D CEO August 2023 Issue

Business
Mark Wade Relies on Grit, Perseverance, and Passion to Lead Bank of Texas
The bank’s new CEO aims to expand market share throughout the Lone Star State.

Dallas 500
Meet the Dallas 500: Caren Lock
The regional vice president and associate general counsel for TIAA talks about switching careers, the bipartisan nature of the political process, and more.
By D CEO Staff

Business
Third-generation, Family-Run Company Dee Brown Inc. Has Had a Hand in Some of North Texas’ Most Iconic Buildings
Led by Robert Barnes III, the company has worked on the construction of the Dallas Federal Reserve, all of DFW’s major sports stadiums except Globe Life Field, and more.

Business
Greg Bibb Talks Turning the Dallas Wings Into a Top Revenue Producer in the WNBA
The President and CEO of Dallas’ WNBA team—and leader of Panther City Lacrosse Club—pulls back the curtain on the business side of his sports teams.
By Ben Swanger

Business
The Loop Comes Full Circle
In 2014, a small band of business and civic leaders began working on a project that would create a 50-mile loop of hike and bike trails around Dallas. Nearly 10 years and $90 million later, they’re approaching the finish line.

Business
How Dee Lincoln Entered Dallas’ Steakhouse Market On Her Own Terms
With charisma and grit, the restaurateur went from a small-town Louisiana girl to a major player in the male-dominated Texas steakhouse business.

Golf
Inside the Rise of Artisan Golf: How Two Fort Worth Club Makers Remade a Faltering Nike Division
In August 2016, Nike Golf shut down club manufacturing at its R&D headquarters in Fort Worth. But, for $100,000, two North Texans took control of the property and fanned a new flame in the industry.
By Ben Swanger

Business
Dallas’ Medical District Experiencing a Healthy Dose of Growth
Despite national real estate industry headwinds, several healthcare projects continue to spur growth in Dallas’ Medical District.
By Will Maddox

Business
DFW Executives Share What They Learned From Their First Jobs
Sarah Kennington, Luke Hejl, and Adrienne Faulkner talk about the lessons they learned early in life.
By Ben Swanger

Business
Taking the Reins With Dallas County’s Medical Society President
Dr. Donna Casey is a lifelong lover of horses whose newest challenge is the Olympic sport of dressage.
By Will Maddox

Publications
A Look Back: Brad Pritchett and Kelly Clarkson’s Six Flags Over Texas Holiday Duet
In 2000, the now Dallas Museum of Art’s chief experience officer teamed up with Kelly Clarkson to perform at Six Flags Over Texas’ Holiday in the Park.

Business
Art of Style: Liz Brailsford, World Affairs Council
The busy nonprofit leader regularly interacts with big-name leaders, up to the highest levels of government.
By Christine Perez and August

Executive Travel
A Legendary Getaway in Nassau, Bahamas
The collection of Caribbean isles is an unforgettable destination for real estate developer Terrence Maiden.

Commercial Real Estate
How Cliff Booth’s Canadian Upbringing Shaped his Real Estate Career
Influenced by the walkability and central location of downtown Montreal, the founder and chairman of Westmount Realty Capital saw opportunities in Dallas’ city center early on.

Business
R. C. Buckner: Dallas’ Adopted Father
The Baptist preacher and newspaper publisher established the city’s first orphanage, which continues to have a lasting impact today.
By Ryan Bozman