D CEO April 2016
Cover Story
How Tom Gaglardi Saved the Dallas Stars
The Canadian used business savvy and a lifelong love of hockey to turn around the floundering NHL franchise. Will a Stanley Cup follow?
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Features
Business
The Changing Face of EMBAs
More corporate up-and-comers are paying for executive MBA programs out of their own pockets these days. The expected reward: promotions and higher salaries down the road.
By Kerry Curry
Business
The Year’s Best Real Estate Deals and Dealmakers
2015 was record-breaking for commercial real estate in North Texas. D CEO honors the projects and players that stood out.
Business
Why You Need to Know Scott Reed
The partner at Bankcap Partners is dedicated to growing midsized banks.
By Jeff Bounds
Business
Lunch With D CEO: Tyler Cooper
The president and CEO of Cooper Aerobics on running the family business.
By Hilary Lau
Business
The Operatic Trucker
How the CEO of Roberts Trucking Inc., Quincy Roberts, used his formal arts training to help build his business.
By Thomas Korosec
Business
How Clay Cooley Built an Auto Empire
The folksy, self-made car guy turned a “dirt lot” into 10 dealerships.
By Glenn Hunter
Business
My Passion: Steve Love
The president and CEO of the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council loves fly fishing.
By Lauren DeLozier
Business
Inside Robbie Briggs’ Office
See what’s on the desk of the president and CEO of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty.
By Jeanne Prejean
Business
Overcoming the Death of a Business Partner
Mickey Munir, founder and CEO of Sharif & Munir Custom Homes, opens up about his toughest challenge.
By Lauren DeLozier
Business
Why Fewer Banks Could Spell Trouble
Big banks are getting bigger, and smaller banks are disappearing. That could mean a squeeze on credit for small businesses down the road.
By Jeff Bounds
Business
How the Internet of Things Is Changing Everything
It’s real. It’s huge. And it’s upending all you thought you knew about business.
By Phil Harvey
Business
Housing Remains the Safest Investment
Dallas-Fort Worth’s hot market is likely to slow this year, but it won’t go bust.
By Steve Kaskovich
Business
CEO Spotlight: Fred Perpall
The head of The Beck Group on the future of his firm.
By D Magazine