Stories by Ben Swanger

Dallas 500
Meet the Dallas 500: David Auld
Auld, who is stepping down from his D.R. Horton CEO post on Oct. 1, talks about the homebuilder's latest milestone, affordable housing, and streaking in high school.
By Ben Swanger

Sports
A $10 Million Video Board and New Seats: Cynt Marshall and Brad Alberts Talk AAC’s Face Lift
The two leaders give an inside look at the arena's latest updates—including a $10 million digital video board—and share what they feel may happen when the Mavs' and Stars' lease at the venue expires in 2031.
By Ben Swanger

Business Briefs
DFW Nonprofits Raise Nearly $64 Million on NTX Giving Day
Plus: Haynes and Boone relocates Dallas office; Dallas startup Take Command raises $25 million; and more.
By Vivasvaan Aditya Raj and Ben Swanger

Business
DFW Executives Share the Best Business Advice They Have Received
Sean Minter, Mandy Price, and Bryan Trubey share words of wisdom.
By Ben Swanger

My Roots
How the GM of Tower Club Dallas Escaped a Militant Childhood in the Soviet Union
Irakli "BB" Jorjadze, also the general manager of The Constellation Club, opens up about his war-torn upbringing.
By Ben Swanger
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Stories by Ben Swanger

Office
New 30-Story Office Tower Near Klyde Warren Park to Break Ground Next Month
Bank of America has signed on as the property's signature tenant and is expected to move more than 1,000 employees into 238,000 square feet.
By Ben Swanger

Business
Meet Sakina Rasheed Foster: Haynes and Boone’s New Dallas Office Managing Partner
After taking over the Dallas office at the start of 2023, Foster says the firm is doubling down on legal needs for private equity, finance restructuring, investment funds, and litigation.
By Ben Swanger

Executive Travel
Well Traveled: A Luxury Golf Getaway in Scottsdale, Arizona
The desert oasis, Ryan Chairman and CEO Brint Ryan’s second home, offers exceptional golf and hiking adventures.
By Ben Swanger

Business Briefs
Byron Nelson Tournament Replaces AT&T Sponsorship with South Korea-based CJ Group
Plus: Megha and Nirav Tolia Named Co-Directors of SMU’s Spears Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership; SRS Real Estate Partners' Industrial Division Expands Nationwide; and more.
By Ben Swanger and Vivasvaan Aditya Raj

Business
Chris Gannett, Former American Idol CMO, Launches Dallas-based 3-in-1 Growth Firm
Gannett.Partners provides executive coaching, operating advisory services, and strategic capital investments.
By Ben Swanger