CEO Spotlight

Popular virtual retail site goes bricks & mortar

April 29, 2022 20:28 - 8 minutes - 7.74 MB

Derek Chapin, Co-Founder & CEO, Mercatalyst; MorningSave tells David Johnson about their transition from TV shopping to a physical location here in North Texas.

People are ready to fly - All Southwest needs is workers and planes

April 28, 2022 17:56 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MB

Robert E Jordan, CEO, Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) discusses their first quarter and their need for aircraft and new staff members.

China lockdown ripples hit North Texas

April 27, 2022 20:37 - 10 minutes - 9.66 MB

Rafael Lizardi, CFO, Texas Instruments (Nasdaq: TXN) tells David Johnson how China's lockdown has impacted in the industry.

Fighting inflation, labor shortages, and rising interest rates

April 26, 2022 21:06 - 10 minutes - 9.59 MB

David V Auld, President & CEO, D.R. Horton Inc. (NYSE:DHI) joins KRLD's David Johnson to discuss fighting inflation, labor shortages, and rising interest rates.

Longevity in business and how to diversify

April 25, 2022 21:48 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB

John Antioco, former chairman, Blockbuster Video; managing partner, JAMCO Interests LLC; Brix Holdings discusses longevity and when to change lanes.

The science of safer trampolines

April 22, 2022 20:33 - 8 minutes - 7.87 MB

Steven Holmes, CEO of Springfree Trampoline discusses the history of trampolines and how his company has evolved the design of trampolines to reduce the risk of injury.

The highs and lows of the Dallas real estate market

April 21, 2022 20:56 - 10 minutes - 9.52 MB

Bill Cawley, chairman, and CEO of Cawley Partners discusses how to navigate the real estate market in DFW and how the landscape will change post-pandemic.

How to stay afloat in the healthcare sector

April 20, 2022 22:01 - 8 minutes - 7.84 MB

Ron Rittenmeyer, executive chairman of Tenet Healthcare Inc (NYSE: THC) discusses how the company stays on top in the stock market.

North Texas company brings simultaneous interpretation to video conferencing

April 19, 2022 19:07 - 8 minutes - 7.72 MB

Angel Munoz, CEO of Mass Luminosity, Inc.; Beacon discusses how he is making the world a smaller place by shrinking communication barriers.

Giving Addison a 'downtown' via transit-oriented development

April 18, 2022 19:23 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

Addison City Manager Wesley Pierson discusses the town's 18-acre development plans as DART's Silver Line prepares to arrive.

UNT Dallas set for major expansion

April 14, 2022 19:07 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MB

University of North Texas-Dallas President Bob Mong joins KRLD's David Johnson to discuss their impending expansion.

Sports is big business in North Texas and about to get bigger

April 13, 2022 20:07 - 11 minutes - 11 MB

Professional sports franchises of all kinds currently call Dallas home with the list seemingly growing continuously. Then there are the one-off events that seem to be flocking to the area as well such as WrestleMania - and potentially even the World Cup. KRLD's David Johnson spoke to Monica Paul, the Executive Director of the Dallas Sports Commission.

Dining through a pandemic, how this company survived

April 12, 2022 21:09 - 10 minutes - 10 MB

Edgar Guevara, CEO of M Crowd Restaurant Group joins KRLD's David Johnson about how he navigated the restaurant industry through the many changes that happened during COVID.

Dallas-based company talks innovation in rental homes

April 11, 2022 20:40 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MB

Dallas B. Tanner, President & CEO of Invitation Homes joins KRLD’s David Johnson about owning the Dallas-based largest single-family rental home company in the United States, 10 years after its founding.

The world of tech services, NFTs and philanthropy

April 08, 2022 20:28 - 8 minutes - 7.37 MB

Alejandro Laplana, Founder & CEO, of Shokworks, Inc. joins KRLD's David Johnson to discuss his tech services and venture capital firm, as well as Laplana's endeavors in the world of utility-driven NFTs and philanthropy with eGo Club NFT.

Klyde Warren Park: "If you build it they will come" - in droves

April 07, 2022 19:23 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MB

Coming up on the 10th anniversary of the Klyde Warren Park, its President, Kit Sawers, joins KRLD's David Johnson to discuss the park, its ongoing improvements, and plans to extend.

Plano-based company caters to hottest segment of job market: healthcare

April 06, 2022 19:34 - 9 minutes - 8.96 MB

Sheldon Arora, CEO, of StaffDNA talks to KRLD’s David Johnson about the growing demand for healthcare workers and how the company revolutionized staffing in the healthcare industry.

Raising Cane's co-CEO explains company's brand of recruiting, retaining workers

April 05, 2022 19:46 - 9 minutes - 8.65 MB

While many companies struggle to retain their workforce, Raising Cane's co-CEO and COO A.J. Kumaran says the restaurant chain's numbers are right where they need to be. Raising Cane's is also launching its "One Crew, One Love" campaign, which will include thousands of crewmembers in ads across multiple platforms.

Dallas-based EnLink Midstream 'always adapting' to move energy products

April 04, 2022 19:56 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

As the energy landscape has shifted in recent months, EnLink Midstream chairman and CEO Barry Davis says he's seen demand for natural gas that experts "haven't seen in many years." (NYSE: ENLC)

Biggest opportunity for growth in data centers is outside US

April 01, 2022 20:19 - 7 minutes - 6.7 MB

Gary Wojtaszek, the former CEO of CyrusOne and founder of Recreational Realty returns to speak with KRLD's David Johnson about data centers, what is driving their growth, and discusses a little about bitcoin mining.

Reports show drop in refinancing, small increase in home purchases

March 30, 2022 14:36 - 7 minutes - 7.25 MB

Rogers Healy CEO, Rogers Healy & Associates Land & Lake (CPowers) talks with KRLD's David Johnson about the housing market, inflation and more.

Cross-country 'jaunt' sparks idea for recreational vehicle storage

March 29, 2022 16:19 - 9 minutes - 9.1 MB

What was supposed to just be a vacation to national parks across the U.S. in an RV turned into a business idea for Gary Wojtaszek, the former CEO of CyrusOne. Recreational Realty leases indoor, enclosed and covered storage for people to keep their boats, RVs, campers and trailers.

Dallas based luxury ride share company talks expansion

March 28, 2022 15:26 - 8 minutes - 7.4 MB

Alto takes the ride-sharing concept and gives members an elevated experience. KRLD’s David Johnson talks to Will Coleman, Co-Founder & CEO of Alto, and his plans for expanding throughout the U.S. and staying ahead of the curve.

Architecture industry adapts to the new normal

March 25, 2022 20:27 - 9 minutes - 8.77 MB

As the architect industry recovers from COVID lows, Milton Anderson, President of Merriman Anderson Architects (MAA) talks to KRLD’s David Johnson about new projects in Texas, hiring more employees, and supply chain issues.

Architecture firm works to emerge from pandemic 'cloud' in strong position

March 25, 2022 20:27 - 9 minutes - 8.77 MB

As the architect industry recovers from COVID lows, Milton Anderson, president of Merriman Anderson Architects (MAA) talks to KRLD’s David Johnson about new projects in Texas, hiring more employees, and supply chain issues.

Financial company works to provide loans to small businesses

March 24, 2022 21:02 - 5 minutes - 5.3 MB

In this post-COVID era of entrepreneurship, many people have started businesses. Fueled by passion, these companies sometimes struggle with profits. Small business owners can get financial assistance through Kabbage. KRLD's David Johnson speaks with the company's co-founder, Kathryn Petralia more about how they support small business owners.

Fort Worth-based ear care company reaches 26K stores nationwide

March 23, 2022 20:33 - 7 minutes - 6.8 MB

Fort Worth-based Eosera specializes in products that remove earwax. Since it started in 2015, the company has grown to place its products in 26,000 stores across the United States. Co-founder Elyse Dickerson explains how Eosera expanded so quickly.

Fort Worth record store embraces increased demand for vinyl

March 22, 2022 19:05 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

Record Town in Fort Worth has been around since the mid-1950s and as co-owner Bill Mecke tells KRLD's David Johnson, the demand for vinyl has soared in recent years.

What's the outlook on charging electric vehicles?

March 21, 2022 20:00 - 9 minutes - 8.33 MB

As the demand for electric vehicles continues to grow, KRLD's David Johnson speaks to the CEO of Schumacher Electric, Mickey Leech, about the future of charging.

The 135 acre, 15-year building project heading for Allen

March 18, 2022 20:37 - 10 minutes - 9.35 MB

How do you fill 135 acres? KRLD's David Johnson speaks to Bruce R. Heller, the president and founder of JaRyCo Development, LLC who are working on constructing The Farm in Allen.

Motion picture industry staging giant fundraiser for Ukraine

March 17, 2022 19:59 - 10 minutes - 9.62 MB

The US movie industry is doing its bit to help the Ukrainian people currently suffering due to the ongoing conflict, by rapidly organizing nationwide screenings of a 2014 Ukrainian movie called The Guide. Howard Kiedaisch, CEO of the Digital Cinema Distribution Coalition talks to KRLD's David Johnson about the less than two-week turnaround from hearing about this proposed fund-raising idea, to ultimately getting it distributed.

North Texas home sales boom, even as they slow nationally

March 16, 2022 21:02 - 7 minutes - 7.25 MB

Home sales in North Texas are booming -- even as they slow down nationally, Rogers Healy, CEO of Rogers Healy & Associates, says.

Dallas to welcome new micro-amusement park

March 15, 2022 17:14 - 7 minutes - 7.17 MB

Later this year, 20+ hours of entertainment will be on offer at Dallas' new micro-amusement park, Two Bit Circus. Their 35,000 square feet location will include a reimagined arcade, story rooms, virtual reality theater, and more. KRLD's David Johnson speaks to Two Bit Circus' chairman, CEO, and co-founder, Brent Bushnell to find out more.

Promoting equality and values within the liquor industry

March 14, 2022 20:13 - 9 minutes - 8.32 MB

CEO and Chairwoman of Pernod Ricard North America, Ann Mukherjee, talks to KRLD's David Johnson about being the only woman of color CEO in the industry nationwide and how they use their brand to promote proper values and ethics.

Youngest CEO of major insurance company targets millennials

March 11, 2022 22:09 - 9 minutes - 8.6 MB

The new CEO of North Texas-based National Family Care Life Insurance Company is 34-year-old Heath Oakes. He discusses making the transition from leading a sales team to leading a whole company and how he explains to young people the importance of life insurance.

Retail veteran heads up new virtual boot company

March 10, 2022 21:47 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

In a crowded market, the general manager of RUJO Boots, Randy Lockard, discusses his new company and how they found their niche in the market.

As Tax Day nears, a North Texas-based company is ready to go

March 09, 2022 21:19 - 8 minutes - 7.39 MB

With no extended tax deadline in Texas for the first time since 2019, Tax Day is approaching quickly. Brent Turner, the CEO for Liberty Tax Service and Hurst-based NextPoint Acquisition Corp. explains why he thinks it's important to use a professional to help prepare taxes. (TSX: NAC.U) (TSX: NAC.WT.U)

Nonprofit thrives as it provides opportunities for visually impaired

March 08, 2022 22:38 - 8 minutes - 8.17 MB

Envision is a nonprofit that provides employment opportunities and resources to people who are visually impaired. Its CEO, Michael Monteferrante explains how the nonprofit is doing well by doing good in a workforce shortage.

A survivor of local airport battles, Addison welcomes international flights

March 07, 2022 20:26 - 9 minutes - 8.74 MB

Addison Airport, a public airport just north of downtown Dallas, sees business travel, cargo traffic, flight instruction and recreational travel on a regular basis. The airport's director, Joel Jenkinson, an accredited airport executive, says last year they welcomed more than 500 international arrivals.

Airline traffic up, US airports growing with help from North Texas company

March 04, 2022 20:49 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MB

Airline traffic is up and the nation's airports are growing again, with help from the North Texas-based Paslay Group. The company's CEO and managing partner Clay Paslay, a former DFW Airport executive, discussed that growth on the CEO Spotlight with David Johnson.

Dallas-based Vaxxinity works to 'democratize healthcare,' CEO says

March 03, 2022 21:00 - 10 minutes - 9.94 MB

The president and CEO of Dallas-based Vaxxinity, Mei Mei Hu, says the company is focused on democratizing healthcare, with a focus on getting vaccines to low-income countries. (Nasdaq: VAXX)

Geography impacts hospitality industry's pandemic recovery, Ashford Hospitality Trust CEO says

March 02, 2022 21:48 - 11 minutes - 11 MB

As the hospitality industry recovers from the pandemic, Rob Hays, the CEO of Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc., says hotels in southern cities are filling up more than in many northern cities. NYSE: AHT

Ebby Halliday expands into East Texas as demand grows

March 01, 2022 21:27 - 6 minutes - 6.3 MB

As the demand for housing grows in North Texas, Ebby Halliday Companies is expanding into markets to the east of Dallas, the company's president and CEO Chris Kelly says.

Industrial, residential real estate booming as people continue to move to Texas

February 28, 2022 21:34 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MB

"I never thought I'd see the day when builders would stop selling voluntarily," said John D. Hutchinson, vice chairman and global head of origination for Trez Capital. He said cities across the south and west are continuing to see large numbers of people leaving northern cities, leading to the sustained surge in demand for real estate.

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