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CEO Spotlight

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David Johnson CEO Spotlight

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The New Fairy Godmother of North Texas

August 24, 2022 20:03 - 10 minutes - 9.36 MB

Kim Elenez, the CEO of Make-A-Wish Foundation of North Texas joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO spotlight.

Hundreds of headquarters relocations later, the Dallas Regional Chamber is No. 1

August 23, 2022 20:10 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MB

Dale A. Petroskey, the president and CEO of the Dallas Regional Chamber, talks to David Johnson about being recognized by industry peers, remote work, and the number of companies that have moved to the area.

Golf Mecca? North on Preston, then a Hook onto PGA Parkway

August 22, 2022 21:14 - 9 minutes - 8.88 MB

Will Pender, Regional President, Adolfson & Peterson Construction (PGA Headquarters) joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.

If you feed and water them, they will allow you to grow tremendously

August 19, 2022 21:02 - 8 minutes - 7.75 MB

Kyle Noonan ,Owner & CEO,  FreeRange Concepts (The Rustic, Mutts Canine Cantina, Bowl & Barrel, Joe Leo, The General Public) joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.

Healthcare post COVID-19 and the new rules

August 18, 2022 18:36 - 11 minutes - 11 MB

KRLD CEO Spotlight with Barclay Berdan, CEO, Texas Health Resources (Presbyterian, Harris Methodist & Arlington Memorial)

Fort Worth, where the panther can no longer sleep in the street

August 17, 2022 20:53 - 10 minutes - 9.83 MB

Kathy Permenter,  Co-Managing Partner, Younger Partners joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.

Small-batch goes big-time

August 17, 2022 14:59 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

Brenda Busch, co-founder and vice president of Lakewood Brewing Company reflects on 10 years of brewing beer near White Rock Lake.

Upstream, Downstream & Midstream; Hydrocarbons keep on moving

August 16, 2022 20:09 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MB

Edward Herring, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Tailwater Capital joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.

The Perry Sook/Nexstar network grows with addition of CW

August 15, 2022 16:12 - 9 minutes - 8.51 MB

Perry A. Sook, the Chairman & CEO of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) joins KRLD's David Johnson to discuss their addition of the CW Network and overall growth.

Small-Batch goes Big-Time

August 12, 2022 20:39 - 8 minutes - 7.8 MB

Brenda Busch, Co-Founder & VP, Lakewood Brewing Company

Largest benefits wholesale general agency has new high-profile owners

August 11, 2022 20:42 - 8 minutes - 7.8 MB

Scott Kirksey, CEO, BenefitMall joins KRLD's David Johnson for this episode of CEO Spotlight.

Peak Inflation? Is it safe to go back into the water?

August 10, 2022 19:52 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MB

C. Malcolm Holland, the Chairman, President, and CEO of Veritex Holdings, Inc and Veritex Community Bank (Nasdaq:VBTX) joins KRLD"s David Johnson to discuss how you do business in such a turbulent economy.

If you build it they will come, in droves, and bring their friends!

August 09, 2022 19:56 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MB

Matt Homan, President & GM, Trail Drive Management Corp. (Dickies Arena) talks to KRLD's David Johnson.

Dallas roll-up targeting kids of all ages is just getting started

August 08, 2022 20:42 - 9 minutes - 9.16 MB

Michael O. Browning Jr., the founder and CEO of Unleashed Brands (The Little Gym, Urban Air Park, Snapology, Class 101, XP League, and Premier Martial Arts) joins KRLD's David Johnson to discuss their Dallas roll-up targeted at pre-school to college-age kids that's just getting started.

Falling unemployment rates for some, not for some others

August 05, 2022 19:45 - 9 minutes - 8.68 MB

Olakunle Soriyan, Chief Knowledge Officer & Lead Strategist, Kenneth Soriyan Research and Ideas LLC  joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.

106° outside never made an ice rink look so good

August 03, 2022 19:58 - 7 minutes - 6.61 MB

Angie Freed, General Manager, Galleria Dallas joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.

A 'Night at the Museum?' or Day at Perot Museum?

August 01, 2022 21:34 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

Linda Silver, Eugene McDermott CEO, Perot Museum of Nature & Science joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.

Downtown Dallas is in the Pink again!

July 29, 2022 19:43 - 9 minutes - 9.11 MB

David Holl, Chairman & CEO, Mary Kay Inc. joins David Johnson for this episode of CEO Spotlight.

Move over bitcoin, here come Southwest Airline credits

July 28, 2022 15:16 - 9 minutes - 9.02 MB

Robert E Jordan, the CEO of Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) joins KRLD's David Johnson to discuss the state of the airline. 

When Texas Instruments succeeds, the global economy follows

July 27, 2022 16:58 - 9 minutes - 8.75 MB

Rafael Lizardi, the CFO of Texas Instruments (Nasdaq: TXN) joins KRLD's David Johnson to discuss the company's successes and how they can act as a marker for the status of the global economy.

Former Wingstop CEO sees his 'Salad Days' ahead

July 26, 2022 19:46 - 9 minutes - 9.02 MB

Charlie Morrison, CEO, Salad & Go joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight to discuss his vision for 'Salad Days' ahead.

Peak inflation in the restaurant industry and the health of the retail customer

July 25, 2022 21:22 - 9 minutes - 8.65 MB

Ray Washburne, the President and CEO of Charter Holdings (Highland Park Village & Watters Creek, Mi Cocina, Taco Diner, and The Mercury) joins KRLD's David Johnson to discuss the state of the restaurant and retail industries. 

Tenet enjoying fruitful quarter in challenging times

July 22, 2022 21:24 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

Ron Rittenmeyer the Executive Chairman of Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare Inc (NYSE: THC) joins KRLD's David Johnson to discuss their recent success in a challenging times.

Staying strong in a slowing housing market

July 21, 2022 20:24 - 11 minutes - 11 MB

David Auld, the President and CEO of the nation's largest home builder DR Horton Inc. (NYSE: DHI) joins KRLD's David Johnson to discuss the industry.

Room for optimism in the banking sector?

July 20, 2022 19:32 - 10 minutes - 9.83 MB

Curt Farmer, the Chairman, President and CEO of Comerica Inc. (NYSE: CMA) represents a refreshingly rare find - an upbeat banker! Farmer joins KRLD's David Johnson to discuss their outlook on the market.

Lifestyle writer turns lifestyle-setter

July 19, 2022 20:01 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

Brittany Cobb, founder and CEO of Flea Style explains to David Johnson how she went from a lifestyle writer to running her business.

As crime becomes more sophisticated, 'cybersecurity is national security'

July 18, 2022 21:42 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

FBI Dallas Special Agent in Charge Matthew DeSarno says cybercrimes and cybersecurity threats have become a larger and larger part of the bureau's responsibilities.

The world still beats a path to Southfork, 44 years later

July 15, 2022 19:12 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MB

Robert Hall, CEO, Refined Hospitality Concepts talks to KRLD's David Johnson about his company endeavors in Texas.

Learning to live with higher interest rates

July 14, 2022 21:10 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MB

Sam L. Susser, Chairman and CEO of Susser Bank talks to KRLD's David Johnson about the state of the economy and the rising interest rates.

Recession-proof business(es) in a recession

July 13, 2022 20:39 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MB

Mike Bidwell, the President & CEO of Neighborly joins KRLD's David Johnson to discuss running a business in today's challenging economic climate.

Debbie Storey reflects on deftly avoiding a catastrophe at AT&T Performing Arts Center

July 12, 2022 18:55 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MB

Debbie Storey, President & CEO of the AT&T Performing Arts Center joins KRLD's David Johnson to reflect on how five years into the one-year job she deftly avoided a catastrophe.

New Advice, Go South Young Man!

July 11, 2022 18:10 - 10 minutes - 9.28 MB

KRLD CEO Spotlight with Mike Hoque, CEO, Hoque Global

Solar power shines brighter as energy prices soar

July 08, 2022 20:13 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

Travis Wildeman, CEO,  The Solar Company talks to KRLD's David Johnson about solar panels for apartments and energy in Texas.

Baby Boomers make for a booming practice

July 07, 2022 22:04 - 10 minutes - 9.78 MB

The healthcare industry continues to grow, and Stephan Rodgers, CEO, AccentCare, Inc., says the baby boomer generation is a big part of why.

How the Shops at Willow Bend are the next 'big thing'

July 06, 2022 21:16 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MB

Bill Cawley, Chairman & CEO, Cawley Partners join KRLD's David Johnson to discuss the project that has been 20 years in the making and how it is The Shops at Willow Bend are now the next 'big thing.'

Ford's better idea: Use your house to power your EV or vice versa

July 05, 2022 18:48 - 7 minutes - 7.28 MB

KRLD CEO spotlight with David Finnegan, Brand Manager, Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F)

High-rise living continues to soar

July 01, 2022 20:45 - 10 minutes - 9.26 MB

Phil Tague, the President of AMLI Residential joins KRLD's John Liddle to discuss the high-rise market.

It's not just leisure travelers, business travel is back too!

June 30, 2022 18:46 - 10 minutes - 9.65 MB

KRLD CEO Spotlight with Rob Hays, President & CEO, Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (NYSE: AHT)

The ugly homes business is pretty good

June 29, 2022 19:55 - 8 minutes - 7.56 MB

David Hicks, CEO, HomeVestors talks to KRLD's David Johnson about flipping houses and how they survive in the real estate market.

How higher interest rates are affecting the consumer

June 28, 2022 19:27 - 10 minutes - 9.74 MB

Chet Kimmell, President & CEO of Neighborhood Credit Union joins KRLD's David Johnson on higher interest rates and how they're affecting consumers presently.

Running a global Korean brand from North Dallas

June 28, 2022 13:26 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MB

Flynn Dekker, the CEO of Bonchon Korean Fried Chicken, joined David Johnson on the CEO Spotlight to discuss the fast-casual restaurants.

Running a Korean global brand from North Dallas

June 27, 2022 20:04 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MB

Flynn Dekker, the CEO of Bonchon Korean Fried Chicken joins KRLD's David Johnson to discuss how he runs a Korean global brand from North Dallas!

Uptown's real estate market is hot and showing no signs of cooling

June 23, 2022 22:21 - 10 minutes - 9.82 MB

John Zogg, the managing director of Crescent Real Estate joins KRLD's David Johnson to discuss Uptown's hot real estate market.

North Texas growth plans? Just follow the tollway!

June 23, 2022 20:39 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MB

James Hofmann, Executive Director & CEO, NTTA (North Texas Tollway Authority) talks to KRLD's David Johnson about how the Tollway and infrastructure have helped the metroplex grow to be one of the largest areas in the country.  

The role of social media in averting a recession

June 21, 2022 18:18 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MB

KRLD CEO Spotlight with Silvana Massolo, Founder & CEO, The Bloom Agency

A historic week for interest rates and the economy

June 17, 2022 21:38 - 9 minutes - 9.02 MB

Phil Green, the chairman and CEO of Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. and Frost Bank (NYSE:CFR) joins KRLD's David Johnson to look back on a historic week for interest rates and the economy.

Architect of the road out of the Permian Basin stepping down

June 16, 2022 19:22 - 8 minutes - 7.97 MB

Barry Davis, the founder, chairman, and CEO of EnLink Midstream (NYSE:ENLC)  joins KRLD's David Johnson to discuss their role in the oil and gas industry.

With one CATerpillar in the bag, The elephant hunting resumes

June 15, 2022 22:45 - 9 minutes - 9.02 MB

Dale A. Petroskey, President & CEO, Dallas Regional Chamber joins KRLD's David Johnson about Caterpillar's move to Irving, Texas and how that will affect their business.

Federal reserve plays reverse limbo; How high can you go?

June 14, 2022 21:11 - 8 minutes - 8.12 MB

Richard W. Fisher, the former CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas and current CNBC Commentator joins KRLD's David Johnson to discuss the current financial outlook.

Fixed-price, no-frills, high-speed internet coming to North Texas

June 13, 2022 20:58 - 9 minutes - 9 MB

Hal Brumfield, the Co-Founder and CEO of Tachus Fiber Internet joins KRLD's David Johnson to discuss their new, fixed-price, no-frills high-speed internet service.