Dallas Mavericks
Cynt Marshall, Chief Executive Officer
After six years at the helm in the CEO role with the Dallas Mavericks, Cynt Marshall will retire at the end of 2024 and transition into a consultant role for the duration of 2025. Under the organization’s new ownership with the Adelson family, Marshall most recently helped coordinate its new broadcasting deal with WFAA Channel 8. Most notably, the first African American female CEO in NBA history overhauled the Mavericks corporate culture with an emphasis on diversity and inclusion, while also becoming a force in the Dallas community with programs such as the GEM (Girls Empowered by Mavericks) Program and “Mavs Take ACTION!”.
Education: University of California, Berkeley (BS. BA)
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Sean Donohue, Chief Executive Officer
After 40 years in the aviation industry, DFW Airport CEO Sean Donhue will be stepping down from his post after 11 years in the position. Donohue got his start with United Airlines as senior vice president of operations in 1984, where he stayed for 26 years before a brief three-year stint with Virgin Australia as COO before the move to Dallas in 2013. Donohue has overseen a mass amount of growth and expansion, making the airport the third busiest in the world, the first carbon neutral airport in North America, and upped its economic influence to have a $38 billion annual payroll, generating $5 billion in local and state taxes, as well as 634,000 jobs.
Education: Boston College (BS)
Hyosung Americas
Nancy Gail Daniels, Chief Operating Officer
Hyosung Americas has promoted Nancy Gail Daniels to chief operating officer, recognizing her 50 years of experience in leadership roles at Fujitsu, NCR, and Hyosung. As the former chief revenue officer, Daniels will continue overseeing revenue generation while now leading operations and procurement. Her promotion reflects the company’s strategic shift aimed at further growth and innovation.
Education: N/A
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
Amber Slayton, Chief Operating Officer
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden has appointed Texas native, Amber Slayton as chief operating officer. With over 20 years of experience in local government law, including serving as City Attorney for North Point, Florida, Slayton has a strong background in public-private partnerships. In her new role, she will support the Arboretum’s president by overseeing organizational planning, project timelines, and community-related matters.
Education: Baylor University (JD), Southwest Baptist University (BA), Panola College (AA)
CEC Facilities Group
Daniel Williams, Chief Executive Officer
Daniel Williams as has been named chief executive officer of CEC Facilities Group (CEC), a leading provider of electrical, mechanical, and technology design, installation and maintenance services, while founder Ray Waddell transitions to Chairman. Williams, with over a decade of leadership experience as CEO of an oilfield services company, will lead CEC’s strategic expansion across the U.S. His expertise in managing multi-region operations and background in private equity and mergers will support the company’s focus on targeted acquisitions.
Education: Columbia University (MBA), Southern Methodist University (BBA)
Hall Group
Mark Klipsch, Chief Financial Officer
Hall Group has appointed Mark Klipsch as chief financial officer, where he will also contribute to Hall Structured Finance and serve on its loan committee. As a key member of the leadership team, Klipsch will oversee capital markets, deal origination, and accounting operations. He brings 12 years of experience from A10 Capital, where he served as chief financial officer and president of capital markets.
Education: New York University (MBA), Indiana University-Bloomington (BS)
Colliers
Fletcher Cordell, Senior Vice President
Colliers has named Fletcher Cordell as senior vice president in its Dallas office, bringing 25 years of experience in office leasing and tenant representation. Cordell, who previously held leadership roles at CBRE and Transwestern, has executed over 10 million square feet of leases for clients like Todd Interests and JP Morgan. In his new role, he will collaborate with the Dallas office leasing team to enhance Colliers’ investor services across the DFW metroplex.
Education: University of Texas at Austin (BA)
Brinks Home Security
Jonah Serie, Senior Vice President and General Manager, DTH
Brinks Home has promoted Jonah Serie to senior vice president and general manager of the Direct-to-Home (DTH) channel, recognizing his leadership since joining the company in 2020. In this role, he will oversee sales management for the dealer and field sales channels, focusing on improving field Service and operations. Serie will also implement innovative tools, recruit new partners, and drive operational efficiencies to enhance overall channel performance.
Education: University of Phoenix (ABA), Oral Roberts University (BA)
Philip Kolterman, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer
With over 20 years of experience in technology and telecommunications, Philip Kolterman has been promoted to senior vice president and chief information officer at Brinks Home, following his impactful leadership since joining in 2021. In his new role, he will oversee IT operations, including digital transformation and development, with a focus on advancing the company’s AI strategy to improve customer experience and operational efficiency.
Education: South Dakota Mines (MTM), Iowa State University (BS), University of Phoenix (BS)
Jones Day
Rodney Moore, Partner
Randy Moore brings over 35 years of experience advising public and private companies, private equity firms, and corporate management teams on a broad range of corporate matters, particularly in the energy and infrastructure sectors. His expertise spans M&A, joint ventures, financings, and transactions across both traditional energy sectors like oil and gas and emerging areas such as hydrogen and carbon capture. Moore has been recognized by Chambers Global, The Legal 500 US, and other top legal directories.
Education: Washington & Lee University (JD), Austin College
Samuel Peca, Partner
Samuel Peca specializes in representing private equity firms, public and private companies, and management teams in a variety of transactions, with a focus on the energy and infrastructure sectors. His experience includes advising on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, financings, and restructurings across traditional energy sectors and emerging areas like carbon capture and renewable fuels. Recognized by Lawdragon and The Legal 500 U.S., Mr. Peca also provides counsel on corporate governance and was named “Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year” by the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program in 2016.
Education: Washington University in St. Louis (JD), University of Texas at Austin (BA)
Scott Delaney, Partner
Scott Delaney advises public and private companies, as well as private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies, on corporate transactions with a focus on the energy sector. His experience includes acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, securitizations, and investments across various energy industries. Recognized in Lawdragon’s “500 Leading Energy Lawyers” for 2024 and as a “Rising Star” for M&A by Super Lawyers in Texas and Oklahoma.
Education: University of Oklahoma (JD, MBA, BBA)
The Retail Connection
Lana Constantine, Assistant Vice President in Brokerage
Dallas native, Lana Constantine has been named assistant vice president in brokerage at The Retail Connection. In 2023, she consulted for TRC, providing a comprehensive review of its venture capital and private equity investments, streamlining processes, and delivering investment performance analysis. With prior experience at JPMorgan and Citigroup, where she led cross-asset derivatives and structured products, Lana brings a strong financial background to her new role.
Education: New York University (BS)
