D CEO August 2024
Business
Mandy Austin is Betting on the Future at Texas Regional Bank
After building her career at Bank of Texas, the commercial banking guru is now leading DFW operations for the fast-growing financial services company.
Business
Meet the Dallas 500: Cedric Rockamore, American Airlines
American Airlines’ chief diversity officer talks about why aviation needs to be taught to students at a young age, what pivotal moment changed his life, and more.
Business
How Mark Kundysek Turned a $250 Investment Into DFW’s Largest Supplier of Sport Courts
NexCourt has constructed more than 10,000 courts in the region. The pickleball craze is expected to contribute to even further success.
Energy
On the Links With: Billy Quinn, a Catalyst Behind Some of the U.S.’s Most Successful Energy Funds
His firm, Pearl Energy Investments, was behind the country’s most successful energy fund over the last 20 years based on net ROI. And he’s about to deploy another $1 billion.
Commercial Real Estate
For Dallas-Based Makeready, the Future of Hospitality is All in the Details
By mastering the art of storytelling at its unique luxury hotels across the country, the company is ushering in hospitality’s new Golden Age.
Nonprofits
Collabs that Work: 5 Successful DFW Nonprofit Partnerships
The Dallas Mavericks, CBRE, Southwest Airlines, Amdocs, and Medical City all found a way to deepen employee engagement—and community impact—through collaboration. Here’s how.
Business
How ‘Unicorn’ Nick Oberheiden Built His Federal Legal Empire in Dallas
The German immigrant is one of the few civilian attorneys the government trusts to view highly classified information and represent suspected enemies of the state.
Government & Law
Meet the Dallas Law Firm That’s Filling the Informant Gap
The Department of Justice has introduced a game-changing program to incentivize corporate whistleblowers, putting Reese Marketos in a unique position to grow its practice.
Business
DFW Business Leaders Share What They Learned From Their First Job
Executives from JPI, BioLabs, and La Moderna think back to the professional and life lessons from their early days of joining the workforce.
Business
How CLA’s Keith Davidson Became a Professional Mario Kart Racer
The Nintendo racing game taught the managing principal of CLA’s Dallas office that winning is the only option.
Nonprofits
My Style: Nonprofit Exec Shelby Patrice Accentuates Her Business Vibe with Pops of Color
The founder of financial literacy nonprofit Budget University says her students inspire what she wears on a daily basis.
Executive Travel
Executive Travel: Escape to Belize at this Tranquil Retreat
With its stunning natural diversity, the Caribbean nation on Central America’s eastern coast is a go-to getaway for Dallas marketing exec Jessica Nunez.
Business
How American Pop Culture Influenced the Immigrant Journey of Jonathan Rosenberg
The founding partner of White Unicorn Agency and South African immigrant blended his creative side with his early exposure to society in the U.S.
Business
Early Influencers: George Dahl, the Man Behind Some of Dallas’ Most Notable Buildings
The iconic architect designed about 100 Texas structures and coined the term “Art Deco Texana.”
