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From left to right: Independent Directors Whitney Johnson, Kim O'Connor, and Matt Shallers.Executive Officers Paul Allen and Clancy Fossum Dallas-based business advisory firm Embark has formed a new board of directors comprised of members from prominent fields. The company said the new appointments strengthen its commitment to delivering value and experience across the organization and complement its existing leadership team. “We are excited to welcome these exceptionally talented members to our new Board of Directors. Their diverse backgrounds, areas of expertise, and shared commitment to our vision make our Board members The Association will strengthen our ability to perform at…

Brian Goldman has been appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Risk Officer of Comerica Inc., effective December 4, 2023. [Photo: Comerica Inc.] Brian Goldman has been named executive vice president and chief risk officer at Dallas-based Comerica, effective Dec. 4. Mr. Goldman will succeed Jay Oberg, who is scheduled to retire in December 2024 after more than 32 years at Comerica. Oberg will remain Comerica's senior vice president until his retirement, the company said. As chief risk officer, Goldman will report directly to Comerica's Chairman, President and CEO Kurt Farmer and the Enterprise Risk Committee of Comerica's board of directors.…

The industry is bracing for fewer rentals next year as apartment builders churn out record numbers of new rental units.”We're delivering the most new apartment buildings since the 1970s,” he said, adding about 400,000 total apartment units to the U.S. this year. John S. Sebree, senior vice president of commercial real estate firm Marcus & Millichap. “The number of units we deliver in 2024 is expected to increase by 41% compared to the six-year average.”Dallas-Fort Worth ranks at the top of the list with an estimated 26,000 units opening this year, Sebree said. “We're going to see a little bit…

The industry is bracing for fewer rentals next year as apartment builders churn out record numbers of new rental units.”We're delivering the most new apartment buildings since the 1970s,” he said, adding about 400,000 total apartment units to the U.S. this year. John S. Sebree, senior vice president of commercial real estate firm Marcus & Millichap. “The number of units we deliver in 2024 is expected to increase by 41% compared to the six-year average.”Dallas-Fort Worth ranks at the top of the list with an estimated 26,000 units opening this year, Sebree said. “We're going to see a little bit…

Tom Murphy never intended his Dallas-based wealth management company to specialize in serving clients with cognitive disabilities. A West Point graduate and former military intelligence officer, he co-founded Murphy & Sylvest Wealth Management in 1987 to help clients prepare for retirement by distributing investments across bonds, stocks and cash. Spent over 10 years in business. But after Murphy's mother died of Alzheimer's disease in 2001, something changed. “Her experience finding a way to care for her mother was my introduction to Alzheimer's disease,” Murphy says. “That led to her understanding of so-called ‘cognitive impairments.’” Those disorders can include declines in…

This list is the result of a peer-based survey. A panel of industry experts vetted the candidates. The resulting list will reflect the companies that received the most votes. It does not necessarily reflect the views of the editor or publisher. D Home. Every year, D Home Recognize and honor the best architects in Dallas. Nominated and vetted by our peers, this group is transforming our city, one beautiful building at a time. Check out the complete list of winners below, and learn more about the state of Dallas architecture in a conversation with local legends Wilson Fuqua and Max…

Medicaid recipients in Texas are the latest victims of a massive data breach at third-party file transfer platform MOVEit, Massachusetts Chan College of Medicine announced Thursday.The Texas Health and Human Services Commission previously used the MOVEit platform to transfer files related to services provided by UMass Chan. The Texas Department of State Health Services serves as the state arm of the joint state-federal Medicaid program.Hackers breached MOVEit in late May, and files containing the names and Social Security numbers of some Texans who received HHSC services were identified on August 17. HHSC was alerted to these findings on the same…

In the ongoing series “Driven to Death,” NBC 5 investigates Dallas reported a higher traffic fatality rate than any other U.S. city of its size, with speed being the number one cause of accidents. But some road safety activists believe the accident may have been more than just a driving error. They suspect that Texas' road design and speed limit regulations may also be contributing to higher speeds and fatalities. To understand why, consider for a moment what it's like to obey the speed limit on a Dallas freeway. On a recent drive, NBC5 investigates I set cruise control to…

Norbert Orth appointed as new CEO of Beck Technology [Photo: HeadLight] North Carolina-based Pamlico Capital has made a strategic growth investment in Dallas-based Beck Technology, a leading preconstruction platform for contractors. Norbert Orth, a senior software executive with extensive construction technology experience, will join Beck Technology as CEO, Pamlico said. Beck Technology President Stewart Carroll, Chief Technology Officer Mike Bolen, and other management members will maintain ownership of Beck Technology and continue to lead its day-to-day operations, Pamlico said. Peter Beck, founder and chairman of Beck Technology, will also maintain ownership of the company. “Construction affects everyone on the planet”…

5900 Vickery Street Duplex The city of Austin recently approved a measure that would reduce the minimum lot size for homes to 2,500 square feet, making way for smaller units and higher density. Could such a change be the answer to Dallas' affordable housing crisis? A handful of Dallas City Council members say they want to debate its merits. On Wednesday, 1st Ward City Councilman Chad West submitted a memo with five signatures, 5th Ward City Councilman Jaime Rezendes, 7th Ward City Councilman Adam Bazaldua, and 9th Ward City Councilman Jaime Rezendes. Paula Blackmon and 11th Ward City Councilwoman Janie…