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Executive moves, new appointments, and honors across Dallas-Fort Worth.
Top row, left to right: Elaine Agather, Lisa Atherton, Marianne Auld, and Dan Berce; Second row, left to right: Mike Berry, David Endicott, and Katie Farmer; Third row, left to right: John Goff, Robert Isom, Rusty Reid, and Greg Ulmer
Inaugural Board Announced for Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership
by Lance Murray | Aug 29, 2023
The organization said the board signifies a "robust and resolute commitment to attracting and recruiting businesses to Fort Worth," one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation.
by Lance Murray |
Aug 29, 2023
Restaurant industry veteran Brandon Coleman III has been named chief executive officer of Dallas-based TGI Fridays, charged with moving the company forward into a new era....
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by David Seeley |
Aug 29, 2023
Michael Kowski brings extensive long-term city planning experience to MEDC, including urban development and design, land acquisition, and capital improvement projects, the organization said. He most recently served as the Director of Parks and Recreation for the city of McKinney, where he oversaw multiple eight-figure projects.
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 29, 2023
Pharma industry veteran Paula Whitman has joined the Dallas office of JLL as vice president within the Healthcare and Life Sciences division, where she will specialize in healthcare brokerage, the company announced....
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Jessica Burns (left) has been named Chief Operating Officer for Valify and Valify Solutions Group. Matthew Clark has returned to the company as Chief Technology Officer. [Photos: Business Wire]
Frisco Cost-Management Tech Platform Valify Makes C-Suite Moves
by Lance Murray | Aug 28, 2023
Frisco-based Valify announced the appointments of two key C-suite executives to the cost-management technology platform’s leadership team.
The company, which specializes in the classification and benchmarking of non-labor expenditures for healthcare providers, announced that Jessica Burns assumes the role of chief operating officer for Valify and Valify Solutions Group, an innovative group purchasing model tailored exclusively to hospital purchased services....
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 28, 2023
Plano-based fintech Alkami Technology Inc. has launched a first-of-its kind Engagement AI Model via its AI Predictive Modeling solution that combines artificial intelligence, machine learning, and Alkami’s proprietary Key Lifestyle Indicators....
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by Quincy Preston and Lance Murray |
Aug 25, 2023
The Dallas-based private equity firm has seen considerable activity in 2023, including the close of its third flagship fund at over $1 billion and the exit of BeautyBio. The personnel expansion follows the recent appointment of former SlimFast executive Doug Reader as a senior managing director.
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 25, 2023
Aethon Energy Operating LLC announced that Andrea Wescott Passman has been appointed as chief operating officer, Kang Chen as chief information officer, and Kat Lyles as general counsel....
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Deb Blackwell
Fort Worth’s Operio Group Appoints Chief Revenue Officer
by Lance Murray | Aug 25, 2023
Fort Worth-based Operio Group has hired Deb Blackwell as chief revenue officer of the emerging holding company building a global body of brands that supply and support the solid dose manufacturing industry.
The company called it a strategic move signifying its commitment to driving growth and operational excellence in the solid dose space, as Blackwell brings with her an impressive track record of revenue optimization and leadership....
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 25, 2023
SMU's Cox School of Business named financier and Bush Center leader Ken Hersh as its first Distinguished Executive-in-Residence. Students will have an invaluable opportunity to get first-hand career advice from someone with decades of experience at the highest levels of business.
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 25, 2023
Robert J. Kirk, founder and CEO of Richardson-based InterGen Data recently was named to the National Small Business Association Leadership Council.
NSBA is the nation’s oldest small-business advocacy organization and positions itself as a nonpartisan group that aims to promote policies conducive to a healthy small-business environment....
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 25, 2023
Jennifer Skinner has been named assistant vice president for student affairs and dean of students at the University of North Texas at Dallas, the university announced....
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Jessica Heer [Photo: FWEDP]
Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership Names Jessica Heer as New EVP
by Quincy Preston | Aug 18, 2023
The newly formed Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership was unveiled in an announcement by the Fort Worth Chamber’s executive board in March.
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 18, 2023
Six new board of trustee members have been announced by Southwestern Medical Foundation for 2023–24 to help lead its work to advance progress in medicine.
Board Chair Jere W....
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 18, 2023
Dallas-based global tax services and software giant Ryan announced the promotions of Michael Falleroni and Matt Lowell to the leadership role of principal in its credits and incentives (C&I) practice.
Ryan said that as principals, Falleroni and Lowell will be responsible for further developing and growing the C&I team and providing strategic guidance to clients on various tax credit and business incentive programs and opportunities....
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 18, 2023
MoneyGram International Inc., the Dallas-based global financial technology company, announced its new board of directors composed of a diverse mix of global industry leaders with deep experience in the payments, financial services, and technology industries....
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