Christine Perez

Dallas

Editor at D CEO

Editor of D CEO magazine. Empty-nester. Downtown denizen. University of Michigan sports fan.

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Scenes From the 35th Annual Children’s Cancer Fund Gala

6 days ago | dmagazine.com | Christine Perez

Sports and fashion celebrities and other notables streamed into the Hilton Anatole last week to support the Children’s Cancer Fund’s annual gala. But the real stars of the show were pediatric cancer patients, aged 5-15, who modeled fashions from Dillard’s, accompanied by some of their heroes and cheered on by a sold-out crowd. It was the 35th year for the gala, chaired for 2025 by Lori Jones and Meredith Land, with longtime supporters Troy Aikman and Dak Prescott serving as honorary chairs.
Mike Hoque Closes on Key Piece of Property for His Newpark Dallas District

4 weeks ago | dmagazine.com | Christine Perez

For nearly a decade, Dallas developer Mike Hoque has been assembling land to develop a mixed-use district on the southern side of the city’s downtown. Now, he has secured an important final piece of the puzzle: 711 S. St. Paul St.The 17,000-square-foot property his Hoque Global acquired from the City of Dallas squares up a city block now fully under its control.
Common Cents Works to Turn Spare Change Into Lasting Change

1 month ago | dmagazine.com | Victor Sánchez |Christine Perez

Common Cents Dallas, a student-led philanthropy program founded in 1998 by the late Louise “Tootsie” Gartner, has reached a milestone that once seemed like a dream: $1 million raised for local nonprofits. At the heart of this achievement is Gigi Gartner, Tootsie’s daughter, who has carried her mother’s vision forward with an unwavering dedication to instilling leadership and generosity in Dallas ISD students. “A million dollars—that’s a lot of pennies,” Gigi says with a laugh.
How The Senior Source Is Tackling Challenges Facing Older Adults

1 month ago | dmagazine.com | Christine Perez

When Stacey Malcolmson was a little girl, she would often visit her grandparents in Beaumont. One of the first things they’d do was head to the grocery store. “We’d get sugared cereal because we weren’t allowed to have it at home,” she says. “But we’d also get bananas and Hershey bars and take them to the local nursing home. I’d go door-to-door with my grandmother, handing them out.
Nominate Now: D CEO’s Nonprofit and Corporate Citizenship Awards 2025

2 months ago | dmagazine.com | Christine Perez

Eight years ago, D CEO teamed up with Communities Foundation of Texas to celebrate the strong alliance between DFW’s business community and the nonprofit organizations and leaders who tirelessly work to make our community better. It’s time to do so once again with the 2025 edition of our Nonprofit and Corporate Citizenship Awards.
Dallas Energy Industry Loses Renewables Pioneer John B. Billingsley

2 months ago | dmagazine.com | Christine Perez

When John Billingsley was 10 years old, he won first prize in an essay contest on farming after breeding a pig and selling the offspring. “I learned I did not want to devote my life to swine—but earning money and being your own boss was pretty cool,” he once told D CEO. After earning a BSBA from Texas Tech University, Billingsley did go on to become his own boss, launching scores of companies over the years.
Why Dallas Is Becoming a Founders Market

Jan 21, 2025 | dmagazine.com | Christine Perez

In scrolling through the hundreds of social media posts about the 2025 edition of the Dallas 500, I was intrigued by comments from Rogers Healy. He wrote that the publication was proof that our city is “becoming the ultimate hub for founders.”Healy was recognized in past editions for his thriving residential real estate firm. This time around, we moved him to the PE and VC section for his out-of-the-gate success with Morrison Seger Venture Capital Partners, which he launched in 2022.
The Oldest Ski Club in Texas Wants a Gen Z Boost

Jan 13, 2025 | dmagazine.com | Christine Perez

High temperatures in January average a crisp 58 degrees. The elevation tops out just south of town at 880 feet. The nearest chairlift is 350 miles away, in Ruidoso, New Mexico. But here’s the kicker: Dallas is home to one of the most active ski clubs in the country. Celebrating its 70th year in 2025, the Dallas Ski Club counts more than 600 members. Moneyed and skewing older, they are serious about two things: downhill skiing and socializing.
Munck Wilson Mandala Moves HQ to Uptown

Jan 9, 2025 | dmagazine.com | Christine Perez

After 18 years in an office near the High-Five interchange in North Dallas, Munck Wilson Mandala has shifted its headquarters to Uptown. The tech-focused firm has leased about 41,250 square feet in Texas Capital Center at 2000 McKinney Ave. Collaboration has long been foundation of the company’s culture—it had essentially zero down time during the pandemic, doing what it took to ensure people could continue safely working together in the office.
How the Founders of Allie+Bess Built a Multimillion-dollar Jewelry Brand

Dec 10, 2024 | dmagazine.com | Christine Perez

Speech therapist bess callarman and occupational therapist Allie Wardlaw met in 2010 while working side by side at a Dallas nursing home. They never dreamed that their friendship would evolve into a story of entrepreneurship. Over time, the two young mothers realized they shared a love for colorful bracelets and came across a bead called vulcanite. They decided to try their hand at bracelet making and spent $50 each on the beads.