D CEO January/February 2020

Business
Why Mike Rufail Is Going All In on Esports
As he builds Envy Gaming into one of the nation’s top esports franchises, Rufail is taking inspiration from Mark Cuban and Jerry Jones.
By Shawn Shinneman

Business
Early Influencers: Robert Lee ‘R.L.’ Thornton
The business and civic leader was a driving force in the city and helped organize the Dallas Citizens Council.
By Will Maddox

Business
Meet the Dallas 500: Scott Greene, EVP for Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control
Before he became a man with an extremely cool job title, Greene learned hard work by shoveling snow in upstate New York.
By D CEO

Business
The Goldman Sachs Partner With Olympic Gold in his Trophy Room
David Fox leads a team that manages $40 billion in assets, success he found after a decorated career in the pool.
By Will Maddox

Business
BNSF Logistics’ Dan Curtis Makes Major Moves
At the helm for two years, he’s pursuing “transformative ideation” in the freight and supply-chain world.

Business
A Visit to Leo Corrigan III’s Office
Inside the Corrigan Family Holdings president’s digs, you’ll find things like an ostrich egg, a crystal ball, and a boomerang.
By D CEO

Awards
The Winners of D CEO’s and Dallas Innovates’ 2020 Innovation Awards
Here are the companies and leaders driving innovation in North Texas.

Business
Axxess’ John Olajide Is Duplicating His Nigerian Parents’ Success in the U.S.
His parents built a flourishing enterprise in Nigeria, where Olajide was born. Now he’s now bringing that same entrepreneurial zeal to his home health firm.
By Will Maddox

Business
How Jennifer Chandler Went From High School Spanish Teacher to Bank Exec
The president of Bank of America’s Dallas market leads by bringing her teams together.
By Tara Nieuwesteeg

Business
Stream Realty Partners Goes Against the Flow
The real estate firm has thrived by diversifying, staying nimble, and giving brokers a stake in the business they’re helping to build.

Advice
On Topic: Dallas Business Leaders Forecast the Year
Fred Perpall, Lisa Armstrong, and Trey Cox discuss 2020 concerns and opportunities.
By D CEO

Business
Why Influencers Should Be Part of Your Marketing Strategy
Marketing Guru Joanna Singleton explains how to jump in on a trend with big business potential.
By Joanna Singleton

Business
Vanessa Ogle Is the Rock ‘n’ Roll CEO
She takes center stage with her Richardson-based tech company, Enseo. Literally.

Business
Dr. Kenneth Cooper Shares His Favorite Thing
The living legend keeps the historic memento in his North Dallas office.
By Sooha Ahn

Animals
My Pet: Lucy Billingsley
Every day is take-your-pet-to-work day for developer Lucy Billingsley and her French bulldog, Shadow.

Beaches
A Trip to Puerto Vallarta With Dallas Real Estate Attorney Suzan Kedron
Her home away from home is a mecca for adventurous eating and beachside tranquility. And naps.

Fashion
How Hadleigh’s Founder Ed Shaikh Approaches His Personal Style
It’s all about the details.
By D CEO

Business
My Roots: Jose Manuel Sanchez
The president of drilling solutions for Epiroc grew up in Madrid.
By Tara Nieuwesteeg

Business
The Top Real Estate Stories of 2019
A boom in urban hotels, a surge in industrial space, the rebirth of aging malls, and Uber’s announcement were among the biggest stories of the year.

Business
DFW Real Estate Trends to Watch in 2020
Projects and trends to keep an eye on as we enter a new decade.

Commercial Real Estate
DFW’s Largest Office and Industrial Deals of 2019
The deal ticker counts down the region’s largest leases and sales of the past year.
By D CEO