D CEO April 2007
Cover Story
Travelocity Aims Sky High
Michelle Peluso, the 35-year-old executive who turned Travelocity’s fortunes around, has taken the company to new heights thanks to an eye for detail, a push for customer service, and help from a gnome.
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Cover Story
Strength of Signal
First Broadcasting CEO Gary Lawrence says terrestrial radio is alive and well, and he’s putting his money where his mouth is.
By D Magazine
Cover Story
Veracity Research Uncovers the Lies that Cost You Money
Insurance fraud has become a vast, expensive problem for small businesses, not to mention individuals. Denton-based investigation firm Veracity Research Company is ready to help.
By Peter Simek
Publications
Bait and Switch
When is a deal a deal? It depends on which bank you’re dealing with.
By Wick Allison
Business
Big Number: $101 Billion
The record dollar amount of deals private equity giant Texas Pacific Group completed last year.
By D Magazine
Publications
Groove Tube
A not-so-successful athlete—now successful entrepreneur—helps aspiring sports stars become their own agents.
By Annalise Ghiz
Publications
Mark Hall
Mark Hall has an ad agency that’s hot, hot, hot. The Firehouse founder helps companies make a statement.
By Jessica Otte
Cover Story
The Roaming CEO
Travelocity CEO Michelle Peluso has turned the company around with smart branding, customer service, and attention to detail.
By D Magazine
Publications
9 Rules for Doing Lunch Right
Don’t schedule a mealtime meeting unless you know what you’re doing. These nine rules are a good start.
By Ray Balestri
Commercial Real Estate
Stream Realty’s Decade of Big Deals
Mike McVean and Lee Belland started Stream Realty with no clients and not much in the way of plans. Ten years later, they’re on top of the Dallas real estate market.
By Trey Garrison
Publications
The Business of Innovation
Universities are the breeding ground for tomorrow’s economic success stories. It’s harvest time.
By Phil Ritter
Business
Golfers’ Paradise
Two new, local PGA Tour Superstores offer everything your golf game needs—and then some.
By Jessica Otte
Business
John F. Davis III
Pegasus CEO John F. Davis III talks about his first job, his worst job, and the ribeye at Al Biernat’s.
By D Magazine
Publications
My Passion: Brooks Cullum
Brooks Callum is in charge of this year’s EDS Byron Neson golf tournament.
By Jessica Otte
Fashion
Pro Golf Products
Look like a pro—even if you don’t swing like one—with these high-end golf goodies.
By Melissa Henry