D CEO June 2008
Cover Story
Being Boone Pickens
The Dallas energy billionaire specializes in extracting more from all kinds of fertile terrain: more oil, more wind, more water, more knowledge, more money. Even today, at 80, T. Boone Pickens Jr. shows no signs of settling for less.
Cover Story
How President Stephen Mittelstet Runs Richland College Like a Business
Using sheer force of will, Dr. Stephen K. Mittelstet turned to business methods like strategic planning and performance reviews to revamp Dallas’ Richland College. It wasn’t easy, and it took years, but the effort is paying off.
Cover Story
Outstanding Women in Commercial Real Estate
Their progress into the upper echelons of commercial real estate has been disappointingly slow at times. Now, though, this group of dynamic, accomplished local women is helping close the industry’s gender gap.
Publications
Crude Oil, Political Gas
Energy companies like ExxonMobil should be applauded, not eviscerated.
Business
Destination Dallas: Why People Visit
Dallas is a nice place to visit. So how come we aren’t telling everyone that?
Business
Ed Pechar Makes Tasty Vodka From Miles Away
Nothing can keep Ed Pechar from his work, not even several hundred miles.
Business
Fast Food Would Slow Down Without PrimeSource
A South Dallas restaurant-equipment company is poised for growth.
Business
In Praise of Capitalism
CEOs need to speak out more vigorously on behalf of free enterprise.
Business
NYLO Plano Puts the “Hip” in Hotel
NYLO hotel aims to raise business travelers’ expectations.
Business
You Need to Know…Dodee Frost Crockett
Dodee Frost Crockett helps CEOs stretch their paydays.
Business
Andrew Levi
Andrew Levi of Boardroom Software and Aztec Systems on raising money, scuba diving, and the pleasures of a Depeche Mode concert.
Publications
WFAA-TV’s Fancy, Victory Park Studio
Belo8 gets a “sweeps” boost after going high-def and opening a glitzy new studio.
Publications
Workplace Romance: The Love Contract
A different kind of agreement could protect employers from workplace-romance problems.
