D CEO October 2015
Cover Story
Toyota’s Texas Twist
The automaker’s Jim Lentz on moving to Plano, trimming the workforce, and bracing for a scrap over fuel standards.
Sold Out Subscribe Now
Features
Business
The Year’s Best Real Estate Projects
In one of the hottest housing markets in the country, these single-family and multifamily leaders stand out.
Business
How Much North Texas CEOs Earn
With net income at DFW middle-market companies up an average of 31 percent, executives are being rewarded with serious pay hikes.
By Paradox Compensation Advisors
Business
Why You Need to Know Emily Parker
The managing partner of firm Thompson & Knight is a top tax litigator.
By Hilary Lau
Business
Life, Death, and Bets Gone Bad
A Waco company battles investors in its secondary market for life insurance in a Fort Worth courtroom.
By Dave Moore
Business
Lunch With D CEO: Bill Lenox
The president of Bob’s Steak & Chop House talks about his start in the restaurant business.
Business
Dallas Foreign Trade Gets a Jump Start
The number of foreign consuls is growing with the city, but Houston still paces the state.
By Sean Kelly
Business
Meet the CEO: Shawn Todd
The founder and CEO of Todd Interests on the lessons he’s learned.
By Taylor Little
Business
Auto Review: 2015 Lexus RC F
This car is happiest when the road ahead is wide open.
By Matt Goodman
Business
How to Implement Your Business Strategy
It’s the key to ensuring an executive team has a concrete, shared purpose.
By Miguel A. Quinones
Business
Urgent Care Goes Uber
Doctors are making house calls again with a smartphone approach.
By Matt Goodman
Business
Sam Wyly Is Bloodied But Unbowed
The one-time billionaire takes on the SEC and the IRS.
By John G. Browning
Business
The Paradox of Amenities
Cultural, entertainment, and recreational perks may be attractive, but they give government room to raise taxes.
Business
How to Cultivate Biotech
With access to money and scientific research, North Texas is a “sleeping giant” in the industry, supporters say.
By Steve Kaskovich