D CEO September 2017
Cover Story
The Latino Business Awards 2017
Whether they’re working in law, healthcare, manufacturing, or some other industry, this year’s top Latino leaders are helping every day to strengthen the North Texas economy.
Features
Sports
A New Course in Dallas Golf
Bucking conventional wisdom about the ancient game’s sagging fortunes, Arcis Golf has become an industry leader by adapting a nontraditional approach to the sport.
Business
Can Peter Brodsky Jump-Start Southern Dallas?
First they asked him to fix the stray-dog problem. With his latest project—redeveloping Red Bird Mall—he’s out to fix an entire community.
Business
Why You Need to Know Javier Palomarez
The president and CEO of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is solving challenges facing Latino businesses in DFW and across the country.
Business
Marie Diaz’s Driving Force
How she used people skills, entrepreneurial grit—and her mother’s good advice—to found a $20 million human resources firm.
Business
Lunch With D CEO: Gina Puente
The CEO of Puente Enterprises talks about her success in the world of airport concessions.
Restaurant Business
Randy DeWitt Bets Big on Legacy Hall
The chief executive of Front Burner restaurants says there’s a lot riding on the company’s new food-hall venture at Plano’s Legacy West development.
Business
The Water Woman
Katie Anderson, founder and CEO of Save Water Co, channels her Wonder Woman-like attitude into building a Dallas conservation company.
Business
Scott Rohrman on Deep Ellum Investment
The founder of 42 Real Estate on his recent sale of property in Deep Ellum, and other memorable comments culled from CEO Spotlight With David Johnson.
Business
My Toughest Challenge: Andres Ruzo
The CEO of LinkAmerica talks about finding the American Dream.
Architecture & Design
Designing Diversity in Architecture
Dallas’ Latinos in Architecture group is stepping up to be a mentor in its community.
Business
Latinos Find a Voice at AT&T
An employee resource group called HACEMOS is changing the rhetoric at the company.
Finance
Can Dallas Capital Bank Succeed in a Crowded Market?
The North Texas financial service is growing through snazzy tech and in-person lender visits–without opening branches.
Business
Home Is Where the Shale Is
This year, Exxon Mobil has earmarked a third of its capital expenditure budget to drill in shale plays on U.S. soil.
Business
My Passion: Evelyn Torres
The founder and CEO of Solaris Technologies on her love for flying airplanes and her most memorable adventures.
Interior Design
My Office: Ann Schooler
The owner of Schooler Kellogg & Co. gives us a tour of her workspace at her Wolf Hall showroom.
Business
My Style: Marty Martinez
The founder of Social Revolt Agency on his classic approach, and the importance of denim for a man on the move.
Business
My Roots: Nina Vaca
The CEO of Pinnacle Group on her immigrant parents and her family’s pursuit of the American dream.
Education
A Day With the Chancellor of Texas Woman’s University
We follow along with a typically busy day for Carine Feyten.
Business
Meet the Dallas 500: Orlando Campos
Addison’s economic development director on his toughest challenges and the future of the town.
Business
What I’ve Learned: Pedro Fábregas
What the president and CEO of Envoy Air learned from his first job pushing wheelchairs for American Airlines.
