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North Texas’ Mr. Cooper Group Adds New Board Member

by | Dec 20, 2024
Andrew Bon Salle brings more than 30 years of experience in capital markets, risk management, securitization, and mortgage policy leadership within the home lending sector.
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Celanese Corp. Announces New CEO, New Board Chair
by | Dec 13, 2024
Scott Richardson, currently the company's chief operating officer, has been appointed as CEO and will join the company’s board of directors, effective Jan. 1. Edward Galante has been named as the company's new board chair, succeeding outgoing CEO Lori Ryerkerk.
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North Texas’ Solutions by Text Adds 2 Industry Veterans to Its Board
by | Nov 22, 2024
The company said Rahul Gupta and Flint Lane bring a wealth of experience in the payments industry with both public and private companies, having served as leaders for Fiserv and Billtrust, respectively.
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New Dallas Children’s Museum Announces Board Members, Preliminary Launch Plans
by | Nov 15, 2024
While the museum searches for the perfect spot in southeast Dallas, it's making big plans for inspiring local kids. Through hands-on exhibits, creative programs, and deep community partnerships, it aims to spark something powerful through play—helping children discover how they can shape their world and make it better.
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Veteran Tech Executive Appointed CEO of Dallas’ MoneyGram International

by | Nov 1, 2024
Anthony Soohoo, who most recently led a digital transformation at Walmart's Home Division, succeeds Alex Holmes, who'd served as MoneyGram chairman and CEO since 2016.
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Southwest Airlines Announces 6 New Board Directors, Accelerated Retirement for Executive Chairman
by | Oct 25, 2024
The appointments come as part of an agreement with activist investor Elliott Investment Management and are effective as of Nov. 1. Following his departure from the board and related responsibilities, former longtime CEO Gary Kelly will assume the title of chairman emeritus.
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Irving-Based Caterpillar Appoints New Independent Director
by | Oct 18, 2024
Nazzic S. Keene, retired CEO of SAIC, will serve on Caterpillar's Nominating & Governance and Compensation & Human Resources committees.
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North Texas’ Sabre Corp. Adds Tech Veteran to Its Board
by | Oct 18, 2024
Eric L. Kelly, who will serve on the board's technology and audit committees, currently is chairman and CEO of Overland Tandberg, a global hybrid cloud software and infrastructure company.
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Dallas’ Atmos Energy Adds 2 New Board Members

by | Sep 20, 2024
Veteran executives Edward Geiser and Telisa Toliver were elected to the company's board, effective Sept. 10.
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Irving’s Builders FirstSource Announces New President/CEO as Part of Succession Plan
by | Sep 20, 2024
Peter Jackson will succeed Dave Rush, who has served as CEO since November 2022 and is retiring after 25 years of service to the company. Rush will remain on the Builders FirstSource board of directors and continue as a special adviser to ensure a smooth transition.
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Dallas’ Southwest Airlines Announces Transformation of its Board Amid Pressure from Investor
by | Sep 13, 2024
Southwest said that investor Elliott Investment Management LP was invited to participate in refreshment efforts and other corporate governance changes. Southwest said it intends to continue a constructive engagement with Elliott toward a collaborative resolution in the near term.
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Arlington-Based Homebuilder D.R. Horton Adds 3 Independent Directors to Its Board
by | Sep 6, 2024
Barbara R. Smith, M. Chad Crow, and Elaine D. Crowley join the board at a busy time for the company. In the 12-month period ended June 30, D.R. Horton closed 88,971 homes in its homebuilding operations, in addition to 5,284 single-family rental homes and 2,916 multi-family rental units in its rental operations.
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European Wax Center Adds Veteran Exec to Its Board of Directors

by | Aug 9, 2024
Julia Hunter is the CEO of luxury California lifestyle and fashion brand Jenni Kayne. During her 10-year tenure as CEO, Jenni Kayne has grown revenue 40 times over through both the company's e-commerce platform and its expanding brick-and-mortar footprint.
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Taxwell Adds Finance, Fintech Veteran to Its Board of Directors
by | Aug 2, 2024

Kathleen Traynor DeRose has joined the board of directors of Taxwell, the combined company that brought together Drake Software and TaxAct. The firm is headquartered in Dallas and Franklin, North Carolina.

DeRose has had an extensive career in finance and fintech and serves as a non-executive director for Experian, Enfusion, Voya Financial, and the London Stock Exchange Group....

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American Airlines Adds Ex-Dow Inc. Executive to Its Board
by | Aug 2, 2024
Howard Ungerleider is an operating adviser to Clayton, Dubilier & Rice. Previously, he was president and CFO of Dow Inc., where he was a member of Dow’s senior executive committee.
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