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Trez Capital Appoints Executive Managing Director, Global Head of Capital Raising

by | Dec 1, 2023
Trez Capital is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and has an office in Addison. John Creswell will be based in the U.S., the firm said.
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Southwest Airlines Announces More Executive Leadership Changes
by | Dec 1, 2023

Dallas-based discount airline giant Southwest Airlines Co. announced its latest round of executive leadership changes and organizational alignment, effective Dec.1, that the company said would provide additional focus and clarity to support its strategic priorities....

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Plano’s Furniture Marketing Group Acquires Contract Associates
by | Dec 1, 2023

Plano-based commercial furniture solutions provider Furniture Marketing Group has acquired Contract Associates, an established contract furniture dealer with locations in El Paso and Albuquerque.

The company said the acquisition is a significant milestone for FMG, as it brings together two organizations that are dedicated to elevating workspaces with innovative and functional design....

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Fort Worth Public Library Gets a New Director After Nationwide Search
by | Dec 1, 2023
Midori Clark has been director of library and cultural services for the City of Aurora, the third largest city in Colorado, since 2019.
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United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Names New CFO

by | Dec 1, 2023

Rebecca Billings will join United Way of Metropolitan Dallas as chief financial officer, the social change organization announced.

Billings comes to United Way of Metropolitan Dallas from the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Society Inc., where she was chief financial officer for six years. She assumes her new position on Dec. 4....

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Arlington-Based National Residential Lot Developer Forestar Names D.R. Horton Exec as Incoming CEO
by | Dec 1, 2023

Forestar Group Inc., an Arlington-based national residential lot developer, has announced the retirement of Daniel (Dan) C. Bartok and the appointment of Anthony (Andy) W. Oxley as president and chief executive officer, effective Jan. 1.

Oxley will join Forestar from Arlington-based D.R. Horton Inc., where he currently serves as SVP – Business Development....

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Goodnight Midstream Announces New CFO and New Chief Strategy Officer
by | Dec 1, 2023
Dallas-based Goodnight Midstream is a portfolio company of Tailwater Capital, a Dallas-based diversified middle market private equity that focuses on "creating needed energy and growth infrastructure."
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SPCA of Texas Appoints Former Dallas City Council Member as President, CEO
by | Dec 1, 2023
In his new role, Chris Luna will lead 153 employees and 992 volunteers in the 85-year-old organization’s mission to provide every animal exceptional care and a loving home by preventing and prosecuting animal cruelty, caring for rescued animals, and keeping pets in their loving homes.
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Wondr Health Adds Veteran Exec as Chief Technology Officer

by | Dec 1, 2023
Wondr Health said that Greg Tracy joins the company at an exciting time of innovation and growth after years of proven service in the digital health and benefits space.
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NTT Data Adds Industry Veteran as President of Launch by NTT Data
by | Dec 1, 2023
Tammy Soares brings over 25 years of experience to her new post and a career journey fueled by her fascination with technology's innate ability to make the impossible possible, NTT Data said.
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Texas Transportation Hall of Honor Inducts Longtime DFW Transit Executive
by | Dec 1, 2023
Gary Thomas, the former president and executive director of DART and current Transit & Rail Market director at H.W. Lochner, received the recognition. The hall of honor was established by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute.
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Brinker International Appoints New President of Maggiano’s Little Italy
by | Dec 1, 2023
As president of Maggiano's Little Italy and SVP of Brinker International, Dominique Bertolone will lead and grow the Maggiano's brand and serve as a member of Brinker's executive leadership team.
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Arlington Gets $780K Grant To Research Drone & Robot Delivery From Food Banks

by | Dec 1, 2023
With the help of the U.S. Department of Energy grant, the city of Arlington said it will conduct an innovative pilot program to test the efficiency and scalability of using autonomous, electric drone and robot delivery vehicles. The goal: Reduce greenhouse gas emissions while serving residents in need.
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Universal Kids Resort Gets Its Name After a Groundbreaking in Frisco
by | Dec 1, 2023
The "one-of-a-kind" Universal Kids Resort being built in Frisco is designed for families with young children. It will offer a 300-room themed hotel and a theme park featuring "immersive themed lands" that celebrate Universal's brand of entertainment, humor, and fun.
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Tanishq, India’s Leading Jewelry Retailer, Opens a Store in Frisco as Part of Its U.S. Expansion
by | Dec 1, 2023
Some 235,000 Indian Americans live in Dallas-Fort Worth, part of the 450,000 who live in Texas. India's leading jewelry retailer has taken notice—and opened stores in Frisco and Houston this week to bring "artfully crafted jewelry to the Indian diaspora" living in the communities.
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Dallas-Based HundredX Partners with Forbes to Create 2024 ‘Best Brands for Customer Service’ Rankings
by | Nov 30, 2023
HundredX said the top five brands for overall best customer service outperformed competitors in all categories measured including people, speed, services provided, and problem resolution. This is the fourth Forbes list powered by HundredX to date.
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