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Dallas-Based Nonprofit Education Is Freedom Names New CEO

by | Dec 14, 2023

Dallas-based Education is Freedom (EIF), a college access advocate serving 25% of the public school students within Dallas County, has hired Dr. Susanna Russell as its new CEO.

Currently, Russell is the chief leadership officer of Garland Independent School District. Next year, Russell will replace outgoing CEO Marcia Page, who announced her desire to retire earlier this year after leading the EIF organization for more than 14 years....

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Irving Law Enforcement Tech Company RollKall Appoints New CEO
by | Dec 14, 2023

Irving-based RollKall, marking its 10th anniversary this year, announced the appointment of Brad Duea as its new chief executive officer.

A leading provider of innovative law enforcement technology solutions, RollKall said Duea’s appointment is a significant milestone for the company that works to improve law enforcement’s on-duty and off-duty community support....

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Plano’s Toyota Financial Services Announces New CEO, Executive Changes
by | Dec 14, 2023
Scott Cooke, who currently serves as SVP and CFO, has been promoted to president and CEO of Toyota Financial Services, the company said. James Schofield will become TFS's new group VP and CFO.
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Telecom Network Solutions Provider Tempest Appoints New CEO
by | Dec 8, 2023
Coppell-based Tempest, a portfolio company of Pfingsten Partners and a leading player in the telecom industry, said Joe Hart will work to position the company for continued success and growth.
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Industry Veteran Dan Lister Named New CEO of Sammons Industrial

by | Dec 8, 2023
Sammons said that Dan Lister has been an integral part of the organization since 2020 and has nearly 30 years of experience, with a passion for leading change that results in sustainable improvement and profitable growth.
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Nexus PMG Names New CEO of Nexus Project Development Services
by | Dec 8, 2023
Energy veteran Ross Faransso is taking the reins at cleantech firm Nexus PMG to lead an "unprecedented era of growth" as companies navigate the net-zero transition.
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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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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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Dallas’ VizSense Announces CEO Transition Following Partnership

by | Nov 20, 2023

RazHer Collaborative founder and CEO Kristen Standish has been named chief executive officer of Dallas-based VizSense, an AI-driven consumer insights company that focuses on influencer solutions, as part of a partnership with RazHer, a women-owned, full-service marketing agency for BIPOC-founded and mission-driven brands.

“This is truly a game changer for RazHer’s clients and influencer marketing as a whole,” Standish said....

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Lockton Dunning Names Dallas Office Leader as New President
by | Nov 10, 2023
Kansas City-based employee benefits firm Lockton Dunning named Steve Idoux, president of its Dallas office, for the post. A graduate of Leadership Dallas, Idoux was a mayoral appointee to the Dallas Police & Fire Pension System Board of Trustees.
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TGI Fridays Gets Its Third CEO This Year: Former Dunkin’, Subway Exec Is at the Helm
by | Nov 2, 2023
It’s the second CEO announcement for Dallas-based TGI Fridays in two months. The casual dining brand announced the replacement of Brandon Coleman, who resigned for personal reasons, with a longtime board member and restaurant industry veteran.
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Plano’s Bluechip Insights Announces New Chief Executive Officer
by | Oct 27, 2023

TJ Person has been appointed chief executive officer of Bluechip Insights, a Plano-based data platform for the commercial real estate sector.

The company said that Person is an accomplished serial entrepreneur and technology product leader known for founding and successfully exiting three venture-backed startups: Mango Mobile, Koupon Media, and Openkey.

“Joining Bluechip Insights is a thrilling opportunity to leverage the potential of data and analytics in addressing crucial challenges within the commercial real estate sector,” Person said in a statement....

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Irving’s RumbleOn Appoints Former Harley-Davidson Exec As Its New CEO

by | Oct 20, 2023
RumbleOn, the largest powersports retailer in North America, has appointed Michael Kennedy as its new CEO, succeeding interim CEO Mark Tkach.
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American Paint Horse Association Family of Brands Names New CEO
by | Oct 16, 2023
David Dellin will lead Fort Worth-based APHA’s family of brands: the nonprofit American Paint Horse Association, its wholly owned for-profit subsidiary Marked for Greatness Properties LLC, and the charitable American Paint Horse Foundation.
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Irving’s Neovia Names New CEO and CFO to Accelerate Its Global Transformation Program
by | Oct 13, 2023

Irving-based global contract logistics services provider Neovia Logistics has added two executives to its leadership team, naming Mike Fahy chief executive officer and Fernando Martinez as chief financial officer.

“I am excited to have proven industry leaders like Mike and Fernando join our team,” Neovia Board Chairman Carlos Rodriguez said in a statement....

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Canyon Ranch Taps Veteran Executive as New Chief Executive Officer
by | Sep 29, 2023

Canyon Ranch, a Fort Worth-based innovator in destination wellness, has appointed Mark Rivers as its new chief executive officer, looking to his leadership as they grow their emerging ecosystem of properties in Texas and beyond.

Canyon Ranch announced in July with VICI Properties Inc. an expansion of the Canyon Ranch brand, and the company said Rivers played a pivotal role in executing that partnership....

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