One of the nation’s best singers who can perform any rock and roll song as well as Frank Sinatra classics. Band known for ...
BRYAN CRAIN CEO/PRESIDENT, ORANGE COUNTY RESCUE MISSION   WHY: Oversees faith-based nonprofit, which reported $27M in revenue ...
Runs Newport Beach’s destination marketing agency.  IN THE NEWS: Over the past year, Visit Newport Beach has launched ...
DANE MATHEWS  CHIEF DIGITAL AND TECHNOLOGY OFFICER   TACO BELL    WHY: Head of digital and technology segments at OC’s ...
Newest head of Newport Beach-based Mountain Mike’s chain with annual revenues approaching $300M.  IN THE NEWS: Replaced ...
Founded Project Hope Alliance to reach all unhoused students within Orange County and address their needs. Orange County is ...
WHY: Operates seven locations of LA’s third oldest Mexican restaurant; still runs family-owned business after 60+ years; also ...
Retail exec tapped by former CEO Mark King to lead OC’s largest restaurant chain approaching $15B in annual systemwide sales.
Along with sister Linh, runs beauty school begun by their parents in the 1980s.  Serves on the board of the Orange County ...
WHY: Luxury hospitality expert founded Montage in 2002 with flagship Laguna Beach hotel opening following year. Manages 17 ...
WHY: Oversees Irvine-based revolving sushi restaurant chain, valued at around $939M with 64 locations as of October. Reports ...
IN THE NEWS: The school broke ground this summer on the $33M Landmark Hall, which will house the Giles-O’Malley Center for ...