D CEO June-July 2020
Cover Story
Black Women Now Hold Top Roles at Three of Dallas’ Most Revered Civic Institutions
Power Shift: Meet the executives who are changing what leadership looks like in the region.
Features
Business
A Fight for Funding: Women Entrepreneurs Continue to Battle Sexist Stereotypes
Dallas is one of the best markets in the country for women business owners, but they still face an uphill battle.
Business
What Happens When Gender No Longer Matters?
After four decades, the Dallas chapter of Commercial Real Estate Women looks toward the future—one that gives voice to industry professionals of both sexes.
Advice
On Topic: Dallas Business Leaders Share Their Biggest Lessons Learned
Teresa Mackintosh, Amanda Moreno-Lake, and Laura Rea Dickey on what the coronavirus crisis has taught them.
Dallas 500
Meet the Dallas 500: Goldman Sachs & Co.’s Nicole Weeldreyer
The investment firm’s managing director leads a team that serves financially significant individuals, families, and nonprofits.
By D CEO
Nonprofits
This Nonprofit Leader Says Her Fashion is a Balance Between Stylish and Authentic
Education Opens Doors Executive Director Jayda Batchelder aims for a classic, chic look—with a pop of bold.
By D CEO
Business
Lynn Dowdle Gets Her Gun
The Dallas real estate executive has gained an appreciation for firearms, and says nothing beats the sense of empowerment they bring.
Business
My Roots: Ashley Tran
The Verbena Parlor + Social House founder’s treacherous path to America involved a pirate attack and being stranded on an uninhabited island.
Law
Tasha Schwikert Brings Her Competitive Drive to Law
The Olympic medal-winning gymnast —and Larry Nassar survivor—is now an attorney at Munck Wilson Mandala in Dallas.
Fashion
Fresh From Netflix, This Cheer Gear Company Calls Dallas Home
Rebel Athletic clients include some of the world’s biggest squads, such as Canada’s 1,200-member Cheer Sport Sharks, and the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.
By Sooha Ahn
Advice
Conversation With: Sandra Phillips Rogers
Toyota’s chief legal officer, group vice president, general counsel, and chief diversity officer shares lessons learned and advice for fellow business leaders.
Dallas History
Early Influencer: Sarah Horton Cockrell
The founding mother of Dallas was one of the city’s first millionaires.
By Will Maddox