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David Leppek

SignaPay Adds Industry Veteran as Chief Technology Officer

by | Mar 8, 2024

SignaPay, an Irving-based payments processing provider, has added David Leppek as chief technology officer. In this role, Leppek will manage all information technology functions for the organization, including developing and improving SignaPay’s proprietary gateway, risk management, and CRM platforms.

CEO John Martillo welcomed Leppek to the SignaPay executive leadership team, saying in a statement, “His stellar reputation in the payments space and extensive experience leading technology teams will be invaluable as we continue to scale our business and provide best-of-class solutions.”...

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Dallas County, 3 North Texas Cities Are Finalists in IDC Smart Cities North America Awards
by | Feb 26, 2024
The cities of Dallas, Irving, and Cedar Hill joined Dallas County among the 36 finalists for awards from IDC Government Insights. Locally honored initiatives include digital equity and public Wi-Fi programs, as well as a modern library in a park and a public health investigation system.
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Three North Texas Cities Make the Top 5 in FT’s List of Best Cities for Foreign Businesses
by | Feb 6, 2024
The Financial Times ranked Plano, Irving, and Dallas in the top five of its list of best cities for foreign business. Fort Worth and Arlington made the top 20 in the comprehensive evaluation of cities across the U.S., based on everything from workforce and talent to openness, investment trends, and more.
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Report: Five North Texas Cities Are Among Top 20 ‘Hardest Working’ in the U.S.
by | Feb 5, 2024
Carrollton, Frisco, Irving, Dallas, and McKinney all have their noses to the grindstone, according to CoworkingCafe's evaluation of where U.S. residents work the hardest.
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Jason Kaiser [Photo: Caterpillar Inc.]

Caterpillar Appoints New Energy & Transportation Group President

by | Dec 15, 2023
Caterpillar said that Kaiser—a 23-year company veteran—will have responsibility for the Rail Division, Solar Turbines, Large Power Systems Division, Industrial Power Systems Division, Electric Power Division, Caterpillar Oil & Gas and Marine Division, Cat Reman (remanufactured parts), and the Electrification and Energy Solutions Division.
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Irving’s Wellfit Technologies Hires VP of Compliance, VP of Sales, CTO
by | Dec 8, 2023
Wellfit said the three hires represent a strategic expansion that aims to enhance the company's capabilities, drive innovation, and elevate the overall customer experience.
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Sow Good Hires New CFO, Announces $2.8M Private Placement
by | Dec 1, 2023

Irving-based freeze-dried candy and treat company Sow Good Inc., announced the appointment of Keith Terreri as permanent chief financial officer, beginning Dec. 4, and said it completed a $2.77 million private placement raised from 426,288 newly issued shares. ...

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North Texas Companies, DFW Airport Named to 2023 Texan by Nature 20 List
by | Nov 8, 2023
Founded by former First Lady and Dallas resident Laura Bush, Texan by Nature recognizes the best and most innovative work in conservation coming from businesses based or operating in Texas.
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YC Wu, CFO of TXOne [Photo: TXOne]

Irving’s TXOne Networks Names New Chief Financial Officer

by | Oct 20, 2023
YC Wu joins TXOne Networks with almost three decades of experience in the global financial markets as a banker at Goldman Sachs, UBS, JPMorgan Chase, and Citigroup.
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Caterpillar Appoints New COO and Names New Chief Sustainability & Strategy Officer
by | Oct 16, 2023
Irving-based Caterpiller has appointed Joseph E. Creed, group president of its Energy & Transportation division, to the newly created position of chief operating officer. George Moubayed, current SVP of Enterprise Strategy, has been named to the additional role of chief sustainability and strategy officer.
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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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North Texas’ Happy Place: Plano Makes Outside Magazine’s 15 Happiest Cities List
by | Oct 11, 2023
With "lots of options for work and play," green space aplenty, and a welcoming vibe, Plano made Outdoor Magazine's cut of havens for happy living. The city also boasts the No. 1 park system in Texas per the Trust for Public Land and has a master plan to stay on top.
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7-Eleven Revs Up the Virtual World With Fortnite Car Meet Up

by | Aug 11, 2023
North Texas-based 7-Eleven's marketing trailblazers are driving into Fortnite with a pioneering digital car meetup. Gamers and car aficionados can gear up for an "ultimate scavenger hunt" to unlock access to a secret island and discover exclusive 7-Eleven branded cars. And the prizes? Absolutely "epic."
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RateGain Appoints Omni Hotels Chair as its New President for the Americas
by | Aug 8, 2023

Hospitality and travel software provider RateGain, which is headquartered in India with an office in Irving, has appointed veteran hospitality executive Peter Strebel as president for the Americas region and tasked him with leading the company’s expansion in the Americas....

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Luxury ‘Car Condos’ Coming to Irving and McKinney to Give Fine Rides a Swanky Home
by | Jul 31, 2023
OK, your house is a showplace. Your pool? Priceless. That $100K kitchen you never cook in? "Top Chef" ready. You've got a man cave to die for, and your she-shed cred's incredible. But you're missing one big thing—a swanky crib that your car can call home. Trailblazers is coming to change that—starting at $501K per unit.
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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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