D CEO May 2017
Cover Story
A Look at Southwest Airlines 50 Years Later
Half a century after its incorporation papers were filed, the Dallas-based carrier is working harder than ever to reinforce its unique corporate culture.
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Features
Business
Merger-And-Acquisition Deals Are Picking Up
Last year’s election made companies cautious about pulling the trigger on M&A deals. But with Washington’s intentions more in focus now, transactions seem to be on the rise.
By Jeff Bounds
Bishop Arts District
How This Developer Is Impacting North Texas Neighborhoods
Jim Lake Jr.’s company makes money bringing new life to old buildings.
By Kerry Curry
Business
The Top Financial Executives in North Texas 2017
This year’s crop shares a willingness to do more than what’s expected for their organizations.
By Glenn Hunter
Business
Why You Need to Know Sally Bane
Plano’s director of economic development is the force behind the city’s swift development.
By Danielle Abril
Business
Why Copper Reigns in North Texas
The region’s construction boom has been good for Encore Wire and Daniel Jones, its CEO.
By Art Stricklin
Business
Lunch With D CEO: Ray Sedey
The Texas region president of McCarthy Building Cos. Inc. talks the future of his industry and how he’s preparing for it.
By Lily Corral
Arts & Entertainment
How Gen Fukunaga Turned an Interest Into a $100M Venture
The Funimation Entertainment CEO’s childhood fascination with Japanese animation led to success.
By Danielle Abril
Business
This Merger Will Create a $75 Billion Oil-And-Gas Giant
The union between Dallas’ Energy Transfer Partners and Sunoco Logistics will build an industry behemoth.
By Jennifer Warren
Business
My Passion: Steve Lieberman
The Retail Connection executive has found new fun and friends with the ElliptiGO.
By Morgan Smith
Business
My Style: Erin Mathews
The Allie Beth Allman and Associates executive shares how her work influences her wardrobe.
Business
My Day: Monte Anderson
A look inside a typical day for the Options Real Estate owner.
By Renee Yan
Business
CEO Spotlight: Emmitt Smith
The real estate leader on lessons learned and future goals.
By D CEO
Business
My Toughest Challenge: Christine Allen
Hillcrest Bank’s senior vice president of commercial banking on losing her 14-year-old son to cancer.
Business
How This ‘Urban In-Fill’ Project Is Showing Transition
The development is impacting an East Dallas neighborhood.
By Glenn Hunter
Business
Early Childhood Intervention Providers Are Still Standing
These North Texas programs are fighting to stay open in the wake of budget cuts and tighter Medicaid reimbursement restrictions.
By Olivia Nguyen
Business
How Winston & Strawn Drafted Dallas’ ‘Dream Team’
The Chicago law firm barreled into North Texas, raiding stars from other companies for its new office.
By John G. Browning
Commercial Real Estate
Is Dallas-Fort Worth’s Housing Market Losing Ground?
Real estate experts worry the region could soon lose its low-cost competitive advantage.
By Steve Kaskovich