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
Retirement
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
Park Cities Historic And Preservation Society Celebrates Memories With Sodas As HP Pharmacy Nears An End
As Highland Park Pharmacy proprietor Gretchen Minyard Williams looked around her drugstore, which was filled to the brim with people seated at the soda-fountain stools and others still trying to squeeze in for a table, she seemed wistful yet resigned on Tuesday, September 4. Yes, the place had been a mainstay for generations. But it would be the scene of its final serving of … [Read more...] about Park Cities Historic And Preservation Society Celebrates Memories With Sodas As HP Pharmacy Nears An End
JUST IN: Parkland Foundation CEO David Krause To Retire Next Year
David E. Krause, who's led the Dallas-based Parkland Foundation since 2005, says he'll retire as the foundation's president and CEO in the fall of 2019.In announcing his decision, the longtime philanthropy executive and Dallas native said, "My work on behalf of Parkland Health & Hospital System has been the most meaningful of my career. ... It has been a great … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Parkland Foundation CEO David Krause To Retire Next Year
JUST IN: Attorneys Serving The Community Luncheon Nets $244,197 For Rainbow Days Inc.
The 2018 Attorneys Serving the Community Luncheon — Pot Of Gold luncheon benefiting Rainbow Days Inc. — on Friday, June 22, was filled with all types of activities at the Hilton Anatole. In addition to knock-it-out-of-the-park speaker Liz Murray, Rainbow Days munchkins performing and Rainbow Days Founder Cathey Brown making her final public appearance before retiring, a whole … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Attorneys Serving The Community Luncheon Nets $244,197 For Rainbow Days Inc.
JUST IN: The Meadows Foundation President/ CEO Linda Perryman Evans Announces Her Retirement
Whoa! Stop the presses! Word just zoomed in that The Meadows Foundation President/CEO Linda Perryman Evans has announced that she will be retiring on December 31, 2019.Since heading up the Foundation in 1996, she has overseen the organization’s providing 4,500 grants totaling $873M “touching 254 counties in Texas.”According to Linda, “I have been incredibly fortunate to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Meadows Foundation President/ CEO Linda Perryman Evans Announces Her Retirement
JUST IN: Former Senior Source President/CEO Molly Bogen Pulled Out Of Retirement To Serve As The Dallas Historical Society’s Interim Director
Was it just a couple of years ago that Molly Bogen retired after serving more than 40 years at The Senior Source? When she started there in 1976, the organization was serving 1,000 older types with two program — the Foster Grandparent Program and the Retired Senior Employment program.As the baby boomers marched in lock step to AARP status, Molly led the nonprofit to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Former Senior Source President/CEO Molly Bogen Pulled Out Of Retirement To Serve As The Dallas Historical Society’s Interim Director