July 2026

HFB welcomes a new associate attorney, Spencer Muskopf. Spencer graduated from the University of North Texas with a B.S. in Hospitality Management. He earned his J.D. from Stetson University College of Law and recently passed the Texas Bar Exam. Read more Shawn Paul Wood

Lanie Bennett joins Kelly Hart as an associate in the Labor & Employment section. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Bennett served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Amos Mazzant, III of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.

Duane Morris Fort Worth and Dallas partner John S. Polzer has joined TCU AddRan College of Liberal Arts’ board of visitors. The board provides feedback, recommendations and support to advance AddRan College’s mission and vision. Read more Dona DeZube

North Texas-based strategic communications firm Cooksey Communications recently appointed seasoned communications professional Shawn Paul Wood to lead the agency’s esteemed Professional Services Practice. Read more Brandon Badgley

North Texas-based strategic communications firm Cooksey Communications recently promoted Bethany Kula Moisan to account executive in the agency’s renowned Real Estate & Development Practice Group. Read more Jason Williamson

Planet Home Lending continues its Texas growth with the addition of Aledo Retail Branch Manager Robb McKinnon (NMLS #212933), a 31-year industry veteran known for his consultative approach and smart lending solutions. Read more Dionna Deardorff

Brandon Badgley has joined PureAcre as Account Director to oversee the Argyle-based agriculture innovations company’s ag retailer and farmer relations, introduce new row crop and specialty crop products, and guide their go-to-market strategy. Read more Dionna Deardorff Email: [email protected]: (817) 668-0697Website: https://pure-acre.com/ Read more Barbara Peace LinkedIn Twitter

Dunaway, a multi-discipline design firm, has elevated Jason Williamson to Chief Operations Officer, responsible for the success of the general operations of the firm, including employee satisfaction and retention, and overall client satisfaction.

Dionna Deardorff has been elected to serve on the Clayton Youth Enrichment board of directors. Clayton provides before and after school care, childcare, and full-day care, annually to more than 7,000 children throughout North Texas.

The American Heart Association announces Barbara Peace, Director of Nursing Quality and Magnet at Cook Children’s Health Care System, as the community volunteer chair of the 2021-2022 Tarrant County Go Red for Women movement.