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20 Under 40 – Shawn Edwards
Shawn Edwards found a way to combine his love of tennis with his passion for creating innovative events.
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20 Under 40 – Andrea King
Andrea King’s passion for helping people started in high school when she saw how a physical therapist helped improve her grandfather’s quality of life.
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Youth on the Rise – Savannah Sims
Savannah, now a senior at Trinity Christian Academy, said that while her path has taken a few detours along the way, it has ultimately led her back to her kindergarten dream.
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20 Under 40 – Katie Samler
While a student at Baylor University, Katie Samler mentored a child in the foster care system, an experience that inspired her to practice family law.
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20 Under 40 – Geoff Bailey
Geoff Bailey once told one of his mentors, T. Boone Pickens, that he hoped to run an energy company.
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20 Under 40 – Kyle Osteen
Kyle Osteen, wanting to help his clients reduce their pain, researched therapies and, eventually, started the training, performance, and recovery studio The Forge on Dyer in 2019.
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20 Under 40 – Savannah Rogers
From the time she was a child cooking with her grandmother, Savannah Rogers knew she wanted to be a chef.
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20 Under 40 – Suresh Narayanan
Suresh Narayanan’s first job was working for his parents in their aviation business in Miami.
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20 Under 40 – Jennifer Kreick
While working as a project manager at an electronic medical records company, Jennifer Kreick discovered she enjoyed learning about and addressing patient privacy issues.
Get Schooled About the Lumen’s Upcoming Rebrand
News of the Lumen’s upcoming rebranding as the Graduate Dallas hotel amused at least a few of People Newspapers’ social media followers.
Paula Dobbs-Wiggins Wins Unanimous Re-election on Parkland Board
Dr. Paula Dobbs-Wiggins has been re-elected as chairwoman of Parkland Health & Hospital System Board of Managers, serving a two year term.
Comings and Goings
The coffee shop chain recently opened its first Texas location.
Dear Clark to Host Sustainable Fashion Show Benefiting DIFFA
Want to know how to incorporate sustainability into your wardrobe? Attend the ‘Slow Motion Fashion & Hair Happening’ at Dear Clark for a designer fashion show introducing local sustainable brands on Thursday, March 12 at 6 pm.
Society
Ireland Funds Ball to Honor Ireland PM and Southwest CEO
Ireland Funds’ Texas Emerald Ball on Saturday, March 7 at Adolphus Hotel will feature the former prime minister of Ireland, Enda Kenny, receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award for his civic and charitable efforts. Southwest Airlines Chief Executive Officer and Board Chairman, Gary Kelly will receive the Philanthropic Leadership Award for his commitment to making a positive impact on the community.
North Dallas Bank Gifts $1 Million to Business Aggies
Serving the North Dallas community for 58 years across five DFW locations, North Dallas Bank & Trust, will provide Texas A&M’s Mays Business School with $1 Million in support of their Commercial Banking Program.
Give Back this Valentine’s, Take Ride in Heart Car
Valentine’s Day brings hearts in abundance: on chocolate boxes, cards, gift wrapping, teddy bears, and balloons. But this year, you can celebrate with a Heart Car, an expression of love to heart disease sufferers.
Comings and Goings
The gym for climbers will open in the second half of 2020 with a 37,000 square-foot rock climbing gym, a yoga studio, climbing classes, and an outdoor fitness area operated by El Cap.