D CEO November 2013
Cover Story
Craig Hall: The Reluctant Entrepreneur
He never wanted to get into business. He thought it was boring, and not very noble. He was wrong.
Features
Law
The Top Corporate Lawyers in Dallas-Fort Worth 2013
This year’s 35 honorees are innovative, flexible, and actively participating in the leadership of their companies.
Business
Who Wrecked J.C. Penney?
Hedge-fund investor Bill Ackman was a chief culprit in Ron Johnson’s disastrous tenure as CEO, it’s clear. But thanks to a leadership vacuum on Penney’s board of directors, others were responsible for the debacle as well.
Business
Breakfast With: Kelly C. Baltes
The chairman and CEO of the fast-growing Cheddar’s Casual Cafe chain on how bussing tables led him to the C-suite.
Business
Franconia Brewing’s Bottled-Up Demand
The McKinney company waited years to bottle its authentic German beer, working to find an eco-friendly way of doing so. Prost!
Business
Meet the CEO: Valerie Freeman
The head of staffing firm Imprimis Group on what motivated her to succeed.
Business
Should Your Company Add a Wellness Program?
They’ve been touted as a way to lure talent and save on healthcare costs. But their usefulness remains to be seen.
Business
The Tech Dream Store
Consumer technology trends provide an interesting roadmap for retailers in search of a comeback.
Business
The King of Fold-Up Footwear
Yosi Samra’s line of travel-friendly shoes has taken the fashion world by storm.
Business
Auto Review: Jaguar F-Type Convertible
The company’s first true sports car in decades to compete with Porsche.
Business
North Texas Hospitals Buck the Trend
As the industry nationwide prepares for lower profits, Texas Health Resources and Baylor stay ahead of the curve.
