D CEO December 2010
Cover Story
CEO of the Year (Again!): Gary Kelly of Southwest Airlines
After he saw the carrier through blockbuster moves in 2010, North Texas executives pick him as the top boss for the second year in a row.
Features
Business
North Texas CEOs: Bright Future Locally, Not So Globally
The 2010 SMU Cox CEO Sentiment Survey finds respondents cautiously optimistic about Dallas-Fort Worth business in the next year.
Food and Drink
The Ego-Less CEO
Doug Brooks of Brinker International has never let his job title go to his head.
Business
The Enthusiastic, Creative, Inquisitive, and Successful George Seay
The well-connected CEO of Annandale Capital takes managing money, civic involvement, and his Texas heritage seriously.
Business
AT&T’s Big Bet on Broadband Television
After phone-line losses and vexed video trials, the telecommunications giant has created the most interesting pay-TV service in years.
Business
Breakfast With D CEO: Sharon Carr
The president of Sharon Carr Travel talks about the leisure business over a latte.
Business
The Driver’s Seat: Bentley Continental Supersports
Unsurprisingly, this race-car sleek ride is a head-turner.
Business
Entering the Global Marketplace? Priscila Montana Can Help.
The CEO of Cultural Awareness International helps prep executives for worldwide business.
Real Estate
Dallas Commercial Real Estate 2011 Market Predictions
Local brokers tell us what to expect. (The outlook is good.)
Business
Dallas Leads the Way in Job Creation
The locally-based 11th Federal Reserve District breaks away from the pack in employment numbers.
Business
Turn Your Mobile Phone Into a Wallet
Richardson-based DeviceFidelity has big plans for the future of cellular devices.
Religion
Faith Gets a Collin County Address
A new office building — the Hope Center — offers cheap rents and upscale amenities for religious groups.
Business
Fort Worth Won’t Face Its Pension Problems
When it comes to grappling with these obligations, the public sector should take a cue from business.
Business
Investor’s Business Daily Founder Invests in SMU
William J. O’Neil sees a bright future for Dallas and America.
Business
Meet the CEO: Brint Ryan of Ryan Inc.
The co-founder of the tax services firm explains why his wife brings Donald Trump into their bedroom.
Transportation
The First All-Female Valet Crew in Dallas
Chelsie Paine’s Pinky’s Valet staff includes teachers, college students, and lawyers.
Food and Drink
Business Lunch: Dive Coastal Cuisine
Fresh, fast, and delicious seafood splashes ashore in the Park Cities.
Business
Guess What? Free Markets Work
New initiatives at SMU’s Cox School help spread the word that private enterprise is a good thing.
Business
You Need to Know: Robert K. Smith of Clear Direction Inc.
This business adviser can help you better your management strategy.
