two other national innovation leaders. The group is committed to educating policymakers on fostering entrepreneurship.
by Lance Murray |
Oct 6, 2023
Irving-based LineLeader by ChildcareCRM has appointed Brett Nellar as chief executive officer of the provider of SaaS software and digital payment solutions for the early childcare education market.
“We’re thrilled to have Brett in the CEO role,” Bill Hurley, a board member at LineLeader, said in a statement. “He is a proven leader with the experience, passion, and vision to lead LineLeader through its next phase of growth and innovation.”...
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 6, 2023
Veteran technology leader Dave Moore has been named chief technology officer of Plano-based QuickFee, an accounts receivable accelerator for professional service firms.
Moore is an experienced technology leader in strategy and product development, cloud computing, big data, and machine learning....
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 6, 2023
Dallas-based Oberheiden P.C., a business defense and federal litigation firm, has announced the addition of three high-ranking former government officials and representatives.
Coming aboard are:
- Secretary Mike Pompeo, former U.S. Secretary of State, former director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), and former Congressman from Kansas
- Director John Ratcliffe, 6th director of National Intelligence (DNI), Former Congressman, and former U.S.
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BuDhaGirl Appoints First President and Chief Operating Officer for Its Dallas-Based Luxe Lifestyle Jewelry Brand
by Lance Murray | Oct 6, 2023
Susan Alvarez has stepped into a pivotal role at BuDhaGirl LLC, taking the reins as its first president and chief operating officer. The Dallas-based luxury lifestyle brand, known for its iconic “All-Weather Bangles,” aims to amplify the growth of the innovative jewelry brand known for its mindfulness principles.
It’s a strategic move that BuDhaGirl said underscores its commitment to expedite growth and operational excellence in the industry....
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 6, 2023
Brent Nash has joined Dallas-based Elara Caring as chief development officer, a new executive role specifically created to further maximize the provider’s growth strategy and meet the nation’s escalating home health needs....
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 6, 2023
Al Arun, who previously worked with Securonix CEO Nayaki Nayyar, will lead customer success and support as Securonix enters its next phase of growth.
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 6, 2023
Dallas-based Apex Fintech Solutions has appointed Chantal Wessels as chief financial officer, succeeding Chris Springer, who will transition to strategic finance adviser, after a successful four-year tenure leading the company....
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As It Expands, College of Health Care Professions Adds New Dallas Campus President
by Lance Murray | Oct 6, 2023
With the announcement of an expansion of its Dallas campus, The College of Health Care Professions has welcomed Mark Garland as the new campus president.
Garland’s career has spanned nearly three decades in higher education, from the classroom to overseeing many campuses, CHCP said. Before joining CHCP, Garland was president of the Davenport campus at Kaplan University, as well as the Las Vegas and Los Angeles locations at The Art Institute of Las Vegas....
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 6, 2023
Dallas-based Cresta Fund Management has promoted John Skrinar to partner in its sustainable investing strategy.
Skrinar, who joined Cresta in early 2021 and has been working in the renewable fuels industry for more than 15 years, will continue with his key role in transaction sourcing, transaction execution, fundraising, and portfolio management, the firm said....
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 2, 2023
Founded in 1915 as a single scrap yard in Dallas, CMC has grown into a Fortune 500 company with hundreds of facilities and nearly 13,000 employees serving customers worldwide.
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by Lance Murray |
Sep 29, 2023
WSP, a leading engineering, environment, and professional services consultancy in the U.S. has named Ning Zhang national tolling lead and will be based in the company’s Dallas office....
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Matthew Osborn will serve as Goodnight Midstream's President and Chief Operating Officer. [Photo: LInkedIn]
Industry Veteran Joins Goodnight Midstream as President, Chief Operating Officer
by Lance Murray | Sep 29, 2023
Matthew Osborn has joined Dallas-based Goodnight Midstream LLC as president and chief operating officer of the Tailwater Capital LLC portfolio company, a leading provider of produced water handling services in Permian Basin, Bakken, and Eagle Ford.
“We’re honored to have Matt join our team and look forward to the leadership he will bring to our company,” CEO Grant Adams said in a statement....
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by Lance Murray |
Sep 29, 2023
Jim Hilton has been named field mobility adviser by Frisco-based Advantix, the managed connectivity experience provider.
The company said Hilton’s appointment is the latest in a series of moves to add resources and leadership expertise that support the company’s growing number of customers in the foodservice distribution vertical....
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by Lance Murray |
Sep 29, 2023
Adrian Watkins will focus on expanding the company's debt origination business throughout the Southern United States, Schelin Uldricks & Co. said. Throughout his career, Watkins has been responsible for investing over $2 billion in capital on real estate assets valued at over $8.6 billion.
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by Lance Murray |
Sep 29, 2023
Canyon Ranch, a Fort Worth-based innovator in destination wellness, has appointed Mark Rivers as its new chief executive officer, looking to his leadership as they grow their emerging ecosystem of properties in Texas and beyond.
Canyon Ranch announced in July with VICI Properties Inc. an expansion of the Canyon Ranch brand, and the company said Rivers played a pivotal role in executing that partnership....
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