D CEO October 2024
Cover Story
How Linear Labs and Brad Hunstable Are Revolutionizing The Electric Motor Industry
After pioneering live streaming technology, Brad Hunstable joined his father, Fred, in a quest to reinvent electrification. The Linear Labs co-founders just have to convince customers that their high-performance motors aren’t too good to be true.
Business
George Popstefanov Wants to Build Advertising Agency PMG Into a Global Powerhouse
The founder and CEO of PMG has built his tech-marketing firm into a national powerhouse. On pace for $7 billion in media billings this year, he now has his sights set on worldwide expansion.
Dallas 500
Meet the Dallas 500: Carolyn Rosson, Ebby Halliday Cos.
The president and CEO shares her best advice, what she would change about the industry, and more.
Business
Business for the Drive-Thru Tea Concept HTeaO Is Only Getting Sweeter
Founder Justin Howe is working to have 300 locations up and running by 2026.
Business
Conversation With: Ray Huffines Is Carrying the Torch of His Family’s Century-Old Business
Founded in 1924, Huffines Auto Dealerships now has 10 stores throughout the region that generate more than $1 billion in annual revenue.
Business
Meet Bell CEO Lisa Atherton, Who’s at the Helm of a Potential $100 Billion U.S. Army Contract
Just 18 years ago, Atherton was managing the books of an ice cream shop she and her husband owned. Now, she’s in charge of replacing the Army’s fleet of Black Hawk helicopters.
Business
How Four DFW Corporate Counsels Became Masters of Adaptation
As in-house lawyers continue to have a bigger role in C-Suite decisions, a diverse career background can be an important asset to success as a business adviser.
Business
How Brain Health Is Shaping the Future of Healthcare Investment
Dallas is home to one of the foremost research centers for brain health, an area of health attracting more attention from capital sources.
Business
DFW C-Suiters Share What Leadership Strategies They Value the Most
Meyling Ortiz of Toyota, David Stark of OpTic Gaming, and Irma Gonzalez of Lerma discuss the importance of finding a company’s ‘why’, how to empower a team, and more.
Business
My Style: Newmark’s Garrison Efird Has a Keen Sartorial Sense
The managing director shares which fashion icon inspires his wardrobe, what his go-to look is, and why you shouldn’t trust the person who isn’t OK with a good thrift find.
Business
Inside Sam Romano’s Path to the Pokémon Video Game National Championship
As a child, the president of Romano Enterprises and leader of Nick & Sam’s was one of the country’s top Pokémon video game players.
Executive Travel
Well Traveled: Aspen, Steamboat, Breckenridge, and Vail
Ski Colorado four ways, with Billingsley Co. exec and expert skier Marijke Lantz Flowers.
Business
How Viktor Szucs Made it From the Communist-Controlled Hungary to North Texas
The senior vice president of UBS’ Dallas office shares how a decision that his mother and uncle made reshaped his family—and how he is a living embodiment of that choice.
Business
Clint Murchison, the First Dallas Cowboy
The scion of an original Texas oil baron, he revolutionized the NFL and the modern professional sports stadium.
