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Kelsey Vanderschoot

Kelsey Vanderschoot

Online Managing Editor, D CEO

Kelsey J. Vanderschoot came to Dallas by way of Napa, Los Angeles, and Madrid, Spain. A former teacher, she joined D Magazine Partners in 2018 and worked on its general interest and content marketing publications before finding her home at D CEO. She enjoys constantly learning about DFW’s business community and specializes in retail, finance, and restaurant business stories.

Stories by Kelsey Vanderschoot

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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

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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.
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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.
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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.
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Executive Travel

A Legendary Getaway in Nassau, Bahamas

The collection of Caribbean isles is an unforgettable destination for real estate developer Terrence Maiden.
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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.