D CEO December 2017
Cover Story
2017 CEO of the Year: Jerry Jones
The Dallas Cowboys’ owner is expanding his empire, and transforming the region, with what may be the most impactful franchise in sports.
Features
Awards
CEO of the Year Finalists
Our finalists for 2017’s CEO of the Year span six industries: retail, transportation, technology, healthcare, automotive, and commercial real estate.
Business
The Evolution of At Home
How retail executives Lee Bird and Peter Corsa took over the company formerly known as Garden Ridge and turned around a tired brand.
Awards
D CEO’s Excellence in Healthcare Awards 2017
Healthcare can be costly, complicated, and frustrating to navigate. But the winners in D CEO’s annual awards program are working hard every day to make it less so.
Business
Why You Need to Know George Seay
The chairman of the Texas-Israel Chamber of Commerce on developing a stronger economic bond with Israel.
Business
It’s ‘Game On’ for Growing 24 Hour Fitness
The CEO of the fitness chain giant is known for driving the success of quickly expanding companies.
Business
Lunch With D CEO: Anurag Jain
The philanthropic tech investor has sold multiple companies, turned around a multimillion-dollar tech services company, and launched a VC fund with Ross Perot Jr.
Business
The Business of Body Language
Melinda Marcus shows us how to use nonverbal cues, confidence, and strategic influence to get deals done.
Business
The Accidental Trucker
How Don Daseke’s company became North America’s top owner and consolidator of flatbed and specialized transportation.
Business
My Toughest Challenge: Bill Henry
The chairman and CEO of MHBT on pulling his team together after a tragedy.
Business
Could Dallas’ Innovation Economy Compete With Silicon Valley?
North Texas is a technology hot spot and a magnet for innovative companies.
Healthcare
Tenet Healthcare’s Fall From Grace
A tougher environment for hospitals—along with a few self-inflicted wounds—had the once high-flying corporation fighting this fall to survive.
Law
HB 1774 and a Hailstorm of Controversy
Hurricane Harvey left many homeowners in chaos with a loose understanding of how the hailstorm bill would impact their insurance claims.
Business
Preparing for the Jump
Elyse Dickerson said she would start her own business, but never could find the right time. Then she got laid off.
Business
My Passion: Phil White
The Wells Fargo regional director on how golf taught him to referee himself and to recharge.
Business
My Style: Amy Howell
The general counsel for Rug Doctor talks about on how she defines her look.
Business
My Roots: Fehmi Karahan
The President and CEO of the Karahan Cos. talks about his upbringing in Istanbul.
Business
A Day with the Director of SMU’s Folsom Institute for Real Estate
We follow Joseph Cahoon along on a busy day engaging with students, alumni, and industry leaders.
Business
Meet the Dallas 500: Janice Provost
The executive chef and chief proprietor of Parigi on the happiness of sharing a good meal.
Business
What I Learned: Lillie Biggins
The president of Texas Health Methodist on her first hospital job, as a housekeeper at John Peter Smith Hospital.
