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

 

Dallas’ Oberheiden PC Adds 3 Former High-Ranking Government Officials

by | 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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Spectral AI Appoints ‘High-Impact’ Healthcare Exec to its Board of Directors
by | Oct 6, 2023
In September, the firm began trading on Nasdaq and secured a BARDA Project BioShield contract worth up to $149 million.
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BuDhaGirl Appoints First President and Chief Operating Officer for Its Dallas-Based Luxe Lifestyle Jewelry Brand
by | 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....

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Elara Caring Adds Chief Development Officer to Boost Growth Strategy
by | 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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Apex Fintech Solutions Taps Nasdaq Exec as New Chief Financial Officer

by | 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.

Apex said it is the fintech for fintechs, powering innovation and the future of digital wealth management.

“As we enter into a new era of growth for Apex, I’m excited to announce Chantal as part of the Apex leadership team, as she brings both relevant sector expertise and highly complementary hands-on experience to the role,” CEO Bill Capuzzi said in a statement....

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Procure IT Managing Partner to Lead Its CX Platform
by | Oct 6, 2023

Procure IT, the Carrollton-based data-driven IT procurement and management company, announced that Managing Partner Jordan Solender will lead the development of Procure IT’s ground-breaking Customer Experience (CX) Platform....

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As It Expands, College of Health Care Professions Adds New Dallas Campus President
by | 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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Cresta Fund Management Promotes Renewable Fuels Specialist to Partner
by | 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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WSP Appoints New Vice President as National Tolling Lead in Dallas Office

by | 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.

In his new role as a vice president, Zhang will be responsible for enhancing and reinforcing its growing range of toll industry services to new and existing clients....

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Allen AI Platform Inbenta Adds 3 Veteran Executives to Leadership Team
by | Sep 29, 2023
Inbenta said the executive team additions will help support its expansion in the North American market; further innovate its products and services; and boost Inbenta's brand awareness in key sectors.
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Industry Veteran Joins Goodnight Midstream as President, Chief Operating Officer
by | 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....

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Advantix Adds Foodservice Distribution Veteran as Field Mobility Adviser
by | 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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Canyon Ranch Taps Veteran Executive as New Chief Executive Officer

by | 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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Dallas’ Holt Lunsford Commercial Names Industry Veteran as President
by | Sep 29, 2023
Mario Zandstra's career spans over three decades. The company said he brings a wealth of executive experience and industry background in both the office and industrial sectors to his new role.
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Trinity Metro Taps Agency Veteran as Vice President of Rail
by | Sep 29, 2023
Reed Lanham played a key role in the startup of TEXRail and successfully led Trinity Metro’s implementation of positive train control on both Trinity Railway Express and TEXRail.
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Trinity Consultants Appoints New Divisional President of Built Environment Practice
by | Sep 29, 2023

Trinity Consultants announced that Herbert Els has been appointed divisional president of its Built Environment practice.

Trinity Consultants is a Dallas-based global environmental consulting firm providing services and solutions in the Built Environment, EH&S Regulatory Compliance, Life Sciences, and Water & Ecology markets....

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