D CEO December 2007
Cover Story
2008 DFW Commercial Real Estate Forecast
Whether you rent, develop, or broker commercial real estate in North
Texas, 2008 is likely to be a more challenging year. As a result,
tenants are being urged to move fast on good deals.
Texas, 2008 is likely to be a more challenging year. As a result,
tenants are being urged to move fast on good deals.
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Cover Story
Southwest Airlines’ CEO Gary C. Kelly Sets the Carrier’s New Course
Can a mild-mannered bean counter take a carrier co-founded by wild man Herb Kelleher to the next level of greatness? Gary C. Kelly and Southwest Airlines are banking on it.
By Joseph Guinto
Business
A ’Jewel’ for Downtown Dallas
Besides looking good, the city’s new Homeless Assistance Center will actually help solve a serious problem.
By Crayton Webb
Business
A Turnaround CEO
Jerry Meyer, CEO of Walls Industries, has a knack for common business sense—and reinventing troubled companies.
By Merrie Spaeth
Business
Dolphin Blue Turns Office Products Green
Thomas Kemper’s Dolphin Blue sells office products for the eco-conscious set.
By Jessica Otte
Publications
Jay Rodgers’ Art of Selling Out
When it comes time to sell a company, nobody rides herd on the transaction like Flower Mound biz whiz-turned-cowboy Jay Rodgers.
Publications
My Passion: Glenn Callison
Glenn Callison gets his runner’s high on the Katy Trail.
By Jessica Otte
Fashion
Running Products To Help Put a Spring in Your Step
These running products and accessories make it easy to hit your stride.
By Angela Noto
Business
Stoneleigh: New Life For An Old Hotel
Jud Pankey’s busy Prescott Realty Group helps revive an Uptown landmark.
By Angela Noto
Publications
The (Im)Perfect Gift
How do you foul up one of the year’s most important decisions? Let me count the ways.
By Glenn Hunter
Business
Wasted Space
Most billboard advertising is ineffective, because ad agencies and
their clients don’t really understand it. For proof, join us for a
drive on North Central Expressway.
their clients don’t really understand it. For proof, join us for a
drive on North Central Expressway.
By Spencer Michlin
Business
You Need To Know: Mark Stafford
The England native and branding whiz co-founded Dallas-based Revel United.
By Jenny Block
Business
Barry E. Davis
Crosstex Energy Cos.’s CEO on hard jobs, TV sports, and the importance of going the right thing.
By D Magazine
Business
Business Lunch: Salum
Stylish and delicious, Abraham Salum’s cafe inspires the creative elite.
By Todd Johnson
Publications
San Francisco
Charming neighborhoods, rich culture, and breathtaking vistas make it easy to fall in love with the City by the Bay.
By Jessica Otte