Gee, she hardly unpacked her theatrical bags and Joanie Schultz announced her departure from WaterTower Theatre.According to WaterTower Theatre Board President Grace Daniels, "I joined the board around the same time that Joanie was hired and was able to witness the impact of her artistic vision. It was during these seasons the theatre was able to engage with existing and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: WaterTower Theatre Continues Evolving With Artistic Director Joanie Schultz’s Exit
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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
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: A Couple Of Surprise Comings And Goings In The North Texas Arts Universe
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
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