Just 18 years ago, Atherton was managing the books of an ice cream shop she and her husband owned. Now, she’s in charge of replacing the Army's fleet of Black Hawk helicopters.
Ben Swanger is the Managing Editor at D Magazine, where he covers local business news and profiles of influential leaders in the Dallas, Texas area. His reporting focuses on the city's entrepreneurial ecosystem, commercial real estate, and the leadership of major organizations and corporations headquartered in the region. Swanger's work provides in-depth insights into the key drivers of Dallas' thriving economy and the people shaping its future.