July 2026

Samuel Gardner III is leaving Philadelphia and KYW Television for a promotion with KTVT Television in Dallas- Fort Worth. In his new role, Samuel will serve as Content Manager at KTVT (CBS11). Samuel begins his new role in August. Read more Jaqueline Alvizo Email: [email protected]: (818) 932-8510Website: https://about.me/sgiii LinkedIn Twitter

Teach For America (TFA) DFW is proud to announce the appointment of its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), David Simpson. Simpson is a Dallas native and a proud alumnus of Dallas ISD schools. Read more Jaqueline Alvizo Email: [email protected]: (847) 769-1597Website: http://www.teachforamerica.org/dfw Read more Leigh Block Facebook LinkedIn Twitter

Dayoung “Day” Son joins the multi-family housing design team as Architectural Intern at Quorum Architects. Day will be working on renovations, additions and new design projects for Quorum’s housing authority clients across Texas.

Quorum Architects announces the addition of Jaqueline Alvizo to the Retail Design Team. Alvizo worked at Quorum as a student intern while earning her Master of Architecture from UTA. She is currently working on multiple tenant finish out projects. Read more Jimmy Cessna

Fort Worth Country Day (FWCD), the oldest co-ed college-preparatory school in Fort Worth, has named Leigh Block as its new athletic director, effective July 1, 2021. Read more James Larson Website: https://www.fwcd.org/ Facebook LinkedIn Twitter

HFB welcomes a new associate attorney, Caroline Sullivan. Caroline graduated magna cum laude from Texas Christian University with a B.B.A. in Finance. She then earned her J.D. from SMU Dedman School of Law and recently passed the 2025 Texas Bar Exam. Read more Callie Jo Williams

A graduate of Missouri Baptist University with a bachelor’s degree in sports management, Cessna assists Hill School students with planning for their future after graduation, and also maintains student records of grades, attendance and other facts. Read more Callie Jo Williams Email: [email protected]: (817) 923-9482Website: https://www.hillschool.org/ Read more Maritza Burgos Facebook Twitter LinkedIn

James “Jake” Larsen is an associate in Kelly Hart’s Corporate & Securities section. Mr. Larsen earned his J.D. from St. Mary’s University School of Law and received his B.S. in Political Science and General Business from Texas Christian University

With a bachelor’s degree in strategic communication from TCU and experience working at a Fort Worth-based advertising agency, Williams develops and executes marketing and communications strategies to help share the Hill School story. Read more Zorin Luttrull Email: [email protected]: (817) 923-9482Website: https://www.hillschool.org/ Read more Robert Forshey Facebook Twitter LinkedIn

Maritza Burgos has transitioned to business development for Sundt Construction. With 21 years of experience in the industry, she will support client relationships, identify project opportunities and expand Sundt’s presence in Texas. Read more Chris Erhardt