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Dirk Wakeham was previously President of RealPage after the company acquired LeasingDesk, a company he founded, in 2007. Before returning as CEO this month, he was a managing director at Vista Equity Partners. [Composite image, DI Studio: Sources, RealPage]
RealPage Leadership Shift: Dirk Wakeham Returns ‘Home’ as CEO
by Quincy Preston and Lance Murray | Nov 13, 2025
The former RealPage president is back at the Thoma Bravo–owned firm, this time in the top job. Wakeham, a six-time software CEO and recent managing director at Vista Equity Partners, succeeds Dana Jones as the Richardson-based company leans into AI-powered real estate operations.
by Lance Murray |
Nov 4, 2025
The global professional services firm recently relocated its HQ from Irvine, California, to Dallas. Roger Carlile, founder of Ankura Consulting Group, takes the helm as Kate Duchene moves from the role of president, CEO, and board member to executive advisor through Jan. 3.
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Fort Worth’s Bell CEO Named as Next Chief Executive of Textron; Bell’s CCO Will Take Her Former Post
by Lance Murray |
Oct 28, 2025
Lisa Atherton—who has been president and CEO of Fort Worth-based Bell since April 2023—will join Textron's board upon assuming her new role at the parent company on Jan. 4. Taking the CEO helm at Bell will be current chief commercial officer Danny Maldonado.
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 15, 2025
John Barnes will oversee all divisions of Arlington-based Ancora, including expanding ground campuses, growing online degree offerings, and developing diverse workforce development programs.
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CyrusOne President John Hatem [Photo: CyrusOne]
CyrusOne Promotes Executive to President to Drive ‘Next Phase’ of Global Growth
by Lance Murray | Oct 2, 2025
The Dallas-based global data center developer and operator said that John Hatem's promotion creates direct alignment between its sales organization and its design and construction capabilities.
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by Lance Murray |
Sep 18, 2025
The organization said that Frankie Basso will guide the organization into its 106th year of service.
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by Lance Murray |
Sep 18, 2025
David French’s appointment follows the resignation of Jeff Schnitzer, the company’s previous president and CEO, in August.
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 21, 2025
Schneider will remain involved as honorary vice chair as the board launches a national search for her successor.
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Addus Homecare President and COO Heather Dixon [Photo: Business Wire]
Addus HomeCare Names Former Acadia CFO as Its New President and COO
by Lance Murray | Aug 7, 2025
Most recently, Heather Dixon was chief financial officer of Franklin, Tennessee-based Acadia Healthcare, the largest stand-alone behavioral healthcare company in the U.S.
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by Lance Murray |
Jul 16, 2025
Christopher Ash will oversee all operations at Perot Field, including management of the airport, fixed-base operations (FBO), and commercial fueling services, while advancing the airport’s position as one of the top 20 cargo hubs in the United States.
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by Lance Murray |
Jul 8, 2025
DRC President and CEO Dale Petroskey will step down at year’s end after nearly 12 years of service. During his tenure, he's led the DRC to National Chamber of the Year honors as North Texas' nationwide business clout skyrocketed. “Whoever succeeds me will be stepping into one of the most interesting and rewarding jobs in America,” Petroskey said.
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by Lance Murray |
Jun 18, 2025
Granite Ridge —a Dallas-based oil and gas exploration and production company formed in 2022 via a $1.3 billion deal—said Tyler Farquharson brings nearly 20 years of energy industry experience to the role.
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Prabhas Moghe had been the sole finalist for the UT Dallas presidency [Photo: Rutgers]
UT Dallas Officially Names Rutgers Leader as Its Next President
by Lance Murray | Jun 3, 2025
Prabhas V. Moghe will take up his new post at the University of Texas at Dallas effective Aug. 2. He was announced as the sole finalist on May 7.
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by Lance Murray |
Jun 3, 2025
Enrique Ramirez—a former longtime Pizza Hut executive—joined Buff City Soap in March 2022. The company said he's been instrumental in leading the continued growth of the brand through his role as president and CFO while serving alongside Dorvin Lively and the board of directors.
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by Lance Murray |
May 25, 2025
Gavin Felder will now serve as both president and chief financial officer as the brand continues its growth and innovation strategy.
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by Lance Murray |
May 6, 2025
Russ Torres will lead global operations and partner with CEO Mike Hsu to accelerate Kimberly-Clark’s transformation and Powering Care growth strategy, the company said.
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