D CEO June 2017
Cover Story
How Allie Beth Allman Became a Real Estate Star
From humble beginnings on a North Texas farm, she used small-town charm to build a realty empire.
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Features
Business
5 Things to Know About Collin County Growth
The remarkable county north of Dallas attracts jobs, people, and a few problems.
By Glenn Hunter
Business
How Odes Mitchell Built a Pharmaceutical Empire
He unloaded trucks, worked as an oil-field roughneck, and handled bags at DFW Airport. Now his Arlington-based company pulls in an annual sales revenue of $35 million.
By Barry Shlachter
Business
Why You Need to Know Debi Pasley
The systems vice president and chief nursing officer of Christus Health is improving the way healthcare works.
By Olivia Nguyen
Business
Predicting Bullet-Train Ridership Is a Numbers Game
Forget eminent domain. The key question about the proposed bullet train between Dallas and Houston may be just how many people would ride it.
By Glenn Hunter
Business
Lunch With D CEO: Cristina Lynch
The founder of Mi Golondrina discusses the influence her Mexican heritage has on her clothing line.
By Lily Corral
Business
How Samantha Reitmayer Sano Developed a Culture of ‘Makers’
The designer-turned-executive transformed a risk into a successful, profitable venture in upscale branding.
By Sarah Bennett
Business
Steri-Clean Does Local Law Enforcement’s ‘Dirty Work’
The leading crime-scene service is popular with North Texas police departments.
By Olivia Nguyen
Business
My Passion: Debra von Storch
The EY partner has explored Machu Picchu and trekked through black lava trails in Hawaii.
By Renee Yan
Business
My Office: Paula Lambert
The Mozzarella Co.’s founder and president gives a look inside her Deep Ellum work space.
By Jeanne Prejean
Fashion
My Style: Lisa Garza-Selcer
The executive chef and owner of Sissy’s Southern Kitchen shares how her look has evolved with her career.
Business
My Day: Sandi Scott
A peek at the Weitzman senior vice president and director of property management’s schedule.
By Tiffany Ditto
Business
CEO Spotlight: Nicole Weeldreyer
The managing director of Goldman Sachs & Co. on lessons learned.
By D CEO Staff
Law
My Toughest Challenge: Rhonda Hunter
The chief of the Juvenile Division in the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office discusses transitioning from private practice to public service.
By Rhonda Hunter
Business
This Group is Building Real Estate’s Next Generation of Women Leaders
A gathering of commercial real estate women in their 20s and 30s has become much more than just a place to network.
By Lily Corral
Business
This Engineer Stepped Up During One of Toyota’s Biggest Crises
The now-Plano-based automaker turned to Kristen Tabar.
By Danielle Abril
Business
Women Are Finding Slow But Steady Progress in Finance
Female executives are seeing more positive shifts in their quest for full equality.
By Jeff Bounds
Business
The American Dream Thrives Within This Dynamic Duo
Despite the odds stacked against them, the two female entrepreneurs behind R&D Occasions found success.
By Steve Kaskovich