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Lily Cabatu Weiss in the lobby of the Moody Performance Hall in Dallas' Arts District. [Photo: Andres Palos]
Dallas Arts District Leader Announces Retirement, Search for Successor to Begin in January
by Lance Murray | Nov 6, 2025
A former dancer and teacher in the Dallas Arts District neighborhood, Lily Cabatu Weiss became executive director in 2016 and went on to have a lasting impact on the local, state, and global levels.
by Lance Murray |
Jul 22, 2025
On Oct. 1, City CU's David Frith will replace President and CEO Sharon Scearce. Under her leadership, City CU grew to over $650 million in assets, expanded its field of membership, enhanced the products and services portfolio, added memberships, grew loans, and achieved numerous awards for member and employee satisfaction, the credit union said.
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by Lance Murray |
Jan 10, 2025
A pair of longtime leaders at Dallas-based Southwest Airlines Co. announced they plan to retire, effective April 1. The departing managers—Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Tammy Romo and Chief Administration Officer Linda Rutherford—both are much-lauded executives who’ve been with the company co-founded by Herb Kelleher for more than three decades....
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by Lance Murray |
Nov 22, 2024
John Holley will retire effective Jan. 31, the Dallas-based company announced. NTREIS has established a search committee and retained PRESTA Team to identify his successor.
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Ribbon Communications EVP and CFO Miguel "Mick" Lopez [Composite photo; original: Ribbon Communications]
Plano-Based Ribbon Communications Announces CFO’s Plans To Retire
by Lance Murray | Aug 16, 2024
Miguel "Mick" Lopez is retiring after 40 years in the tech industry. He's expected to continue to serve at Ribbon—a global provider of real-time communications technology and IP optical networking solutions—until a successor is named.
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 9, 2024
David Wilson, group VP and president of Toyota Racing Development U.S.A, will retire on Dec. 16 after 35 years with the organization. General Manager Tyler Gibbs will succeed him as president of TRD, a subsidiary of Plano-based Toyota Motor North America.
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by Lance Murray |
Apr 26, 2024
Darin Harper—a veteran of entertainment & dining brands including Main Event, On the Border, and Chuck E. Cheese—will take up his new post on June 17, ensuring a smooth transition from his predecessor, Michael Quartieri, who is retiring.
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by Lance Murray |
Jan 24, 2024
Bob Mong joined The University of North Texas at Dallas in 2015 following a distinguished journalism career, during which he ascended to editor-in-chief of The Dallas Morning News.
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Derek Kerr [Image: File photo]
Longtime Former American Airlines CFO to Retire, Successor in Place
by Lance Murray | May 5, 2023
The airline said that Derek Kerr stepped down as CFO at the end of 2022 after 20 years in the role as part of a long-planned succession process. Devon May was named to succeed Kerr as CFO and assumed the role Jan. 1.
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by Lance Murray |
Apr 27, 2023
Currently Pioneer's president and COO, Richard D. "Rich" Dealy brings more than 30 years of industry experience in roles spanning nearly all operations and business functions at Pioneer and its predecessor company. He will replace the retiring Scott Sheffield. The news comes amid reports that Exxon Mobil Corp. has held preliminary talks with Pioneer about a possible acquisition of the company.
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 1, 2022
David Scullin will continue his leadership role through March 3 to facilitate the transition, while the board begins a national search for a new president and CEO. Efforts are underway to select an executive recruitment firm partner.
Here's a by-the-numbers look at CFT's impact and growth during Scullin's six-year tenure at the helm of the nonprofit.
Here's a by-the-numbers look at CFT's impact and growth during Scullin's six-year tenure at the helm of the nonprofit.
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by Alex Edwards |
Oct 13, 2020
Randy Pflughaupt is retiring from his 38-year career at Toyota. Keith Robertson will take over his role as group vice president of Supply Chain Management operations.
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[Photos: Courtesy Toyota]
Toyota Motor North America CEO Jim Lentz to Retire in April
by Lance Murray | Dec 11, 2019
Lentz spent 38 years at Toyota, which included leading the North American headquarters move from California to Plano. Chief Operating Officer Tetsuo “Ted” Ogawa will succeed Lentz.
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 1, 2019
In this weekly roundup of leadership and executive moves from North Texas companies, you’ll also find news from Thryv, Highland Capital, Razberi, and Nuvectra Corp.
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by Lance Murray |
Feb 26, 2019
You’ll also find news from Diodes Inc., Pioneer Natural Resources, Prudential Capital, Ryan, Mr. Cooper, MedeAnalytics, Mortgage Contracting Services, and the TCU & UNTHSC Medical School in this roundup of personnel and leadership moves by businesses and organizations in North Texas.
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![Erica Kosemund, Chief Brand Officer, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Gillian Breidenbach, Chief Partnership Officer, North Texas FWC Organizing Committee; Chief Gary Batton, Chief of Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Monica Paul, Executive Director of Dallas Sports Commission and President of North Texas FWC Organizing Committee; John Hobbs, Senior Executive Officer of Communications, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; and Heidi Grant, Senior Executive Officer of Commerce Administration, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, celebrate Choctaw Casinos & Resorts becoming an Official Dallas World Cup 2026 Host City Supporter. [Photo: North Texas FWC Organizing Committee/Choctaw Casinos & Resorts]](https://s24806.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/FIFA-Choctaw-dec-2025.jpg)
