D CEO November 2020
Cover Story
Voices of Boom and Bust
Some of the area’s most prominent oil and gas experts talk resilience, innovation, and optimism in the face of one of the most volatile cycles in a lifetime.
Business
Boeing’s Ted Colbert Keeps the Planes Flying
At the helm of Plano’s Boeing Global Services for about a year, the tech whiz is helping the company navigate challenging times.
Healthcare
Gail Warrior Scores With Pathogen-Removing Products Company
With revenue at her CASPR Group expected to hit $15 million this year, the Dallas entrepreneur’s journey to a happier, healthier life is paying off.
Business
Mobile Game Giant Tony Goodman on His Winning Strategy
The icon behind Age of Empires has shifted to casual mobile gaming with his Richardson-based company, PeopleFun.
Publications
The Redemption of Mark Brezinski
After a spectacular rise and fall, the father of Dallas’ fast-casual food scene is ready for his next big hit.
Commercial Real Estate
Meet The Dallas Architects Behind A Reimagined Deep Ellum
Design firm Perkins and Will changed the skyline with The Epic development. Here’s where opportunity remains.
Business
Four Tips For Evaluating Your Corporate Priorities, From Toyota’s CFO
Companies with women on their boards outperform in profitability, productivity, and workforce engagement, writes Tracey Doi.
By Tracey Doi
Business
Gary Kelly, April Anthony, and John Gates on Leading in Uncertain Times
The three CEOs share strategies for pulling their companies through crises.
Fashion
Strut Health Founder Dr. Simal Patel Keeps His Look Tailored Yet Simple
The emergency room physician looks to Spanish and European influencers when defining his wardrobe.
By Will Maddox
Business
Texas Motor Speedway President Eddie Gossage Was Born to Ride
The local leader has traveled by motorcycle through 48 states.
By Ben Swanger
Publications
A Nostalgic Seaside Trip to Port Aransas With Willie Hornberger
The small coastal town on Mustang Island offers some of the best food and fishing in Texas, says the Jackson Walker partner.
Business
Health Tech Entrepreneur Lea Ellermeier Paints to Ease Lockdown Stress
The 2C Medtec CEO’s “Coronavirus” series is raising money for the North Texas Food Bank.
Publications
My Roots: Bhavani Thuraisingham
The executive director of the Cyber Security Research and Education Institute at the University of Texas is considered one of the most accomplished experts in the nation.
Dallas History
Early Influencers: Margaret McDermott Was The Dallas Changemaker
The philanthropic giant donated 3,100 works of art and millions in education, architectural and health funding to support Dallas.
By Jenny Rudolph