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CEO Spotlight

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Plans get made to expand Klyde Warren Park north

April 23, 2024 15:45 - 9 minutes - 8.57 MB

Hon. Florence Shapiro, Chairperson of Kaleidoscope Park Foundation, joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.

Part-time CEO, full time student starts robotics company to help firefighters

April 22, 2024 20:53 - 8 minutes - 8.21 MB

Siddharth Thakur, CEO of Paradigm Robotics, joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.

Longtime housing advocate takes on new position at Habitat for Humanity

April 19, 2024 19:47 - 9 minutes - 8.89 MB

Ashley Brundage, the new CEO of Dallas Habitat for Humanity, joins KRLD's David Johnson for the CEO Spotlight. Brundage joined Habitat after spending 19 years at United Way.

The nation's largest homebuilder continues to impress

April 18, 2024 19:57 - 10 minutes - 9.88 MB

Paul J Romanowski, President & CEO, D R Horton Inc.  (NYSE: DHI) joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight. 

This new company will have you sleeping like a baby

April 17, 2024 19:56 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MB

Kevin Lavelle, Co-Founder & CEO, Harbor joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.

Taking a LEED in the apartment business

April 16, 2024 21:02 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB

Phil Tague, President, AMLI Residential joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.

Jackson Family Wines 'La Crema' joins the WNBA

April 15, 2024 19:33 - 10 minutes - 9.6 MB

Christopher Jackson, Co-Proprietor, Jackson Family Wines (Kendall-Jackson, La Crema, Stonestreet, Cambria) joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.

Cookies become works of art for North Texas small business

April 12, 2024 20:33 - 10 minutes - 9.72 MB

Alex Francis, the founder of the Kooke Bar, explains how she got into the cookie business and whether she has plans to open a brick-and-mortar location.

'Greatest night of the year': Adoption center to take over Six Flags for its families

April 11, 2024 23:09 - 10 minutes - 9.65 MB

Mark Melson, President & CEO of Gladney Center for Adoption, joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.

137 years and tens of thousands of kids later...

April 11, 2024 23:09 - 10 minutes - 9.65 MB

Mark Melson, President & CEO of Gladney Center for Adoption, joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.

Huffines has new communities popping up across North Texas

April 10, 2024 21:17 - 10 minutes - 9.95 MB

Phillip Huffines, the co-founder and co-owner of Huffines Communities, talks interest rates and new home sales with KRLD's David Johnson.

Is immigration the secret to job growth and low inflation?

April 09, 2024 20:30 - 10 minutes - 10 MB

Robert S Kaplan is a former CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, Vice Chair of Goldman Sachs, and Co-Chairman of Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation. He joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.

Navigation app launched in UTD dorm room has customers in 90 countries

April 08, 2024 20:58 - 9 minutes - 9.11 MB

Tom Vazhekatt, the co-founder and CEO of Routora is also a fourth-year college student at the University of Texas at Dallas. He launched an app that optimizes the time spent on multi-stop routes.

EarthX holds its 9th Annual Congress of Conferences on Sustainability

April 05, 2024 21:52 - 10 minutes - 9.71 MB

Trammell S. Crow, Founder, EarthX joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.

A new chef is in the (Ronald McDonald) House!

April 04, 2024 21:12 - 9 minutes - 8.69 MB

Jennifer Johns, CEO, Ronald McDonald House Fort Worth joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight. 

The Forest Theater to be restored as part of efforts to revitalize South Dallas

April 04, 2024 16:54 - 6 minutes - 5.83 MB

Elizabeth Wattley, President & CEO, Forest Forward joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.

Corporate 'Lost & Found' pays big dividends

April 02, 2024 20:27 - 9 minutes - 8.9 MB

Joe D'Cruz, Founder & Managing Director, Catalyze Partners  joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.

Local concept now empowering people with special needs across the US

April 01, 2024 20:21 - 10 minutes - 9.25 MB

 Tom Landis, Founder & CEO of Howdy Homemade Ice Cream, joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.

New, old cars for six figures

March 28, 2024 19:51 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB

Jeff Stone, the CEO of Classic Recreations, joins KRLD's David Johnson on the CEO Spotlight.

From Collies to Chinchillas, this is 24/7 emergency care for every pet

March 27, 2024 19:23 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MB

Dr David Bessler, Founder & CEO, Veterinary Emergency Group joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.

Dallas company spots cancer before it is too late

March 26, 2024 19:35 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MB

Sumit Rai, Founder & CEO, Cancer Check Labs joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.  

A 100 year old Dallas institution is under new leadership

March 25, 2024 19:56 - 8 minutes - 7.48 MB

Julie Diaz, President & CEO, The Dallas Foundation joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight. 

North Texas nonprofit provides housing, education opportunities for women overcoming hardship

March 22, 2024 19:54 - 9 minutes - 8.5 MB

Lisa Rose, the founder and CEO, of the nonprofit The Gatehouse is adding educational opportunities to its offerings.

In this business it's OK to flip-flop!

March 21, 2024 20:18 - 8 minutes - 7.99 MB

Jeremy Steward, Co-Founder & CEO, Hari Mari joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight. 

Momentous Institute advocating for children's mental health for more than 104 years

March 20, 2024 21:27 - 9 minutes - 8.86 MB

Dr Jessica Gomez, Psy.D, LP, Executive Director, Momentous Institute joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.

Commercial real estate, is it different this time around?

March 19, 2024 20:49 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MB

Thomas T. Lynn, Chairman of NAI Robert Lynn, joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.

How a company helps electrical car drivers combat 'range anxiety'

March 18, 2024 20:33 - 9 minutes - 8.45 MB

Scott Williams, CEO of Batteries Plus, joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.

Houston-based company helps small businesses with financial fitness

March 14, 2024 19:41 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

Elizabeth Gore, the president and co-founder of Hello Alice, explains how the company helps small businesses navigate their finances.

The UNT Dallas engineer of growth is stepping down in July

March 13, 2024 20:50 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

Bob Mong, President of the University of North Texas at Dallas, joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.

Are the highest interest rates behind us?

March 12, 2024 20:28 - 9 minutes - 8.53 MB

Dr. David Kelly, the chief global strategist for J.P. Morgan Asset Management (NYSE: JPM), tells KRLD's David Johnson how slowing inflation could impact interest rates moving forward.

French steak frites coming to lower Greenville

March 11, 2024 19:22 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MB

Mark Bucher, Co-Founder of Medium Rare, joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight. 

America’s largest local television broadcasting group with over 200 stations

March 08, 2024 23:50 - 10 minutes - 9.25 MB

Perry A Sook, Chairman & CEO, Nexstar Media Group joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.

We're entering a 'Goldilocks' economy

March 07, 2024 22:00 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MB

Patrick J O'Hare, Chief Market Strategist, briefing.com, joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.

Decades in planning, Harold Simmons Park is coming soon

March 06, 2024 18:26 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MB

Tony Moore, President & CEO, Trinity Park Conservancy joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.

Raising money for heart disease for over 30 years

March 05, 2024 22:30 - 9 minutes - 8.44 MB

Rick Allen, Chairman, Côtes du Coeur, joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight. 

'Cars for Kids' at the forefront of used car dealerships

March 04, 2024 21:36 - 10 minutes - 9.32 MB

Colin Weatherwax, CEO, Cars for Kids joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.

Housing market strong despite higher mortgage rates

March 01, 2024 22:33 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

John Ho, CEO, Landsea Homes (Nasdaq: LSEA) joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.

Are we preparing for casino-style gambling and resorts in Texas?

February 29, 2024 22:24 - 10 minutes - 9.73 MB

Ray Mabry, Dallas Office Leader & Principal, HBG Design joins KRLD's David Johnson in this episode of CEO Spotlight.

Real estate company capitalizes on the 'great northern migration'

February 28, 2024 21:17 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

Ben R. Weber, General Partner of the Texas Republic Management, joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.

Former 7-ELEVEN & Blockbuster CEO's new book is released

February 27, 2024 20:01 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

Jim Keyes, Former  CEO, 7-ELEVEN and Blockbuster Video -author; "Education is Freedom" joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.

BRIX Holdings LLC going all in on Texas

February 26, 2024 21:46 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MB

Sherif Mityas, CEO, BRIX Holdings LLC  (Smoothie Factory, Souper Salad, Red Mango, Orange Leaf) joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.

Helping young women with STEM

February 23, 2024 21:46 - 8 minutes - 8.09 MB

Lynn McBee, CEO, Young Women’s Preparatory Network joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight. 

Huffines Auto Group has had 'IT' factor for a century

February 22, 2024 22:49 - 7 minutes - 6.54 MB

Ray Huffines Sr., CEO, Huffines Auto Group joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.

The 'Business of Texas' is business and it's booming

February 21, 2024 21:58 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MB

Glenn Hamer, President & CEO, The Texas Association of Business joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.

Understanding the Capital One acquisition and what that means for your wallet

February 20, 2024 19:55 - 10 minutes - 9.63 MB

Robert Kaplan, former CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas: Co-Chairman, Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.

Texas nonprofit organization provides support to people with disabilities and veterans

February 15, 2024 00:01 - 8 minutes - 7.75 MB

Hugh Breland, CEO of U & I, joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.

The National Juneteenth Museum is more than just a museum

February 13, 2024 21:23 - 8 minutes - 7.84 MB

02/13 Jarred Howard, CEO, National Juneteenth Museum joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.

NU Standard battling baldness for generations

February 12, 2024 21:51 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MB

Autumn Yarbrough, Founder, NU Standard joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.

Long-established Communities Foundation of Texas has a new president & CEO

February 08, 2024 21:37 - 7 minutes - 6.99 MB

Wayne White, President/ CEO, Communities Foundation of Texas joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.

Executive Architect for Fort Worth's National Juneteenth Museum shares its progress

February 08, 2024 00:52 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MB

Michael B Kennedy Jr. is the CEO of KAI Enterprises and joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.