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

 

Richardson-based Texans Credit Union Hires New VP of IT Systems

by | Jun 2, 2023

Richardson-based Texans Credit Union announced that Ian Beirnes has joined the organization as vice president of IT systems, a post in which he will be responsible for managing the credit union’s technology infrastructure and operations department.

“We are very pleased to welcome Ian to our leadership team,” CEO David Frazier said in a statement....

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T.D. Jakes Foundation Appoints New Chief Executive Officer
by | May 31, 2023
Kelley Cornish will lead the foundation, a Dallas-based workforce development and community building organization committed to building bridges to opportunity. "Bringing Kelley in to lead the foundation is a strategic and advantageous relationship that will help our efforts in a unique and inventive way," said foundation Chairman T.D. Jakes.
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Biote Names Healthcare Veteran Chief Commercial Officer
by | May 31, 2023
Mary J. Puncochar will lead Biote’s commercial initiatives to expand its presence in the growing market for hormone replacement therapy. She brings more than 30 years' experience in sales, tech-enabled marketing, and management roles at leading healthcare, pharmaceutical, and medical device companies.
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Toyota Motor Corp. Taps Plano‑Based TMNA Exec As Chief Project Leader of Its New Hydrogen Factory
by | May 31, 2023
Shinichi Yasui, a 35-year Toyota veteran, will take up the post at the Hydrogen Factory—a newly established company dedicated to accelerating customer-focused product development and production of fuel cells and hydrogen-related products.
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American National Bank of Texas Hires Emerging Markets President

by | May 28, 2023

Marcelo D. Mills has joined American National Bank of Texas as emerging markets president to increase and support business relationships throughout Southern Dallas.

The bank said his new role will help meet the diverse needs of business owners while furthering its mission and commitment to serve and strengthen its local communities....

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Dallas’ CyrusOne Announces Joint Venture for $7 Billion Project in Japan
by | May 22, 2023
In addition to forming CyrusOne KEP, the Japan joint venture with Kansai Electric Power Co., CyrusOne also announced that Chief Financial Officer Katherine Motlagh will step down from that role effective June 1, and that Michael Schafer, its SVP of finance, will assume the role of interim CFO.
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HALL Group Names Leaders for New Hotel, Residential Tower in Frisco
by | May 22, 2023

Veteran hotelier Hans Ritten has been appointed general manager for the upcoming HALL Park Hotel, and Ashley Herrera has been named senior property manager for The Monarch at HALL Park residential tower at the HALL Park development in Frisco, Dallas-based HALL Group announced....

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Global Executive Search and Global Expansion: TGI Fridays CEO to Step Down as Company Grows the Brand in New Territories
by | May 19, 2023

Ray Blanchette has stepped down as Chief Executive Officer of Dallas-based restaurant chain TGI Fridays and board chair Rohit Manocha, co-founder of TriArtisan Capital Advisors, will assume Blanchette’s responsibilities on an interim basis....

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Dallas-Based Ryan Adds 14th Member to Board of Managers

by | May 19, 2023

Leading global tax services and software provider Ryan announced that Fred Crawford has joined its board of managers as its 14th member.

“I am thrilled to welcome Fred to the Ryan Board of Managers,” Ryan Chairman and CEO G. Brint Ryan said in a statement. “Fred’s background in strategy, operations, and management consulting are key in helping Ryan continue to innovate, grow, and achieve our strategic objectives.”...

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Afrotech Future List Honors Two Dallas Entrepreneurs as National ‘Founders of the Year’
by | May 19, 2023

Two Dallas entrepreneurs have been recognized by Afrotech’s Future List as founders of the year.

Dennis Cail is co-founder and CEO of the fintech startup Zirtue and Mandy Price is co-founder and CEO of the diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging startup Kanarys....

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Dallas’ Omni Logistics Names its First Chief Digital Officer
by | May 19, 2023
Before joining the privately-owned, multibillion-dollar global logistics solutions provider, Paul Gaffney was Kohl’s chief technology and supply chain officer.
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Industry Veteran Joins Anblicks as Chief Data & Analytics Officer
by | May 19, 2023

Anil Bariki has joined Dallas-based Anblicks and chief data and analytics officer of the data and AI company that specializes in data modernization and transformation.

“We are glad to have Anil Bariki join our team as chief data and analytics officer....

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Texans Credit Union Promotes Longtime Employee to VP of Strategic Solutions

by | May 19, 2023

Richardson-based Texans Credit Union has promoted Tanya Patterson to vice president of strategic solutions, a role in which she will lead the newly formed Strategic Solutions department that will focus on identifying new growth opportunities for the credit union.

“We are excited to have Tanya leading our Strategic Solutions department. We believe her leadership skills will be instrumental in helping Texans achieve its strategic objectives,” Texans Credit Unioin CEO David Frazier said in a statement....

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Fort Worth’s Koddi Announces Appointments to Executive Leadership
by | May 19, 2023
With the appointments, the ad tech pioneer aims to deliver "even more improvements and innovations in the areas our customers and partners are prioritizing," President Nicholas Ward says.
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Plano MSP Provider The 20 Adds New Human Resources Director
by | May 19, 2023

Audrey Conley has been appointed as human resources director of the Plano-based The 20 MSP Group, a leading managed services provider.

The firm said that Conley brings more than 15 years of experience to the role....

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Dallas Proptech Stellar Names Former Uber Leader as VP of Operations
by | May 19, 2023
Matt Wetrich will lead operations encompassing sales, account management, contractor recruitment, and regional operations across the company’s nine U.S. metro areas.The venture-backed proptech announced $20 million in Series B growth equity financing in December.
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