NTX Magazine Volume 2

Table of Contents Feature Stories President and CEO Mabrie Jackson 6 14 18 Vice President, Communications Kimberly Walton You Are Here How North Texas is becoming a center of global diversity Vice President, Development Marcellette Sherman, CFRE Matt Pasant International CEOs Local executives talk about the region’s benefits Sports Highlighting international players and global teams Mobility Matters North Texas is enhancing its transportation infrastructure 33 Relocations Companies are moving to North Texas for its low costs and access Industry Spotlights Creative Manager Brad McDonnell Director, Environmental Programs Robert Kent Operations & Administration Specialist Peggy Nanninga Executive Director, InterLink, Inc. Candy Slocum Government Affairs Consultant Mindy Ellmer Getty Images 22 Director of Personnel & Accounting Dawn Miller 28 DFW Airport The airport is among the busiest hubs in the world Vice President, Strategy & Stakeholder Relations Brigid Seay Photographer Stewart House 42 Health Care: Diverse programs, strong economy lure doctor talent 48 Energy: Birthplace of natural gas triggered a revolution 38 Aviation and Defense: Helicopter leaders thrive in region’s industry 52 Logistics: Cargo hubs fuel international trade Facts and Data 12 North Texas Fast Facts 62 North Texas 56 Regional Map 58 Municipality Listings 4 NTX Magazine Spotlight on North Texas Commission Investors 32 Cowboys Stadium 64 Economic Development 36 Perot Museum of Nature and Science Contacts NTX Magazine is published in the U.S. by the following: North Texas Commission P Box 610246 .O. DFW Airport, TX 75261 972-621-0400 FAX 972-929-0916 © 2013 North Texas Commission. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the publisher. www.ntc-dfw.org

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