It seemed just like yesterday that Dallas Opera CEO Keith Cerny dropped the bomb that he was turning in his resignation and heading up north to the Calgary Opera to replace the organization's retiring CEO Bob McPhee. That was eight months ago. Well, leave it to Keith to drop another surprise package telling the Calgary Opera that he was resigning because the back-and-forth to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: A Couple Of Surprise Comings And Goings In The North Texas Arts Universe
Changes in personnel
Genesis Women’s Shelter’s Bianca Jackson Named New Friends New Life’s Chief Development Officer
Since the beginning of the year, New Friends New Life has seen some changes in its leadership. Kim Robinson came on board as CEO in March. Then Jessica Brazeal was “recently promoted to chief programs officer." Now word comes that Bianca Jackson has moved her email address from Genesis Women’s Shelter, where she was senior director of fund and community development for seven … [Read more...] about Genesis Women’s Shelter’s Bianca Jackson Named New Friends New Life’s Chief Development Officer
JUST IN: Nicole Gann Succeeds Sabrina Porter As President/CEO Of Juliette Fowler Communities
Juliette Fowler Communities has had a changing of the guards, so to speak. Sabrina Porter, who has been the president/CEO has taken a position with Christian Care Centers. Succeeding her is Nicole Gann, who has “served as both Chief Financial Officer and most recently Chief Operating Officer at Juliette Fowler Communities for six years prior to her new … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Nicole Gann Succeeds Sabrina Porter As President/CEO Of Juliette Fowler Communities
Neiman Marcus Exec Kevin Hurst Is Trading In His Name Badge For An Epicurean Delight
Since Neiman Marcus Director of Charitable Giving Kevin Hurst moved to Dallas in 2013, he’s proved to have the NM DNA of creativity and style. One example was when the decision was made to no longer use the crawl tubes that had been featured in the NM Downtown store windows at Christmas time. Instead of tossing them out, Kevin arranged to have them donated to … [Read more...] about Neiman Marcus Exec Kevin Hurst Is Trading In His Name Badge For An Epicurean Delight
JUST IN: Housing Crisis Center Executive Director Sherri Ansley To Succeed Rainbow Days Founder/CEO Cathey Brown
Rainbow Days Founder/CEO Cathey Brown announced at the Attorneys Serving the Community Luncheon in June that her replacement would be named very soon. In finding a replace for Cathey, who created Rainbow Days 36 years ago, the organization’s board of directors called on the consulting firm Raffa to assist its search committee (Rainbow Days President Katie Anand, Search … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Housing Crisis Center Executive Director Sherri Ansley To Succeed Rainbow Days Founder/CEO Cathey Brown
JUST IN: Fabio Luisi Named Dallas Symphony Orchestra Music Director Designate
After a two-year search, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra will have a new music director. The news conference just broke up introducing Fabio Luisi as the Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s new music director designate for the 2019-2020 season. According to plan, the Italian-born conductor will assumed the title of Music Director in the 2020-2021 season.In addressing the attendees at … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Fabio Luisi Named Dallas Symphony Orchestra Music Director Designate
DSO Music Director Jaap Van Zweden’s Successor Should Be Named Within A Fortnight
Dallas Symphony Orchestra CEO/President Kim Noltemy and DSO Development Director James Leffler were at Stanley Korshak for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League 2019 Presentation Ball announcement reception Thursday night.But before the program began, Kim was asked for a progress report on the search for a replacement for DSO Musical Director Jaap van Zweden. “It’s coming to … [Read more...] about DSO Music Director Jaap Van Zweden’s Successor Should Be Named Within A Fortnight
JUST IN: Dallas Symphony Association Exec Michelle Miller Burns Named Minnesota Orchestra President/CEO
And the news keeps coming in today. This latest flash comes from Minnesota, but it deals with a change at the Dallas Symphony Orchestra (DSO) administrative offices. Dallas Symphony Association (DSA) Executive VP for Institutional Advancement/ COO Michelle Miller Burns has been named president/CEO of the Minnesota Orchestra replacing Kevin Smith, who will be retiring on Friday, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas Symphony Association Exec Michelle Miller Burns Named Minnesota Orchestra President/CEO
JUST IN: Dr. David Woody III Named The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center President/CEO After A Nine-Month Search
This morning it was announced that after nearly nine months of searching for Jay Dunn's replacement as President and CEO of The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center, Interim CEO Dr. David Woody III would take on the position permanently.When The Bridge Board of Directors Chair Lynn McBee revealed the news in The Bridge's cafeteria to the staff and supporters like Jennifer … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dr. David Woody III Named The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center President/CEO After A Nine-Month Search
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
JUST IN: Kim Robinson Named New Friends New Life CEO
As New Friends New Life celebrates its 20th anniversary in the battle against human trafficking, it’s also welcoming a new CEO. Since the departure of NFNL CEO Kelly Cruse, former NFNL CEO Katy Pedigo has been temporarily at the helm as a nationwide search got underway for a permanent replacement. The result of that search was just revealed. Former Girl Scouts of Northeast … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Kim Robinson Named New Friends New Life CEO