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Texas Stock Exchange Announces Veteran Leadership Team with “Tremendous Expertise” to Drive Innovation on Y’all Street

by | Oct 4, 2024
The Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) has revealed its experienced leadership team, described as having “tremendous expertise in the markets” by founder James Lee. With a focus on innovation and competition, TXSE is set to make waves on what some are calling "Y’all Street," challenging industry heavyweights like the NYSE and Nasdaq.
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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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Plano-Based European Wax Center Names Its Former Leader as CEO

by | Aug 16, 2024
David Berg succeeds David Willis, who served as CEO after previously holding positions including president, COO, and CFO. Berg had served as CEO of European Wax Center from 2018 to 2023.
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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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Irving’s Nexstar Media Group Appoints IPG Executive to Board of Directors

by | Aug 2, 2024
Ellen Johnson serves as EVP and CFO of the Interpublic Group of Companies, one of the world’s leading providers of marketing and advertising solutions.
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Ex-Bain Capital Exec Joins Dallas-based Brillio’s Board of Directors
by | Jul 26, 2024

Veteran executive Melissa Bethel has been appointed to the board of directors of Dallas-based Brillio, a fast-growing digital technology service provider.

Brillio, which announced the relocation and expansion of its corporate headquarters to Dallas-Fort Worth last November, said Bethel’s appointment is a part of the company’s strategy to accelerate growth, particularly in the UK market, and in the retail and consumer goods industries....

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Greenway Technologies Names New Board Member; Acting President Resigns
by | Jul 26, 2024
New board member Robert Kevin Jones is one of Greenway's largest shareholders and is its largest single creditor. The Fort Worth-based company also announced that Kent Harer has resigned as its acting president.
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Jacobs Names Retired Navy Vice Admiral to Its Board
by | Jul 19, 2024
Mary Jackson is a 32-year veteran of the U.S. Navy with extensive experience as an adviser across numerous boards while in the Navy and since. She brings a proven track record of dynamic leadership discipline, strategic business continuity, and operational efficiency, Jacobs said.
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Irving’s McKesson Corp. Adds Healthcare Veteran to Board

by | Jun 7, 2024
Dr. Deborah Dunsire joins the board with more than 30 years of experience leading large, matrixed organizations in the biopharmaceutical, oncology, and other specialty industries, including her role as president and CEO of H. Lundbeck A/S.
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Former-AT&T Business CEO Joins CSX Corp.’s Board of Directors
by | May 31, 2024

Former Dallas-based AT&T Business CEO Anne Chow has been appointed to the board of directors of Jacksonville, Florida-based transportation company CSX Corp.

CSX made the announcement at its annual shareholders meeting, at which all 11 of the company’s director nominees were re-elected to one-year terms and Chow was appointed....

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Selerix Appoints New CEO To Drive Growth
by | May 17, 2024
Tim Pratte succeeds Selerix co-founder and president of 22 years, Lyle Griffin, who will continue to serve on the company's board of directors.
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