D CEO July-August 2016
Cover Story
Dallas-Fort Worth Entrepreneurs of the Year 2016
Growth—and flexibility—are hallmarks of the Southwest regional finalists in this year’s EY awards program.
Features
Business
A Brewing Battle
Dallas-Fort Worth craft beermakers say state law and special interests have conspired to stifle their growth. So, they’ve taken their fight to remedy the situation to court.
Business
What Happens When Your Smartphone Is Hacked
One man took a soul-crushing trip through AT&T’s customer-service maze and found out.
Business
Why Cybercriminals Are Targeting Law Firms
The legal sector proves to be vulnerable to cybersecurity risks, as more companies are attacked for sensitive data.
Business
Death by Medical Mistake
North Texas is joining the fight to eliminate hospital errors, aiming to help save thousands of lives and billions of dollars.
Business
GameStop’s New Game Plan
The video game conglomerate is responding to the digital threat with diversification, expansion, and reinvention.
Business
My Style: Hamilton A. Sneed
The principal of HAS Events is inspired by his journeys abroad.
Business
Why You Need to Know Jennifer Sanders
The executive director of the Dallas Innovation Alliance is helping to shape Dallas’ future as a “smart city.”
Business
My Toughest Challenge: Merging Two Companies
John Gates, CEO Markets, Americas JLL, on navigating big changes for the Staubach Co.
Business
My Passion: LaMonte Thomas
The divisional president and general manager for CIGNA loves his model railroads.
Business
Inside Michael Faircloth’s Office
The founder and owner of Michael Faircloth Designs offers a peek into his work space.
Business
A Day With Michael Sitarzewski
The Dallas entrepreneur and startup advocate on what fuels his work.
Business
Whiskey With a Texas Flair
Leonard Firestone and Troy Robertson gamble on super-premium spirits.
Business
How Generational Equity Hopes to Corner the M&A Market
The North Dallas firm hopes to dominate in small- and middle-market mergers and acquisitions.
Business
Lunch With D CEO: Thomas Hartland-Mackie
The president and CEO of City Electric Supply on taking over the family business.
Business
Why Texas Should Favor Free Trade
Living in the No.1 exporting state, Dallas businesses and workers have a big stake in thwarting protectionism.
Business
What Women Want From Healthcare
As president and CEO of Solis Mammography, James Polfreman aims to deliver the kind of wellness care that women crave.
