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Graham Fleming, CEO of Finance of America [Composite image; source: Finance of America/DI Studio]
Plano-Based Finance of America Announces $2.5B Partnership with Funds Managed by Blue Owl to Expand FOA’s Home Equity Lending
by Sandra Engelland | Dec 12, 2025
The deal brings new capital and product capacity to a fast-growing segment of the U.S. financial market: home equity lending for retirees.
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.
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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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New Southwest Airlines board members, left to right, top row first: Pierre Breber, David Cush, Sarah Feinberg, Dave Grissen, Gregg Saretsky, and Patricia Watson
Southwest Airlines Announces 6 New Board Directors, Accelerated Retirement for Executive Chairman
by Lance Murray | Oct 25, 2024
The appointments come as part of an agreement with activist investor Elliott Investment Management and are effective as of Nov. 1. Following his departure from the board and related responsibilities, former longtime CEO Gary Kelly will assume the title of chairman emeritus.
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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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Longtime Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Leader Shelly Stein to Retire
by Lance Murray | Jun 9, 2023
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, the world’s largest wholesale distributor of beverage alcohol, announced that President Sheldon “Shelly” Stein will retire, effective July 1. The company has headquarters in Dallas and Miami.
Stein played a critical role in the successful merger of Southern Wine & Spirits and Glazer’s Distributors in 2016, establishing Southern Glazer’s as the largest wholesaler in the industry....
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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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The End of an Era at EY: Debra von Storch Says ‘Hello’ to Her Next Chapter
by Quincy Preston | Jun 30, 2020
The longtime EY Partner and Americas Entrepreneur Of The Year Leader calls it “Re-Wirement.” Because saying goodbye is too hard.
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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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