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Irving’s RailPros Hires Jacobs Veteran as Chief Operating Officer

by | Apr 28, 2023

Irving-based RailPros has hired veteran executive Marco Loureiro as chief operating officer of the company that focuses exclusively on providing services to freight, passenger, and transit rail carriers across North America.

RailPros, which has offices nationwide, was founded in 2000. It said Loureiro will be based in Irving.

In a statement, RailPros’ CEO Kendall Koff welcomed Loureiro to the team, citing his expertise as an asset to the company’s strategic and growth-oriented decision-making....

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Ventra Health Hires Veteran Executive as Chief Financial Officer
by | Apr 28, 2023

Dallas-based Ventra Health announced veteran executive David Scharfstein has joined the company as chief financial officer.

Ventra Health is a leading healthcare organization focused on tech-enabled revenue cycle management, practice management, and advisory solutions for hospital-based physicians.

“We are thrilled to welcome David to Ventra Health,” CEO Steven Huddleston said in a statement....

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Unleashed Brands Expands Leadership Team, Adds New Role of Chief Development Officer
by | Apr 28, 2023
Slemons, an experienced retail real estate developer, spent more than 10 years at Starbucks and Amazon in key retail leadership positions. The position expands the Unleashed leadership team and is intended to help franchisees who have recently signed franchise agreements to find the best real estate, secure leases, and get units opened quickly.
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Enterprise Software Veteran Joins BackBox Board of Directors
by | Apr 28, 2023

Dallas-based network automation company BackBox announced that IT software industry leader Rita Selvaggi has joined its board of directors.

In a statement, Selvaggi expressed her belief that BackBox is a hidden gem for automating essential network tasks.

“BackBox may be the best-kept secret for automating network backups, single-click recovery, OS upgrades, and health checks,” she said....

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George W. Bush Presidential Museum Appoints New Director, Celebrates Bush Center 10th Anniversary

by | Apr 28, 2023

Teresa Lenling has been named as director of the George W. Bush Presidential Museum, a role in which she will drive all facets of the Bush Museum’s programs and lines of business, the George W. Bush Presidential Center announced.

She joins the organization as the George W. Bush Presidential Center celebrates its 10th Anniversary....

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The Concilio’s CEO Receives Prestigious George W. Bush Institute Trailblazer Citation Award
by | Apr 28, 2023
Florencia Velasco Fortner was honored with the George W. Bush Institute Trailblazer Citation at the Bush Center's Sixth Annual Forum on Leadership.
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Pioneer Natural Resources Names New Chief Executive to Succeed Retiring CEO
by | Apr 27, 2023
Currently Pioneer's president and COO, Richard D. "Rich" Dealy brings more than 30 years of industry experience in roles spanning nearly all operations and business functions at Pioneer and its predecessor company. He will replace the retiring Scott Sheffield. The news comes amid reports that Exxon Mobil Corp. has held preliminary talks with Pioneer about a possible acquisition of the company.
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Kanarys Appoints Vice President of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
by | Apr 26, 2023
Kendra Mack recently relocated to the Dallas-Fort Worth area to lead Kanarys' DEIB consulting practice. The firm said she is a dynamic speaker and expert facilitator committed to ensuring every employee feels valued.
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Ex-Frisco Mayor and PGA Official Join Board of Collin County Business Alliance

by | Apr 21, 2023

Maher Maso and Sandy Cross have been named to the Collin County Business Alliance board.

The mission of the Collin County Business Alliance is to engage business leaders and foster collaboration with stakeholders to drive regional impact in key areas ensuring the vibrancy of the community’s future.

Maso has served as a principal of site selection and incentives since 2018 at Ryan LLC....

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Silver Creek Midstream Announces Promotions of 2 Executives
by | Apr 21, 2023

Silver Creek Midstream LLC, an Irving-based private midstream company that operates crude oil gathering, transportation, and storage assets in Wyoming, has promoted two senior leaders.

Chris Storey has been promoted to President and CFO, where he will assist in the overall management of the Silver Creek organization....

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FleetPride Appoints Veteran Executive as Chief Executive Officer
by | Apr 21, 2023

Irving-based FleetPride Inc., the nation’s largest distributor of truck and trailer parts and service provider in the independent heavy-duty aftermarket, has appointed Kevin Weadick as chief executive officer....

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Abounding Prosperity Board Appoints Acting Chief Executive Officer
by | Apr 21, 2023

The board of directors of Abounding Prosperity Inc. has appointed Tamara Stephney as acting chief executive officer following the passing of founder and CEO Kirk D....

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Ex-Arkansas Surgeon General Joins Kindly Human as Strategic Adviser

by | Apr 21, 2023

A former surgeon general for the state of Arkansas has joined Dallas-based well-being company Kindly Human as a strategic adviser.

Dr. Greg Bledsoe served as the state’s surgeon general from 2015-2023. His past roles have included positions at Arkansas Heart Hospital, Align MD, and serving on the faculty of Johns Hopkins Department of Emergency Medicine....

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RS Appoints Exec as President, Americas on Permanent Basis
by | Apr 21, 2023

Fort Worth-based RS, formerly Allied Electronics & Automation, has permanently appointed Interim President Douglas Moody to the position of president, Americas.

RS is a trading brand of RS Group plc, a global omni-channel provider of industrial product and service solutions....

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Goodnight Midstream Promotes Exec to Chief Executive Officer
by | Apr 21, 2023

Grant Adams has been promoted to chief executive officer of Dallas-based Goodnight Midstream LLC, a portfolio company of Tailwater Capital LLC and a leading provider of produced water handling services....

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Humach Adds 2 Veteran Executives to its Leadership Team
by | Apr 21, 2023

Humach has appointed two industry veterans to leadership roles to assist with its goal of providing seamless customer experiences for companies seeking efficiency in their AI and digital transformation,

The company is a North Texas-based customer service provider that blends human and machine-driven contact center capabilities....

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