For longer than anyone can remember the Highland Park pecan tree stood at the crossroads of Armstrong, Preston Road and Lakeside. It had spent its youth growing in height when the late Margaret Crow and Margaret McDermott were just young gals. Over the decades it had weathered all types of storms, both natural and man-made. In late October the grand tree ended its reign as the … [Read more...] about A Passing: Robert “Bob” Miller
Retirement
Kansas City KCUR’s Nico Leone To Take The Helm For KERA’s Retiring Mary Anne Alhadeff
KERA's retiring President/CEO Mary Anne Alhadeff had hardly picked up her Obelisk Lifetime Achievement Award and cleaned out her desk when her successor was named — Kansas City NPR member station KCUR's General Manager Nico Leone, who has made a name for"expanding newsroom resources and promoting collaborative journalism." According to KERA, "Leone, 43, says he took … [Read more...] about Kansas City KCUR’s Nico Leone To Take The Helm For KERA’s Retiring Mary Anne Alhadeff
Celebrating Women Patron Party Was A Swan Song For One And The Introduction To A Couple Of Newcomers
Unlike most patron parties, the 2019 Celebrating Women (CW) gathering on Thursday, October 3, at Kathy and Larry Helm's home was a bit of a parting of the ways and introductions to new supporters. Connie Yates, who had been the face and voice for CW presenting sponsor Tom Thumb/ Albertsons and a longtime supporter both personally and professionally of the annual … [Read more...] about Celebrating Women Patron Party Was A Swan Song For One And The Introduction To A Couple Of Newcomers
Change Is In The Wind: Hope’s Door New Beginning Center CEO Jim Malatich
After serving more than 40 years in the nonprofit sector, Hope's Door New Beginning Center CEO Jim Malatich is retiring. Having CEO-ing for HDNB since March 2015, he picking up and heading to Costa Rica to take it easy. As for his replacement, Board President Curtis Howard reported, "Our plan is to have the board select an internal executive director to give us time to … [Read more...] about Change Is In The Wind: Hope’s Door New Beginning Center CEO Jim Malatich
Former NM Exec Tim Heis To Succeed Retiring Goodwill Industries Of Dallas CEO/President Rod Ginther
For nearly 40 years, Rodney Ginther had led Goodwill Industries of Dallas Inc. When he started, the nonprofit had eight retail stores and was placing 224 individuals with disabilities and disadvantaged conditions annually. Its assets were $2.4M. This past year, Rod’s efforts have paid off to the tune of 18 retail stores with 1,522 individuals being placed in jobs and assets of … [Read more...] about Former NM Exec Tim Heis To Succeed Retiring Goodwill Industries Of Dallas CEO/President Rod Ginther
Sandy Marple Takes A Fashionable Leave After A Half Century At Neiman Marcus
More than 100 years ago, Carrie Marcus turned Dallas into a fashion mecca. Women from around the southwest journeyed to Neiman Marcus seeking her advice on how to dress in something new —high-quality, read-to-wear dresses. When her nephew Stanley Marcus took over the NM empire, he expanded the specialty store's reputation within the world of couture. To do this, he had to … [Read more...] about Sandy Marple Takes A Fashionable Leave After A Half Century At Neiman Marcus
JUST IN: Methodist Health System President/CEO Stephen Mansfield To Take Early Retirement Starting Tuesday
Despite loads of offices being closed for Good Friday, news is still happening. In this case, it's over at Methodist Health System, where President/CEO Stephen Mansfield has announced that come Tuesday, April 23, he'll transition to "CEO emeritus." According to Dallas Morning News Business Editor Paul O'Donnell, Stephen had told the system's directors that he would retire at … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Methodist Health System President/CEO Stephen Mansfield To Take Early Retirement Starting Tuesday
Communities Foundation Of Texas Starts 2019 With Three New Trustees, One Retiring Trustee And A 2018 Year-End Report
Communities Foundation of Texas has added three new members to its board of trustees — Matrice Ellis-Kirk, Gunjan Jain and Debra Brennan Tagg. According to CFT Board Chair Jim Bass, “We are fortunate to have outstanding business and community leaders who [have] accept[ed] the call to be trustees. The varied experience and knowledge that Matrice, Gunjan and Debra … [Read more...] about Communities Foundation Of Texas Starts 2019 With Three New Trustees, One Retiring Trustee And A 2018 Year-End Report
We Regret: Dallas Morning News‘ Deborah Fleck Has Retired
There are folks who make a difference with very little fanfare. One of those people has been the Dallas Morning News’ Deborah “Debbie” Fleck, who has been a Jill-of-all trades at the paper. Unlike those who shine on the front page with breaking news headlines, her handiwork was found within the sections of the daily. One of her duties has been the Metro Section’s page 2 … [Read more...] about We Regret: Dallas Morning News‘ Deborah Fleck Has Retired
Mary Anne Alhadeff To Retire Next Year As KERA President And CEO
Mary Anne Alhadeff, who's been president and CEO of the not-for-profit KERA media organization for 14 years, says she'll retire at the end of 2019. KERA will conduct a national search for her successor beginning next year. Alhadeff "has elevated KERA's programming and service to connect with more people, more effectively than ever before," Jennifer Altabef, chair of KERA's … [Read more...] about Mary Anne Alhadeff To Retire Next Year As KERA President And CEO
Molly Bogen Is The Kevin Bacon Of Six Degrees Of Separation For Nonprofit Executive Changes
Talk about six degrees of separation in North Texas nonprofit corner offices, and Molly Bogen is the common thread. Where to start? At the beginning, of course! When Molly retired as CEO of The Senior Source after more than 40 years, Cortney Nicolato took over the reins of the operation back in January 2016. But it seems that Cortney’s stay turned out to be a bit shorter … [Read more...] about Molly Bogen Is The Kevin Bacon Of Six Degrees Of Separation For Nonprofit Executive Changes