For the eighth consecutive year The Civic 50 by Points of Light has recognized Comerica Bank as one of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies. [Photo: Comerica Bank]
The annual list from global nonprofit Points of Light showcases how leading U.S. companies are moving social impact, civic engagement, and community to the core of their businesses. Several that are either headquartered in North Texas or have strong presences here are among the honorees. See who made the list.
Tellis Bethel will lead Toyota's longstanding efforts to advance diversity and inclusion through an integrated, holistic strategy that addresses the workplace, the marketplace, and society and reflects its core value of respect for people, the company said.
Grants totaling $8.5 million will be made available in the initiative's first year, focused on helping children with traumatic brain injuries. "With the guidance of our expert advisors, we want to help strengthen and expand access to support systems for children with traumatic brain injuries as well as their families," said Tellis Bethel (above), chief social innovation officer for Toyota Motor North America.
Four industry stalwarts will retire this summer at Plano-based Toyota North America, leaving a legacy of firsts and innovations. In the wake, the company announced structural changes, new roles, and leadership moves to backfill the positions.
Here’s a rundown of the retiring executives—and who will take up their mantles.
North Texas is a big place, with plenty to do, see, hear, and watch. We scour the internet every week to find events and activities for you. As always, things may change at any time, so be sure to check the official website or registration page for the latest details....
Dallas-based Women’s Foodservice Forum (WFF), a non-profit organization dedicated to developing and advancing leaders in the foodservice industry, announced that Kelli Valade is the organization’s new president and CEO. Valade will assume leadership of WFF in February, succeeding Therese Gearhart, who announced her plans to retire last year....
Dallas-based Tango, a provider of cloud-based real estate and facilities management software, has named Bala Pitchandi as its new chief technology officer.
Pitchandi will oversee Tango’s technology organization and play a crucial role in advancing the company’s products and long-term growth, the company said....
North Texas is a big place, with plenty to do, see, hear, and watch. We scour the internet every week to find events and activities for you. As always, things may change at any time, so be sure to check the official website or registration page for the latest details....
Dallas-based Women’s Foodservice Forum (WFF), a non-profit organization dedicated to developing and advancing leaders in the foodservice industry, announced that Kelli Valade is the organization’s new president and CEO. Valade will assume leadership of WFF in February, succeeding Therese Gearhart, who announced her plans to retire last year....
Dallas-based Tango, a provider of cloud-based real estate and facilities management software, has named Bala Pitchandi as its new chief technology officer.
Pitchandi will oversee Tango’s technology organization and play a crucial role in advancing the company’s products and long-term growth, the company said....