D CEO April 2017
Cover Story
Commercial Real Estate Awards 2017
Fifty-five of North Texas’ top projects and players are honored following a red-letter year.
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Features
Arts & Entertainment
How Keith Cerny Mended The Dallas Opera
The Harvard Business School grad used his background to help the organization grow its audience.
By Thomas Korosec
Business
How North Texas Universities Are Improving Tech Education
Local demand for computing-related jobs is sure to grow, even as automation wipes out some positions. Here’s a look at how students are being prepared for the workforce.
By Jeff Bounds
Business
Why You Need to Know James Hinton
The president and CEO of Baylor Scott & White Health is the first newcomer to lead the nonprofit health system.
By Matt Goodman
Business
Jamba Juice Is Leveling Up
Fresh off its relocation from California, the company is boosting its game to compete in DFW’s growing “smoothie mecca.”
By Tara Nieuwesteeg
Business
Lunch with D CEO: Rich McBee
The Mitel CEO on closing and directing deals.
By Danielle Abril
Allen-McKinney
WatchGuard Video Offers an Extra Set of Eyes
The Allen-based business is booming as law enforcement nationwide comes under more scrutiny.
By Danielle Abril
Business
How Texas Health Fort Worth Is Helping Premature Babies
The hospital found a creative way to increase survival rates.
By Olivia Nguyen
Business
My Passion: Leon Backes
The president of Provident Realty Advisors shares his love of oil painting.
By Tiffany Ditto
Business
My Office: Steve Ivy
A look inside the Heritage Auctions co-chairman and CEO’s work space.
By Jeanne Prejean
Business
My Day: Harold Rapoza
Take a look inside the Hilton Anatole general manager’s schedule.
By Olivia Nguyen
Business
CEO Spotlight: Sue Ansel
The CEO and president of Gables Residential discusses lessons learned.
By D CEO
Business
My Toughest Challenge: Clay Jenkins
The Dallas County judge discusses 2014’s Ebola outbreak.
Business
Will Payday Lenders Sink Or Swim?
Texas is home to more than one in five American “stores” that make pricey loans to the working poor. Legislators may bolster the state’s standing—or kill most of it off.
By Jeff Bounds
Business
Why Dallas Hasn’t Gotten Its Share of DFW’s Employment Boom
A closer look at geographical distribution of the incoming jobs.
Business
The Rise of the Sharing Economy
On-demand tech companies could help Dallas-Fort Worth “democratize” its economy.
By Danielle Abril
Business
Will Curtailing Regulations Really Unleash a New Wave of Drilling?
The new administration thinks its energy plan will ignite industry growth. But signs show oil and gas are doing just fine already.
By Steve Kaskovich