D CEO January-February 2017
Cover Story
North Texas Work Spaces That Will Give You Office Envy
Workplace design has never been so important. If you need proof, look at retention, recruitment, and productivity at companies that did their offices right.
Features
Healthcare
How Technology is Changing Your Average Doctor’s Office
There’s big money to be made, and these North Texas entrepreneurs, health systems, investors, and companies are raking in the returns.
Business
How Steven Becker Will Make Tuesday Morning a Success (Again)
As an activist investor, the CEO once took shots at struggling companies. Now he’s experiencing life on the other side.
Commercial Real Estate
The Top 12 Real Estate Stories of 2016
From the Cowboys’ new home to the Uptown office race, here’s our take on the industry’s top stories and five things to watch in 2017.
Commercial Real Estate
A Look at What’s on the Horizon
Construction cranes are flying high throughout North Texas. Here’s a look at some of the notable new projects under way.
Business
How North Texas’ Brick-And-Mortar Shops Are Attracting Customers
For one, they’re highlighting the things you can’t do online.
Business
How Musculoskeletal Claims Are Impacting Employer Health Costs
The hidden effect beats out cancer and heart disease.
Business
Why Ari Rastegar Thinks an Economic Downturn Is Looming
Dallas private equity exec Ari Rastegar believes a big economic downturn is looming, and he’s gearing up for just that.
Business
Dissecting a Deal
Masergy CEO Chris MacFarland explains how the networking-solutions company pulled off its latest, $900 million-plus private equity coup.
Advice
My Toughest Challenge: Lance Crosby
The chairman and CEO of StackPath on selling new technologies.
Business
CEO Spotlight: Brian Philips
The president and CEO of FedEx Office shares his toughest challenge.
Business
My Day: Keith Cargill
From meetings to Happy Hour, take a look inside the Texas Capital Bank president and CEO’s schedule.
Business
My Office: Carol Reed
Take a look inside the chairman and CEO of The Reeds Public Relations Corp.’s office.
Business
My Passion: Randall Goss
The founder, chairman, and CEO of U.S. Risk Insurance Group spends his weekend mornings cooking breakfast in the kitchen he designed.
Business
Why Many Entrepreneurs Are Turning to a ‘Search-Fund’ Model
The business model is new but increasingly popular.
Business
Lunch With D CEO: Rick Simonson
The executive vice president and CFO of Sabre Corp. talks business models and what’s next for the company.
Business
How Beaver Raymond Turned Marshmallows Into a Sweet Business
The entrepreneur followed his gut, transforming a marshmallow shooter into a successful venture.
Business
Why You Need to Know James D. Spaniolo
The newly named president and CEO of the North Texas Commission will help shape perceptions of Dallas-Fort Worth’s business community.
Publications
Tamlin Software is Finding Success by Tracing Food Quality
Foodborne illness concerns aligned with new safety regulations could mean growth for the Dallas-based company.
Business
My Style: Charlie Goyer
The Saint Bernard Sports COO shares how his work reflects and influences his wardrobe.
