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3 North Texas Innovators in the Spotlight as D CEO Healthcare Award Finalists

Five organizations were also named in the Achievement in Innovation category.
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The Last Word: Steve Case On a “Once in a Lifetime” Kind of Opportunity
by | Sep 15, 2023
Investor and tech pioneer Steve Case, best known as the co-founder and former CEO of AOL, made this call to action yesterday while visiting North Texas at Dallas Startup Week in Frisco. The pandemic "created an opening that's a unique, maybe even once-in-a-lifetime, kind of opportunity," he added.
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Dallas’ LPA Design Studios Adds Industry Veteran as Managing Director
by | Sep 15, 2023

Dallas-based LPA Design Studios has added industry veteran John Hoenig as managing director of structural engineering, guiding structural design across civic, education, science and technology, healthcare, and commercial projects....

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Kimberly-Clark Corp. Adds Veteran Executive to its Board of Directors
by | Sep 15, 2023

Irving-based consumer products giant Kimberly-Clark Corp. announced that Deeptha Khanna has been elected to its board of directors and that the size of the board will be increased from 12 to 13 members.

Khanna will be appointed to serve on the board’s Audit Committee.

“We are thrilled to have Deeptha join our board,” Chairman and CEO Mike Hsu said in a statement....

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Dallas-Based TACenergy Names New Director of Supply, Director of Marketing

by | Sep 15, 2023

Dallas-based TACenergy, one of the nation’s largest wholesale fuel sales companies, announced the appointments of two newly created positions supporting company growth plans to extend competitively priced product sales across the nation.

Hazel Helm was named director of supply and Randy Grizzle was named director, sales & marketing, and the company said they will add depth to the senior management team and support to key service areas....

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Dallas’ Hope Leigh Marketing Group Adds Head of Client Services
by | Sep 15, 2023

Hope Leigh Marketing Group, a Dallas-based women-owned agency specializing in talent attraction, recruitment marketing, and employer branding, has added Carly Sparpana as head of client services....

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Chili’s Grill & Bar Targets Enhanced CRM Program with VP of Marketing, Agency Additions
by | Sep 15, 2023

Dallas-based restaurant company Brinker International has added industry veteran Steve Kelly as vice president of marketing and award-winning business agency GALE to assist with its CRM (customer relationship management) activities.

The company said that the two moves will allow Chili’s Grill & Bar to serve guests “in a more compelling way” as the brand revamps its digital presence....

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Mohr Partners Taps Industry Veteran as Dallas Office Director
by | Sep 15, 2023

Tod Zhang has joined Dallas-based Mohr Partners Inc. as director of its Dallas office, focusing on building a leading industrial tenant-representation practice across North Texas.

Mohr Partners is a top-three global corporate real estate advisory & outsourcing services firm....

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GDS Link Appoints New Chief Executive as Part of Leadership Succession

by | Sep 15, 2023

Dallas-based GDS Link has appointed Lisa Bonalle as its new CEO, succeeding co-founder and former president Paul Greenwood who will continue his role as a member of the board.

A global leader in credit risk solutions and data analytics, GDS Link said co-founder Yves Duhoux will continue to serve as chief technology officer....

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CECO Environmental Corp. Announces New Board Member
by | Sep 15, 2023

CECO Environmental Corp. announced that Laurie A. Siegel has joined its board of directors.

The Dallas-based environmentally focused, diversified industrial company who aims to provide solutions to protect people, the environment, and industrial equipment, said Siegel also was appointed to the board’s compensation committee.

“We are pleased to welcome Laurie to the CECO organization, as her extensive background and broad industry experience makes her a tremendous asset to the company,” Chairman Jason DeZwirek said in a statement....

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Epic Sales Partners Welcomes 3 Leaders to Boost its National Presence with Albertsons, Wal-Mart, Other Retailers
by | Sep 15, 2023

Over the past four months, Irving-based Epic Sales Partners has welcomed Jill Shoush, John Timpano, and Mark Buckley to its team, a trio that combined, brings more than 100 years of retail and sales experience to Epic’s clients.

The company said it is building the largest independent, commonly owned, and managed food sales agency in the United States....

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Fort Worth Film Leader Appointed to Governor’s Commission for Women
by | Sep 15, 2023

Angelique De Luca of Fort Worth has been appointed to the Governor’s Commission for Women for a term set to expire on December 31.

De Luca is the founder and CEO of Four Falling Stars Productions....

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Frisco’s Magellan Health Announces Market Leadership Appointments

by | Sep 15, 2023

Frisco-based Magellan Health Inc. appointed Arthur Hennig as senior vice president, chief business officer, payer markets, and Sara Pierce as senior vice president, chief business officer, employer market.

The company said that in their roles, Hennig and Pierce will lead the strategic development, management, and growth of key Magellan markets.

“Art and Sara are proven, forward-thinking leaders who bring tremendous depth, expertise, and strategic thinking to Magellan Health,” Magellan Health CEO Derrick Duke said in a statement....

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The Private Bank at PlainsCapital Adds SVP/Senior Wealth Administrator
by | Sep 15, 2023

Shelly Shults Chambers has joined The Private Bank at PlainsCapital as Senior Vice President and Senior Wealth Administrator.

She will oversee wealth management, trust, and estate administration services for individuals, foundations, endowments, and organizations within the Dallas-Fort Worth area, the bank said....

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Cooksey Communications Names VP/Leader of Sustainability Practice
by | Sep 15, 2023

Irving-based strategic communications firm Cooksey Communications has named seasoned strategist Anna Clark as vice president and leader of its trailblazing new Sustainability Practice.

“Anna is a recognized pioneer in the emerging field of sustainability communications, an expertise she has forged as an advocate and consultant to organizations ranging from startups and school districts to Fortune 500 companies and the World Bank,” Colby Walton, chairman and CEO of Cooksey Communications, said in a statement. ...

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Dallas-Based Integrity Marketing Group Names New President of Integrity Life
by | Sep 15, 2023

Dallas-based Integrity Marketing Group LLC announced that industry veteran Tess Grace will become president of Integrity’s life insurance division called Integrity Life.

Integrity is a leading distributor of life and health insurance and provides wealth management and retirement planning solutions....

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