D CEO May 2022
Features

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.

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
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.

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
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.
By
Ben Swanger

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.

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.
By
D CEO Staff

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.
By
Will Maddox

Faces of Influence
Face of Cancer Care
The latest technology to diagnose, treat, and prevent cancer-related diseases.
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D Partner Studio

Faces of Influence
Faces of Heart Health
Dallas is the national headquarters for this revolutionary nonprofit.
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D Partner Studio

Faces of Influence
Faces of Creative Marketing
Creative business solutions and problem-solving from seasoned industry experts.
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D Partner Studio

Faces of Influence
Face of Business Litigation
Collaborating with clients for a win.
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D Partner Studio

Faces of Influence
Faces of Industrial Tenant Representation
Going the extra mile so clients can lease or buy the best industrial space.
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D Partner Studio

Faces of Influence
Faces of Economic Development
The catalyst for Celina’s unprecedented growth.
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D Partner Studio

Faces of Influence
Faces of Consulting
Go-to consultants with strategy, technology, and experience.
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D Partner Studio

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.
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D Partner Studio

Faces of Influence
Faces of Office Tenant Representation
Office tenant representation at the next level.
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D Partner Studio

Faces of Influence
Faces of Cancer Care – Proton Therapy
How to maximize quality of life during cancer treatment and beyond.
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D Partner Studio

Faces of Influence
Faces of Construction
Science-backed solutions so employees feel safe at work.
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D Partner Studio

Faces of Influence
Faces of Engineering & IT Consulting
North Texas’ leading engineering design and IT resource.
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D Partner Studio

Faces of Influence
Faces of Philanthropy
Helping companies spark a culture of generosity.
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D Partner Studio

Faces of Influence
Faces of Accounting
Providing value to clients beyond accounting.
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D Partner Studio

Faces of Influence
Face of Women in Banking
Elevating the champions of free enterprise.
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D Partner Studio

Faces of Influence
Face of Organ and Tissue Donation
Saving lives through the gift of donation.
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D Partner Studio

Faces of Influence
Face of Executive Search
Where top companies go to find transformational talent.
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D Partner Studio

Faces of Influence
Face of Residential Real Estate
Leading the field in real estate research, innovation, and consumer education.
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D Partner Studio

Faces of Influence
Face of Smart Home Security
Products that enhance customers’ experience and provide peace of mind.
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D Partner Studio

Faces of Influence
Face of Wealth Management and Financial Planning
Drivers of corporate diversity and equity.
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D Partner Studio

Faces of Influence
Faces of Women’s Leadership & Advancement
Driving positive change through research, advocacy, programs, and grantmaking.
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D Partner Studio