More than 20 years of experience in accounting, advisory and human capital solutions. Founding partner of Irvine-based ...

CEOS  TRUFF HOT SAUCE    WHY: Creators of the popular truffle-infused hot sauce, which reportedly sold over 10M bottles two ...

RUBEN MENDOZA  PRESIDENT/CEO  FOUNDATION BUILDING MATERIALS    WHY: Brought Foundation Building Materials to Santa Ana, where ...

WENDY ROGERS  CEO/CHIEF TALENT OFFICER LPA DESIGN STUDIOS    WHY: Joined LPA as an intern and eventually moved up to CEO of ...

Leads Irvine’s primary community college, which as of last year served about 5,600 full-time students and an additional 6,100 ...

Nephew of Paul Merage, who sold Hot Pockets for about $2.6B, leads MIG’s operational and investment activities. Helped grow ...

Head of real estate developer Camphor Partners, which eyes converting an office campus it owns into a mixed-use development. The proposed development could convert CAVU Business Park into a site with ...

CORPORATE AND TAX RUTAN & TUCKER LLP WHY: Known for M&As, private equity and corporate governance. Has guided transactions ...

JONATHAN BRINSDEN  GROUP PRESIDENT   COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES  IRVINE CO.    WHY: Oversees commercial portfolio that includes ...

Retail developer behind one of largest additions to OC’s retail scene in 2020—Rodeo 39, which is Stanton’s culinary and ...

Served as Chapman’s 12th president. Stepped down in 2016 to return to teaching. Issues annual economic forecast in December ...

Built Newport Beach firm to $5.7B AUM. Often on national lists as best top financial adviser. Vocal conservative who can often be seen on CNBC, Fox News and other national outlets. Trustee on National ...