D CEO September 2022
Cover Story
People of Pride II
Three DFW transgender executives share their stories of living as their authentic selves, both personally and professionally.
Features

Business
Sam Susser Is Building a New Dynasty in Dallas
The longtime Corpus Christi executive sold his convenience store empire for $2.4 billion. Now, he aims to replicate his success in DFW—in the banking industry.
By Barry Shlachter

Business
Inside Robert Anderson Jr.’s Journey From FBI Exec to Cyber Defense Labs CEO
Anderson led investigations into Edward Snowden and the cyber-attack on Sony. Now, he’s aiming to build his Dallas company into the top cybersecurity firm in the market.
By Ben Swanger

Business
How Veena Somareddy Became Virtually Unstoppable
The CEO of Neuro Rehab VR is disrupting the rehabilitation industry with virtual and augmented reality applications.
By Will Maddox

Business
Meet the Dallas 500: AT&T’s Corey Anthony
The Senior VP on his passion for motorcycle drag racing, favorite European travel spot, and what could make Dallas better.
By Ben Swanger

Business
First Look: Inside Bryan Trubey’s Fair Park of the Future
The former HKS architect known for his sports stadium prowess is now working with Overland Partners to redesign Fair Park and uplift its surrounding neighborhoods.
By Ben Swanger

Business
Majestic Realty Is Remaking Fort Worth’s Stockyards
Developer Craig Cavileer and designer Kayla Wilkie are expanding their vision for the historic entertainment district.

Politics
When Business Gets Political
Some companies are outspoken when it comes to adding their voices to hot-button political conversations, while others prefer to remain silent. Here are some things to consider when your business is thinking about taking a stand.

Business
North Texas Is the Country’s New Semiconductor Manufacturing Capital
Development may be softening in some DFW suburbs, but the U.S. 75 corridor north of McKinney is taking off.

Business
Cynt Marshall, Sandi Chapman, and James Fripp on When Their Life Took an Unexpected Turn
How a cancer diagnosis, a spouse’s death, and being disqualified from the armed services changed career trajectories.
By Ben Swanger

Business
Jay Rogers on the Power of Career-Changing Mentorship
The business mentor and millionaire-maker says CEOs must stop focusing on being irreplaceable and start concentrating on the future.

Business
Legal Executive Amy Osteen Blends Vintage With Modern for a ‘Give and Take’ Style
The Outside CLO principal isn’t afraid to defy expectations for lawyer fashion.

Business
Top Podcast Picks from Seven North Texas Executives
From brain performance to hilarious political commentary, these podcasts are a must-listen for Dallas-Fort Worth leaders.
By Ben Swanger

Business
Bell Nunnally’s Heath Cheek Pays it Forward at the State Fair’s Livestock Auction
Cheek describes his longtime commitment to raise funds for the same State Fair of Texas event that helped him attend college.

Business
Discover the Alpine Luxury of Liechtenstein, a Favorite of Former Hilti Exec Martina McIsaac
Big adventures await in one of the world’s smallest countries, the home of toolmaker Hilti’s global headquarters.

Business
My Roots: Tyler Shin
The founder and managing member of Revolving Kitchen shares how he made his way from Seoul, South Korea to Dallas and how his mom inspires him.
By Suzanne Crow

Business
Hospital History: How Baylor University Medical Center Became ‘A Hospital of Great Importance’
Established in 1903, the hospital is now the flagship facility for the largest nonprofit health system in the state.
By Will Maddox