D CEO May 2022
Cover Story
The Education of Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan
By his count, the new CEO has held 15 different jobs since joining the airline in 1988. Here are four lessons he can take into his new role as he navigates increasingly turbulent skies.
Features
Commercial Real Estate
Robert Shibuya Goes to the Mat
How the son of a professional wrestler came to lead the nation’s largest minority-certified commercial real estate firm.
Business
Winners Announced: D CEO’s 2022 Financial Executive Awards
The steady hand of CFOs and other financial executives has never been more important. Here are outstanding professionals who have stepped up for their companies.
Business
David Graves Wants a Bigger Piece of the Pie
Pizza Hut’s new president is bringing back favorites and creating new recipes to regain dominance over Domino’s.
Dallas 500
Meet the 500: Zaida Basora, AIA Dallas
The native Puerto Rican, who also runs the Architecture and Design Foundation, shares fun facts, her favorite hobby, why she tends to take calculated risks, and more.
Business
Creating a Truly Flexible Workplace
People seem to do their best work when you let them decide where—and when—to do it.
Business
Meet Dallas’ Wedding Cake Boss
Lauren Kitchens has crafted cakes for Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton, Don Henley, and the Hunt and Jones families.
Restaurant Business
Restaurateur Stephan Courseau’s Atypical Approach
More than 30 years of experience has taught him that the customer isn’t always right.
Business
How Chris Zahner Turned a White Lie into a Fast-Growing E-Bike Company
The Zooz Bikes co-founder and his partners are carving out market share in the forecasted $52 billion e-bike industry with a unique, patented design.
Business
Winners Announced: D CEO’s 2022 Mergers and Acquisitions Awards
Performing under pressure often separates the good from great dealmakers in the M&A market—and not just during crises.
Business
Rising North Texas Prices Are Fueling Anxiety
How much pain will it take to rid the economy of inflation this time?
Business
DFW Leaders Share Their Biggest Lessons Learned
Don’t be afraid to start over, walk away from toxic people, or be your authentic self, say execs from Reddy Ice, OneDine, and NVenue.
Business
When the Supply Chain Becomes Supply Pain
The global pandemic continues to cause delivery disruptions for nearly every industry. Logistics expert Tim Feemster has a few tips for dealing with the challenges.
Books
Executive Book Club: What North Texas Business Leaders are Reading Right Now
Leaders from Cigna, Deep Vellum, Marcus and Millichap, and more share how they escape, learn, and grow.
Business
Meet New Development Specialist Al Coker, AKA “The Grindfather”
Coker, who has closed nearly $3 billion in residential real estate sales since 2000, finds his rush on the skateboard.
Executive Travel
Discovering History and Soaking Up the Sun in Aruba
The “melting pot” destination is a favorite getaway of Dallas marketing executive Noelle LeVeaux.
Restaurants
Ampex Brand’s Tabbassum Mumtaz on his Journey from Pakistan to American Restaurateur
The president and CEO shares about his time on the Pakistani rowing team and becoming an American franchisee powerhouse.
Faces of Influence
Face of Cancer Care
The latest technology to diagnose, treat, and prevent cancer-related diseases.
Faces of Influence
Faces of Heart Health
Dallas is the national headquarters for this revolutionary nonprofit.
Faces of Influence
Faces of Creative Marketing
Creative business solutions and problem-solving from seasoned industry experts.
Faces of Influence
Faces of Industrial Tenant Representation
Going the extra mile so clients can lease or buy the best industrial space.
Faces of Influence
Face of Art of the Deal: Big Ranches, Record-Breaking Legacy Deals
Bernard (Bernie)Uechtritz, owner of Icon Global is the authority on ranches and rainmaker of real estate.
Faces of Influence
Faces of Office Tenant Representation
Office tenant representation at the next level.
Faces of Influence
Faces of Cancer Care – Proton Therapy
How to maximize quality of life during cancer treatment and beyond.
Faces of Influence
Faces of Engineering & IT Consulting
North Texas’ leading engineering design and IT resource.
Faces of Influence
Face of Residential Real Estate
Leading the field in real estate research, innovation, and consumer education.
Faces of Influence
Face of Smart Home Security
Products that enhance customers’ experience and provide peace of mind.
Faces of Influence
Face of Wealth Management and Financial Planning
Drivers of corporate diversity and equity.
Faces of Influence
Faces of Women’s Leadership & Advancement
Driving positive change through research, advocacy, programs, and grantmaking.
