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David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 7/3/09
John R Bacon, President and CEO, BAF Technologies talks about their new contract from AT&T to convert 600 Ford E-Series vans to CNG technology this year.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 7/2/09
U.S. Labor Secretary Hilda L Solis discusses today's unemployment rate which hit a 25 year high of 9.5%.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 7/1/09
Bob Allen, CEO, Broadview Security (NYSE:CFL) discusses the re-branding of Brink's Home Security Holdings, Inc and talks about expansion and promotion of his new brand.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 6/30/09
Richard W Fisher, President and CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas discusses the relative out performance of the Texas economy as contrasted to the rest of the country and world.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 6/29/09
Phil Cobb, Restaurateur and Entrepreneur, co-founder of The Black Eyed Pea, Dixie House, Mi Piachi and other concepts talks about his latest venture, Cobb Switch Barbecue the state of the hospitality industry.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 6/26/09
Robert L Crandall, former CEO, AMR Corp and founding Board member of Aircell Corp talks about Aircell's GOGOinflight which provides wi-fi connections in commercial aircraft.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 6/25/09
Rick Seaney, CEO, FareCompare.com tells us airlines are raised fares twice in the last two weeks which may signal an end to this year's fare war.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 6/24/09
Dr. David Kelly, Chief Market Strategist and Economist, JP Morgan Funds deciphers the latest statement from the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee and tells us where to put
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 6/23/09
Stephen Chipman, CEO-designate, Grant Thornton LLP talks about the prospect of heading up one of the largest US accountancies during a period of upheaval. The former Dallasite will assume his new post
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 6/22/09
Robert L Crandall, former Chairman, President and CEO, AMR Corporation (NYSE:AMR) talks about the sad economic state of the airline industry, chances for a turnaround and the need for Government help.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 6/19/09
Robert D McTeer, former CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas and Distinguished Fellow, National Center for Policy Analysis and CNBC commentator discusses the week's bullish economic reports and Administra
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 6/18/09
Dr William C Dunkelberg, Chief Economist, National Federation of Independent Business has declared the recession virtually over as evidenced in his most recent "NIB Small Busi
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 6/17/09
Hon. Steve Bartlett, former Mayor of Dallas and US Congressman, now CEO of The Financial Services Roundtable discuss the Obama administration's revamp of financial regulation from the perspective of those
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 6/16/09
Craig Hall, Chairman and Founder, Hall Financial Group discusses the state of commercial real estate and prospects for the immediate future.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 6/15/09
Alan Stock, Chief Executive Officer, Cinemark Holdings Inc. (NYSE:CNK) talks about the growth in digital cinema and performance at nation's 2nd largest movie exhibitor, CNK.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 6/12/09
Boone Pickens, the legendary oil man, tells us which way oil and gasoline are headed and updates progress on his "Pickens Plan".
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 6/11/09
Philip Romano,investor, entrepreneur, artist and internationally known restaurateur reflects on his friend and mentor Norm Brinker and talks about the current climate for restaurants.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 6/9/09
H Ross Perot talks about the life of his good friend Norman Brinker who died today at the age of 78.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 6/8/09
U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis tell us how to interpret the much better-than-expected employment numbers which seemed in conflict with a sharp spike in unemployment to 9.4%.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 6/4/09
Jason Few, President, Reliant Energy Corporation discusses this springs spike in energy prices and its effect on the Summer cooling costs.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 6/3/09
John A Challenger, Chief Executive Officer, Challenger, Gray and Christmas, Inc. tells us layoffs in the US have dropped for 4 consecutive months.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 6/2/09
Bill Koch, President and CEO, Imaginaire Private Jet Charter Corporation talks about the image of private jet use by corporations and the growth of Imaginaire.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 6/1/09
Knight A Kiplinger, Editor in Chief and CEO, The Kiplinger Washington Editors, Inc. and "The Kiplinger Letter" talks about the GM bankruptcy filing from the political, business and shareholder point-of-vi
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 5/28/09
Hugh Johnson, CEO and Chief Investment Officer, Johnson-Illington Advisors discusses the General Motors bankruptcy filing and its effect on GM stock and the market.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 5/27/09
Mark Shapiro, President and CEO, Six Flags, Inc. (NYSE:SIX) tell us business is booming but SIX financials are terrible and somethings got to give.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 5/26/09
Brian Schultz, CEO and Founder, Studio Movie Grill updates us on his "recession proof industry" and SMG plans for expansion over the next 24 months.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 5/25/09
Scott McCartney, Columnist, "The Wall Street Journal" and author "The WSJ Guide to Power Travel" talks about the challenges to air travel for the customer and the industry.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 5/22/09
Gary C. Evans, President, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, GreenHunter Energy Inc. (ASE:GRH) discusses green companies' struggle for survival during a period of falling energy prices.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 5/21/09
Daniel A DeMatteo, CEO, GameStop Corp. (NYSE:GME) discusses earnings and today's 15% drop in GME's stock price.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 5/20/09
Gary Kelly, Chairman, President and CEO, Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) discusses the rollout of 4 new cities this year and some pretty cautious comments about the economy.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 5/19/09
Hon. Tom Leppert, Mayor, City of Dallas disucsses the budget process during this very difficult year.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 5/18/09
James M Moroney III, Publisher and CEO, The Dallas Morning News (NYSE:AHC) talks about the future of print media and his recent testimony before Congress.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 5/15/09
Geoff Colvin, Senior Editor, Fortune Magazine and author of "Talent is Overrated:What Really Separates World-Class Performers from Everybody Else" discusses his new best-seller.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 5/14/09
Sam Gilliland, Chairman, President and CEO, Sabre Holdings Corporation and owners of Travelocity and www.lastminute.com details his recent testimony before a Senate Committee investigating the struggling
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 5/13/09
Larry D Young, President and CEO, Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. (NYSE:DPS) talks with us on the first anniversary of DPS listing on the NYSE and tells us earnings will beat expectations.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 5/12/09
Alan L Boeckmann, Chairman and CEO, Fluor Corporation (NYSE:FLR) discusses FLR earnings trends and new business as the World struggles to exit the recession.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 5/11/09
Garrett Boone, Chairman Emeritus and Co-Founder, The Container Store on his induction into Junior Achievement's "Dallas Business Hall of Fame" and his commitment to public service.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 5/8/09
U.S Secretary of Labor Hilda L Solis, discusses the highest US unemployment rate in 25 years and the prospects for a recovery.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 5/7/09
Rudy Provoost, CEO, Philips Lighting Corporation discussing the Obama administration stimulus package and energy saving technology coming to the oldest and largest lighting company in the world.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 5/6/09
Hon. Rudy Giuliani, former New York City mayor and presidential candidate talks about event fighting prostate cancer and discusses the call for healthcare reform.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 5/5/09
Trevor Fetter, President and CEO, Tenet Healthcare Corporation (NYSE:THC) discusses the turnaround at THC, earnings and a potential National Healthcare plan.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 5/4/09
Kip Tindell, Chairman and President, The Container Store talks about his 30+ year history as co-Founder of the store and his induction into the Junior Achievement Dallas Business H
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 5/1/09
Michael H Magusiak, President and CEO, CEC Entertainment, Inc (NYSE:CEC) talks about last quarter's strong earnings and the possible effect of the Swine Flu outbreak on his Chuck E. Cheese chain ofpizz
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 4/30/09
Howard Behar, former President, Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) discusses quarterly results, store closings and layoffs in the context of his book "It's Not About the Coffee" (Penguin: $15).
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 4/28/09
David N Weidman, Chairman, President and CEO, Celanese Corporation (NYSE:CE) reports that first quarter earnings were better than street estimates but that doesn't mean the economy is turning around anytim
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 4/27/09
Walter J Humann, former Chairman of the Executive committee at Hunt Oil, former White House Fellow and the latest laureate for Junior Achievement's Dallas Business Hall of Famedisc
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 4/24/09
Caren Prothro, widow of Vin Prothro, founder of MOSTEK Corportation and Dallas Semiconductor reflects on her husband as he enters the Junior Achievement Dallas Business Hall of Fam
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 4/22/09
Kevin P March, Chief Financial Officer, Texas Instruments Incorporated (NYSE:TXN) discusses quarterly results and cautiously looks ahead at the remainder of the year.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 4/23/09
Richard W Evans Jr., Chairman, President and CEO,Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. (NYSE:CFR) discusses the Texas economy vis-a-vies the rest of the US.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 4/21/09
Ralph W Babb Jr., Chairman, President and CEO, Comerica Incorporated (NYSE:CMA) looks back at the first quarter and discusses business and consumer trends for the remainder of the year.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 4/20/09
John Challenger, CEO, Challenger, Gray and Christmas comments on the recent rash of mergers and what they mean for the employment picture.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 4/17/09
Clive Hemsley, CEO and Founder, Live Luggage Ltd checks in from the Gadget Show in Birmingham UK with news on his latest invention, luggage will move itself with battery power.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 4/15/09
Karen Blumenthal, author, "The Wall Street Journal Guide to Starting Your Financial Life".
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 4/14/09
Louis E Robichaux, IV, President, Turnaround Management Association and Managing Director, Bridge Associates LLC discusses restructuring, crisis manageme
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 4/13/09
Richard Fisher, CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas discusses his selection as a laureate for the Junior Achievement Dallas Business Hall of Fame.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 4/10/09
Randy DeWitt, CEO, Twin Peaks Restaurants and founder of Rockfish talks about dining trends and his new restaurant concept.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 4/9/09
R Todd Lazenby, Founder and Managing Member, Victory Partners , LLC and Managing Member, Royal Ascot Partners LLC talks about mergers and buyouts.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 4/8/09
Richard J Dugas, Jr, President and CEO, Pulte Homes Inc. (NYSE:PHM) and Timothy Eller, Chairman and CEO, Centex Corporation (NYSE: CTX) discuss today's announced $3.2 Billion merger of the companies creati
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 4/7/09
Don Barrineau, president of KB Home'sDallas division, talks about building green homes in North Texas.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 4/6/09
Matt Hildreth, President and CEO, Amegy Bank of Texas discusses the negative banking sector comments by a Wall Street analyst today and comments on the lending environment.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 4/3/09
Robert D McTeer, Former President and CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas discusses today's employment figures which show the highest unemployment rate since November, 1983.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 4/2/09
T Boone Pickens, the legendary oil man a tells us his "Pickens Plan" is picking up momentum in Washington DC and is now the subject of House Bill H.R. 1835, the Natural Gas Act of 2009.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 4/1/09
Richard Fisher, President and CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas talks about the differences and similarities between the Texas economy and the national economy.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 3/31/09
Scott W Klein, CEO, Idearc Inc. (Pink Sheets: IDAR) tells us IDAC filed for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy today and discusses the future of the "yellow pages" publisher.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 3/30/09
Carl Sewell, Chairman, Sewell Automotive Companies talks about the government's plans for the automotive industry as General Motors CEO Rick Wagoner leaves his company.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 3/23/09
Tod A Ruble, Co-Founder & Partner, Harvest Partners talks about opening week-end for their "Park Lane" mixed-use development across North Central Expressway from NorthPark Center.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 3/18/09
Mary Anne Alhadeff, President and CEO, North Texas Public Broadcasting Inc. (KERA TV/FM) talks about the challenges for a non-profit during the recession and how they meet them.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 3/17/09
Thomas R Yenne, Chairman and CEO, Highlands Bank talks about the savings and lending environment plus prospects for an economic turnaround.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 3/16/09
Dean Kamen, CEO, DEKA Research and Development Corporation is best known as the inventor of the "Segway" but he tells us his passion is FIRST, a nationally renowned program he founded that keeps kids
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 3/12/09
Matthew Harrington, CEO, Edelman U.S. the head of the largest public relations firm in the country talks about the way people view corporate American.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 3/11/09
Philip Gay, President and CEO, Grill Concepts, Inc. (Nasdaq:GRIL) the parent company of "The Grill on the Alley" and "Daily Grill" tells us expansion plans are on hold and GRIL is navigating its waythrough
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 3/10/09
Lynn Blodgett, President and CEO, Affiliated Computer Services Inc. (NYSE:ACS) talks about the role of outsourcing during a time of increasing corporate layoffs.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 3/9/09
Ebby Halliday, CEO and Founder, Ebby Halliday Realtors joins us on the occasion of her 98th birthday celebration and discusses the Great Depression, the current real estate market and her new biography, "The F
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 3/6/09
Lucy Billingsley, Partner and co-Founder, Billingsley Company discusses a "high-end" promotion of her One Arts Plaza and the continuing slump in commercial real estate.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 3/5/09
John F Crawford, President and CEO, DOWNTOWN DALLAS discusses the upsurge in demand for downtown housing and office space on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of DOWNTOWN DALLAS.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 3/4/09
Patrick M Byrne, Chairman and CEO, Overstock.com Inc. (NASDAQ: OSTK) discusses retail trends and new corporate and market regulation.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 3/3/09
Honorable Michael Oxley, Vice Chair, NASDAQ and co-sponsor of the "Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002" discusses the call for tighter regulation of corporate America and challenges at the NASDAQ.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 3/2/09
Don Hodges, Chairman, Hodges Management and Chairman, First Dallas Securities discusses the latest downturn in markets that left them at the lowest level in over a decade.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 2/27/09
Alan B White, Chairman and CEO, PlainsCapital Corporation says his bank is still growing and still lending as he points out the difference between "Wall Street Banks" and "Main Street Banks".
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 2/26/09
Roger D Linquist, Chairman, President and CEO, MetroPCS Communications, Inc. (NYSE: PCS) discusses quarterly results and details plans for growth.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 2/25/09
Daniel A. DeMatteo , Vice Chairman and CEO, GameStop Corporation (NYSE:GME) talks about how a retailer can make money during though economic times. GME has 6,207 locations in 17 countries and was just nam
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 2/24/09
Trevor Fetter, President and CEO, Tenet Healthcare Corporation (NYSE: THC) talks about healthcare stimulus, THC's corporate viability and competition within the healthcare industry.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 2/23/09
Jill A Lajdziak, General Manager, Saturn Automobiles discusses the fate of the US automaker after its expected spinoff from parent General Motors Corporation (NYSE:GM).
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 2/19/09
Sean Boyd, Vice Chairman and CEO, Agnico-Eagle Mines LimitedA (NYSE:AEM) discusses the recent jump in gold prices from the perspective of a company that has over 12 million ounces in reserves.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 2/20/09
Doug Brooks, President and CEO, Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) discusses his involvement with the Limbs for Life Foundation and updates us on business at Brinker-owend Chili's.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 2/18/09
Andrew F Puzder, CEO, CKE Restaurants (NYSE:CKR) explains his plans to open 72 new Carl's Jr. restaurants in Dallas and Houston despite the economic downturn. CKE owns or licenses 1,912 Hardee's and 1,185Carl'
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 2/17/09
Jim Musselman, Chairman and CEO, Kosmos Energy discusses the economics of drilling for oil after the $100+ slide in the price. Kosmos discovered the Jubilee Field, a giant field offshore Ghana, West A
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 2/13/09
Jeff D Morris, President and CEO, Alon USA Energy, Inc. (NYSE:ALJ) explains to us why oil prices are dropping but gasoline prices are not.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 2/12/09
Antonio Swad, CEO and Founder, Pizza Patron Inc. tells us the secret to success for restaurateurs in a recessionary environment.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 2/11/09
Wolfgang Puck, CEO and Co-Founder, Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group discusses his new high-end restaurant "Five Sixty" and doing business during an economic downturn.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 2/10/09
Peter A. Altabef, CEO, Perot Systems Corporation (NYSE:PER) tells us the outsourcing business is strong and getting stronger.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 2/9/09
Richard W. (Dick) Evans Jr., Chairman, President, and CEO,Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. (NYSE: CFR) discusses the latest government bank rescue program.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 2/6/09
Hugh Johnson, Founder and CEO, Johnson-Illington Advisors suggests lessons we should learn from the great economic collapse of the last two years.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 2/5/09
Harry S Dent, Jr., Financial Advisor and Author, "The Great Depression Ahead" discusses the path back from todays recession.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 2/4/09
Harry S Dent, Jr., Financial Advisor and Author, "The Great Depression Ahead" talks about his latest book which suggests the Baby Boomers are pulling in their horns.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 2/3/09
Roy M Spence, Jr., Chairman and CEO, GSD&M Idea City reflects on the roll of advertising and marketing during tough economic times.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 2/2/09
Roy M Spence, Jr., Chairman and CEO, GSD&M Idea City discusses his new book, "It's Not What You Sell, It's What You Stand For".
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 1/21/09
Velleta Forsythe Lill, Executive Director, The Dallas Arts District announces the creation of the new association and her appointment as its first Executive Director.
David Johnson CEO Spotlight - 1/22/09
Gary C Kelly, Chairman, President and CEO, Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) looks back of a difficult 2008 and a challenging 2009.
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