D CEO December 2023
Business
How Elizabeth Blau Reinvented a Dallas Landmark
Meet the driving force behind Reunion Tower’s Crown Block, one of the most hotly anticipated restaurants the region has ever seen.
Dallas 500
Meet the Dallas 500: John Merris, Solo Stove
The president and CEO of Solo Brands talks about breaking the 5,000-store threshold for Solo Stove in 2023, his horseback riding skills, and more.
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D CEO Staff
Business
Army Vet Brandon Friedman Supports Conflict Zone Farmers With Rakkasan Tea Co.
The CEO of the East Dallas company specializes in loose leaf teas and recently launched a line of tea bags that can be found in Central Market.
By
Will Maddox
Business
Dallas Power Couples: Inside the Lives of the Region’s Top Dynamic Duos
They’re superstars in business and influential forces in the community. Here’s how five of Dallas-Fort Worth’s most powerful couples make everything work.
Business
CEO of the Year: Anurag Jain, a Modern-Day Warrior Poet
The venture capitalist, professional cricket club owner, and healthcare CEO’s profound business success is matched only by his passion for giving back.
By
Will Maddox
Business
Beyond the Walls: The North Texas Healthcare Industry’s Impact Outside the Hospital
The healthcare industry attracts helpers and healers, but some leaders go far beyond the expectations of their day jobs to improve the sector—and the world.
By
Will Maddox
Business
Can Texas Keep Up With Its Rapid Growth?
Wise public spending on infrastructure will make the private sector more effective and efficient—and keep businesses flocking to the Lone Star State.
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W. Michael Cox and Richard Alm
Business
DFW Executives Share What They Would Change About the Local Business Environment
John Paul Valverde, Winjie Tang Miao, and Keith Davidson discuss mentorship opportunities, cross-industry collaboration, and assisting underserved communities.
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D CEO Staff
Business
Bob Shibuya’s Dirt Bike Adventures in the Wilderness
The Mohr Partners CEO reignited his passion for the sport after buying a vacation home in northeast California in 2005.
Shopping & Fashion
My Style: Nonprofit Exec Kimberly Williams Goes for a Simple Yet Powerful Look
The CEO of Interfaith Family Services and the principal of Kim Williams Consulting defines her style as classic and confident.
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D CEO Staff
Business
Celebrity Chefs and Private Beaches Abound in Los Cabos and Costa Palmas, Mexico
The southern tip of the country’s Baja California Peninsula is a favored destination and former home base for Bryan Pacholski, Compass’ top exec in Dallas.
Business
Alberto Lombardi’s Journey From Italian Seminary Student to Texas Restaurateur
The owner and founder of Lombardi Family Concepts traveled the world before settling in Dallas and opening 40 restaurants.
Business
How Alexander Sanger Helped Make Dallas a Retail Mecca
The German immigrant’s dry goods stores were the first in the state to have electricity, passenger elevators, and gas fixtures.
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Vivasvaan Aditya Raj