Stories by Kelsey Vanderschoot
Business
Meet Illes Foods’ Fourth-Generation Leader Cristin Illes Kahale
The CEO leads Carrollton-based Illes Foods, which produces custom food and beverage sauces, flavors, syrups, and more for many of the nation's largest grocers and restaurants.
Business
Doing Things Her Way: Kelly Ann Winget’s Road to Success
The Alternative Wealth Partners leader is the only LGBTQ+ female millennial to run a private equity fund focused on alternatives. She has taken an unconventional path to becoming a leader, but her unique strategy has paid big returns.
Staycations
DFW Staycation: European Luxury Abounds at Harwood’s Hôtel Swexan
With a rooftop pool, library speakeasy, and prime beef program, the new Hotel Swexan showcases the best of the Barbier Mueller family's Swiss and Texan roots.
Law
Winners Announced: D CEO’s 2023 Corporate Counsel Awards
The 29 North Texas honorees in D CEO’s 2023 Corporate Counsel Awards help keep their enterprises out of trouble while clearing pathways to innovation and growth.
Business
Conversation With: Barry McGowan of Fogo de Chão
The CEO of North Texas-based Brazilian steakhouse Fogo de Chão shares plans for growth under new ownership Bain Capital.
Stories by Kelsey Vanderschoot
Personnel Moves
Ken Hersh Named Inaugural Executive in Residence for SMU’s Cox School of Business
Plus, Airbus Helicopters gets a new regional head; Whitley Penn leader named president-elect of TXCPA Dallas; and more.
Business
Joe Giildenzopf and Brad Neathery of Sanctified Spirits are guiding their whiskey brands through spirited growth
The leaders behind Oak & Eden and JOJO are planning to open an Oak & Eden tasting room in Fort Worth's Clearfork later this month.
Publications
Zirtue Founder Dennis Cail’s 600-mile Ride Across Italy
A 600-mile bike ride across Italy showed fintech co-founder Dennis Cail that leadership is not just for frontrunners.
Executive Travel
A Legendary Getaway in Nassau, Bahamas
The collection of Caribbean isles is an unforgettable destination for real estate developer Terrence Maiden.
Personnel Moves
Former Omni Chairman Takes New Leadership Post
Plus, Trinity consultants and Versant Capital Management welcome new CEOs; Whitney Penn hires new managing director; and more.