Leadership
We have a diverse group of leaders dedicated to moving our communites forward, both inside our walls and out. Hear what they have to say about why they got into this industry, how they thrive here at The Dallas Morning News, where they see the future of news heading and how we’re positioned to win.
Grant Moise
CEO & Publisher
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Three words to describe what it’s like working at DMN?
Inspiring, Purposeful, Fun
First job?
Sports Sponsorship Sales at KCNC-TV in Denver, CO
If not in the News business, what would you be doing?
Athletic Director at a major university
Favorite local musician or band?
Pat Green
College team you root for ?
TCU (My grad school alma mater)
DFW’s best kept secret spot?
Suze Restaurant
Leona Allen Ford
Deputy Publisher & Chief Talent and Diversity Officer
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Three words to describe what it’s like working at DMN?
Fast-paced, Purposeful, Proud
First job?
Sears Salesperson at the original Red Bird Mall
If not in the News business, what would you be doing?
Interior Designer
Favorite local musician or band?
Ascension (my middle school classmate plays sax in the group)
College team you root for ?
UNT (my alma mater)
DFW’s best kept secret spot?
Spring Creek Trail
Katrice Hardy
Executive Editor
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Three words to describe what it’s like working at DMN?
Exhilarating, Exciting, Challenging
First job?
K-Mart Pharmacy Sales Clerk
If not in the News business, what would you be doing?
I can’t imagine doing anything else except Journalism
Favorite local musician or band?
Erykah Badu
College team you root for ?
SMU and Texas A&M
DFW’s best kept secret spot?
I love great breakfast spots that are diners like Crickles & Co.
Gillian Breidenbach
VP Communications & Civic Engagement
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Three words to describe what it’s like working at DMN?
Collaborative, Creative, Inspiring
First job?
Summer Intern at KPNX-TV in Phoenix, AZ
If not in the News business, what would you be doing?
Traveling to every continent
Favorite local musician or band?
Goga
College team you root for ?
SMU – it’s in my blood as an alum!
DFW’s best kept secret spot?
Ya-Ya Foot Spa
Sue Kerr
VP Audience
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Three words to describe what it’s like working at DMN?
Welcoming, Rewarding, Flexible
First job?
Skate Guard
If not in the News business, what would you be doing?
Real Estate Agent
Favorite local musician or band?
Old Dominion
College team you root for ?
Texas
DFW’s best kept secret spot?
Partenope Ristorante
Katy Murray
President & Chief Financial Officer
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Three words to describe what it’s like working at DMN?
Passion, Friendship, Customer Focus
First job?
YMCA Lifeguard and Swim Teacher
If not in the News business, what would you be doing?
Environmental and Animal Rights Activist
Favorite local musician or band?
Too many to choose!
College team you root for ?
LSU (my alma mater)
DFW’s best kept secret spot?
Katy Trail
Mike O’hara
SVP & Chief Information Officer
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Three words to describe what it’s like working at DMN?
Challenging, Fun, Fulfilling
First job?
Pet Grooming Assistant
If not in the News business, what would you be doing?
Professional Golfer
Favorite local musician or band?
David Crowder Band
College team you root for ?
Texas
DFW’s best kept secret spot?
Zen Sushi