D CEO January 2008
Cover Story
The Education of Comer Cottrell
How a pioneering black businessman found success in Dallas—and helped change the city forever.
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Energy Industry
Dallas Wind-Energy Company Helps China Clean Up Its Act
Patrick Jenevein of Tang Energy Group is making waves with the company’s Chinese projects.
By Jennifer Warren
Publications
Dallas-Based Sleep Holdings Sees Big Money in Sleepless Nights
Acquisitions specialist Roy Mers wants to cure all those people with sleep disorders—one small clinic at a time.
By D Magazine
Publications
3 Questions for Ryan Inc.’s Karey Barton
Barton is the senior manager of Dallas-based tax-service firm, Ryan Inc.
By D Magazine
Publications
Dallas-Based Corner Bakery Aims to be Nation’s Favorite Neighborhood
A California restaurateur wants to make Corner Bakery the place where everybody knows your name.
By Angela Noto
Business
Get Well Soon
Corporate wellness programs can help get your employees—and your bottom line—in better shape.
By Crayton Webb
Business
Making Sense of Mission Statements
DallasCEO’s Trey Garrison looks at the mission statements of some local
companies—both large and small—and tries to figure out just what they
mean.
companies—both large and small—and tries to figure out just what they
mean.
By D Magazine
Business
The Online Sleuths
For more and more companies, social-networking sites are no longer just for social networking.
By D Magazine
Publications
Thinking About Race
Racial discussion can be raw in Dallas. Just ask Comer Cottrell.
By Glenn Hunter
Business
You Need To Know: Edith Personette
Personette counts the W Victory Residences among her high-profile Dallas-area clients.
By Mary Candace Evans
Publications
Dallas-Fort Worth’s Economic Outlook for 2008
DFW’s economy should be well-positioned for the future—if we meet the challenge of minority education.
By D Magazine
Publications
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough
Tackle the toughest of terrain with these mountaineering products.
By Angela Noto
Publications
Baltimore, Maryland
Historic hotels and loads of charm make Baltimore a little city with a lot of heart.
By Jessica Otte
Business
Business Lunch: Dallas Fish Market
Seafood returns to downtown Dallas in this hip, modernist remake.
By Todd Johnson
Business
John Eagle
Eagle has worked for just one company his entire career: the
Dallas automobile-dealership group founded in 1962 by his father, Bob Eagle.
Dallas automobile-dealership group founded in 1962 by his father, Bob Eagle.
By D Magazine
Weddings
My Passion: Robie Vaughn
Adventurer Robie Vaughn gets his kicks from mountaineering.
By Jessica Otte