D CEO January/February 2022
Cover Story
78 North Texans Who Are Shaping the Future
Get to know the finalists in the 2022 Innovation Awards, brought to you by D CEO and Dallas Innovates. Winners will be revealed Jan. 12.
Features
Business
How John Clay Wolfe Overcame Bankruptcy and Paralysis to Build One of the Largest Car Wholesalers in the Country
The roller coaster that led to GiveMeTheVin.com, a nationally syndicated radio program, and more.
Science & Technology
Women Leading Tech and Innovation
Though still too small in number, Dallas’ female STEM leaders are fiercely working to lay the ground for more women in the field.
Business
For Topo Chico’s Gerardo Galván, Success Is Bubbling Over
As general manager, he oversees U.S. operations for the popular Mexican mineral water, which now dominates market share.
Business
Meet the Dallas 500: Virginia Drosos
The CEO of Signet Jewelers shares her best advice, what excites her about the future, and what industry trends she is seeing.
Business
Former Dallas Mavericks Head Coach Avery Johnson Finds a New Team to Lead
He’s now CEO of Avery Capital, a private equity firm that focuses on commercial real estate assets with leases to government agencies.
Business
Zirtue’s Dennis Cail Talks New Debit Card and Recent Growth
Building on his wildly successful app, the fintech innovator is taking his platform global.
Business
Rosie and Ian Caruth Are Bringing Back the Laughs in Deep Ellum
The Dallas Comedy Club is keeping many of the Dallas Comedy House traditions alive while adding new wrinkles.
Business
Mike Ablon Details His Plans for Oak Lawn—His Most Ambitious Project Yet
The founding partner of PegasusAblon aims to fortify the historic district and create connection points with two new residential towers.
Business
On Topic: Area Executives Share What Has Been Driving Growth at Their Companies
Leaders at Comstock Resources, The Container Store, and Zix recap how their businesses grew in 2021.
Business
Entrepreneur Trey Bowles on How to Drive Innovation in Dallas
The startup evangelist offers five strategies for supporting the launch and growth of new companies.
Photography
App Developer Calvin Carter Shoots the Stars
The Bottle Rocket founder connects with celestial bodies and their formation in the galaxy through astrophotography.
Style
EdTech Trendsetter Taylor Shead Bounces Between Technology and the Board Room
She is inspired by Janelle Monáe, Didi Richards, and Drake and keeps it authentic.
Business
Well-Traveled: Hawai’i
When she wants to wind down, Toyota CFO Tracey Doi heads to the largest of the Hawaiian islands.
Business
How Restaurateur Miriam Jimenez Connects People Through Food
The founder of Miriam Cocina Latina shares how life in her home country of the Dominican Republic shaped her as a leader.
Business
Scottish Rite for Children: A Century of Healing
What began as a hospital to treat polio has expanded to become a cutting-edge orthopedic powerhouse.
