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Austin Circuit Design Relocates Its Headquarters to the Richardson IQ

by | Jul 17, 2023
Described as "an innovative company with a global reach," Austin Circuit Design was founded in Austin in 1985 and moved to Garland following a 2015 acquisition. The advanced design and manufacturing firm specializes in mechanical, industrial, hardware, and software design. COO Mark Cottam says the new IQ location will help ACD continue to "drive strong company growth" and "focus on innovation."
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Irving’s Vesper Energy Names New Head of Government and Regulatory Affairs
by | Jul 14, 2023

Susannah Pedigo has been named head of government and regulatory affairs by Irving-based Vesper Energy, a role in which she will support Vesper’s continued growth and leadership in the renewable energy sector by directing advocacy efforts for policy and regulatory issues related to the energy industry....

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Wingstop Adds New Senior Vice President/Chief Growth Officer
by | Jul 14, 2023

Addison-based restaurant chain Wingstop has hired Anne Fischer as its new senior vice president, chief growth officer, a role in which she will lead Wingstop’s marketing and digital strategies....

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WES Brands Adds Retired Southern Glazer President to Advisory Board
by | Jul 14, 2023

Former Southern Glazer’s president and longtime industry veteran Shelly Stein has been appointed chairman of the Dallas-based WES Brands advisory board.

WES Brands is the parent company of Flecha Azul Tequila and BSB Flavored Whiskey....

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Fortress Solutions Appoints Former President of AT&T Networks Engineering and Operations to Board

Scott Mair, a long-time telecom industry professional and the former president of AT&T Networks Engineering and Operations, has joined Fortress Solutions as a member of its Board of Directors.

Plano-based Fortress Solutions is a global provider of critical infrastructure management and support services for various sectors, including telecommunications, electronic vehicle charging stations, and IoT devices....

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Lincoln Property Co. Appoints Former Hamburg Commercial Bank Exec as CFO and COO
by | Jul 14, 2023

Dallas-based Lincoln Property Co. has hired financial industry veteran Daniel Roth as chief financial officer and chief operating officer.

Roth will oversee Lincoln’s financial strategy and operations management, including technology and growth enablers, the company said....

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Ryan Hires Former PayPal Exec as SVP and CMO
by | Jul 14, 2023

Former PayPal executive Angela Rittgers has joined Dallas-based Ryan, a global tax services and software provider, as senior vice president and chief marketing officer.

She will report to Ryan’s Global President and Chief Operating Officer Ginny B....

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Sonrava Health Names Former Galderma U.S. Executive as CFO
by | Jul 14, 2023

Krishna K. Maridi has joined Coppell-based Sonrava Health as chief financial officer, bringing more than 25 years of US and International financial leadership experience to his new role.

“We welcome Krishna to the Sonrava Health team,” Daniel D. Crowley, chairman and CEO of Sonrava Health, said in a statement. “His experience in healthcare finance and record of driving positive changes will be valuable as Sonrava Health continues to grow and fulfill our mission of expanding access to affordable, high quality dental care.”...

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Dallas’ Foundry Acquires Blu Atlas Men’s Personal Care in 8-Figure Deal

by | Jul 14, 2023
“Blu Atlas has successfully cracked the code by offering high-quality products crafted from natural ingredients, accompanied by great fragrances and appealing packaging," said Foundry co-founder and CFO Matt Rhodes.
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Cariloop Welcomes Technology Leader as Chief Product Officer
by | Jul 14, 2023

Keith Scally has joined Richardson-based Cariloop, a comprehensive caregiver support platform that combines cloud-based tools and personalized, professional coaching services, as chief product officer.

The company said that Scally will oversee its tech-enabled, human-powered innovation initiatives as they continue to create game-changing solutions that reduce the stress and burden felt by working caregivers and families....

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The Last Word: Macrocyclics Founder Dr. A. Dean Sherry on His Company’s Impact on Nuclear Medicine
A holder of 34 patents, Sherry was a pioneer in designing molecular materials for use in medical imaging. His work on chemicals called macrocyclic ligands led to their use in carrying "a payload of metallic radiotherapeutic compounds that can kill cancer cells on contact, while the outside molecular structure can be designed to bind to a specific protein that ensures precise delivery to only diseased tissue," Amanda Siegfried writes in UT Dallas Magazine.
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Digital Experience Co. Bottle Rocket Appoints Company Veteran as President
by | Jul 14, 2023

Addison-based Bottle Rocket—a globally acclaimed digital experience consultancy and part of the Ogilvy worldwide network—has appointed Andrew Sevin as its new president.

The firm said that Sevin will be responsible for Bottle Rocket’s strategic direction, operations management, HR and people functions, and revenue and growth trajectory....

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The Last Word: JLL’s Todd Burnette On How Fast Fort Worth is Expanding — ‘Even By Texas’ Standards’

$2.3 billion in real estate projects are in the pipeline or currently under construction in Fort Worth, said Todd Burnette, Managing Director at JLL, drawing parallels to Austin in the Wall Street Journal.
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Ericsson’s Energy-Smart 5G Site in Plano Sets New Standard for Sustainable Network Solutions
by | Jul 13, 2023
Ericsson said this 5G site has the potential to be fully operated by solar energy, complemented by integrated Lithium-ion batteries, for up to a 24-hour period.
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Pre-Opening Peek: Meow Wolf Welcomes Texas to the Multiverse Friday
by | Jul 13, 2023
Today's ribbon-cutting ceremony for "The Real Unreal" exhibition at Grapevine Mills mall featured Grapevine Mayor William Tate and Meow Wolf CEO Jose Tolosa. The first-ever ("sold out") ticketed public visitors will pass through the doors Friday morning. See some newly released peeks at what can be discovered inside.
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Richardson Immigration Firm BAL Makes Fast Company’s Top 20 ‘Best Workplaces for Innovators’ List
by | Jul 13, 2023
Fast Company is out with its fifth annual list of the world's "100 Best Workplaces for Innovators." Richardson-based corporate immigration firm BAL cracked the Top 20 by helping corporations manage immigration mobility issues for their employees in innovative ways. See more about BAL—and the two other companies with a North Texas presence that made the list.
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