
Kristin Bloomer: 40 Under Forty 2018
October 1, 2018, by Ashley BreedingWhen Kristin Bloomer left her native Palm Springs for Boston University, she never thought she’d return...
Dr. Athena Brasfield: 40 Under Forty 2018
October 1, 2018, by Joan McKennaDr. Athena Brasfield founded Coachella Valley Optometry after discovering a void of services in the East...
Claudio Bravo: 40 Under Forty 2018
October 1, 2018, by Joan McKennaAfter launching his real estate company in Concepción, Chile, in the 1980s, Claudio Bravo's father expanded...
Ryan Campbell: 40 Under Forty 2018
October 1, 2018, by Ashley BreedingThe L.A. native came to the desert as a rebellious teen and never left. Ryan Campbell...
Briana DeAztlan: 40 Under Forty 2018
October 1, 2018, by Ashley BreedingAt Eventscape, Briana DeAztlan plans everything from concert parties to weddings and works on major events...
Tizoc DeAztlan: 40 Under Forty 2018
October 1, 2018, by Ashley BreedingTizoc DeAztlan was born and raised in the Coachella Valley, and after moving away for a...
Robert Downing: 40 Under Forty 2018
October 1, 2018, by Joan McKennaRobert Downing came to the desert from his native San Francisco in 2009 in search of...
Katelyn Empey: 40 Under Forty 2018
October 1, 2018, by Joan McKenna“People underestimate you” when you’re a young attorney, Katelyn Empey says, but she uses that to...
Katie Evans: 40 Under Forty 2018
October 1, 2018, by Joan McKennaAs the Coachella Valley Water District’s youngest-ever director, Katie has navigated through her share of skeptics....
Dennis Flaig: 40 Under Forty 2018
October 1, 2018, by Ashley BreedingDennis Flaig, general manager at Saks Fifth Avenue, is as passionate about local prosperity as he...
Derek Fossey: 40 Under Forty 2018
October 1, 2018, by Joan McKenna“I’ve wanted to be a pastor as long as I can remember,” says Derek Fossey, senior...
Dr. Sonja Fung: 40 Under Forty 2018
October 1, 2018, by Ashley BreedingAt Live Well Clinic in La Quinta, Dr. Sonja Fung gets to the root cause of...
Kimberleigh Funkey: 40 Under Forty 2018
October 1, 2018, by Ashley BreedingAs the owner and operator of Power Yoga Palm Springs, Kimberleigh Funkey teaches people of all...
Jenny Gil: 40 Under Forty 2018
October 1, 2018, by Ashley BreedingJenny Gil moved her family from Miami to Palm Springs to direct Desert X, the biennial...
Marcie Graham: 40 Under Forty 2018
October 1, 2018, by Joan McKennaMarcie Graham fell in love with La Quinta’s serene vibe and made it her mission to...
Chelsea Healey: 40 Under Forty 2018
October 1, 2018, by Joan McKennaBorn and raised in Palm Springs, Chelsea Healey credits her father for ensuring she was invested...
Christy Gilbert Holstege: 40 Under Forty 2018
October 1, 2018, by Joan McKennaChristy Gilbert Holstege ran for Palm Springs city council to give her fellow millennials a strong...
Andie Hubka: 40 Under Forty 2018
October 1, 2018, by Ashley BreedingAndie Hubka created the Cork & Fork restaurant in La Quinta, which was among the first...
David V. Humphrey Jr.: 40 Under Forty 2018
October 1, 2018, by Joan McKennaDavid V. Humphrey Jr., an L.A. native, attended law school in Boston before coming to the...
Troy Kudlac: 40 Under Forty 2018
October 1, 2018, by Ashley BreedingTroy Kudlac started Kud Properties as a small venture with his wife: They bought, renovated, and...
Adnan LaPamuk: 40 Under Forty 2018
October 1, 2018, by Ashley BreedingWhen Adnan LaPamuk looked for a place to settle down, a Google search revealed the appealing...
Athalie LaPamuk: 40 Under Forty 2018
October 1, 2018, by Ashley BreedingAthalie LaPamuk and her snazzy ice cream parlor shop in Palm Springs serves up haute flavors...
Jeanette Leon: 40 Under Forty 2018
October 1, 2018, by Ashley BreedingJeanette Leon learned the value of hard work by growing up in the desert with an...
Abraham Liao: 40 Under Forty 2018
October 1, 2018, by Ashley BreedingAfter working for almost 20 years in the hospitality industry, mostly in large cities, Abraham Liao...
Rafael “Alf Alpha” Lopez: 40 Under Forty 2018
October 1, 2018, by Ashley BreedingWhen Rafael "Alf Alpha" Lopez left Palm Springs for L.A., he knew he’d eventually re-settle in...
Oscar Lua: 40 Under Forty 2018
October 1, 2018, by Joan McKennaFootball took Oscar Lua from Indio High School to USC to the NFL, where he played...
Claudio Marfia: 40 Under Forty 2018
October 1, 2018, by Ashley BreedingChef Claudio Marfia grew up in an Italian kitchen. His father, a chef from Palermo, had...
Tyler McLean: 40 Under Forty 2018
October 1, 2018, by Ashley BreedingA UCLA graduate who came back to Palm Springs to work for the family business, Tyler...
Davis Meyer: 40 Under Forty 2018
October 1, 2018, by Ashley BreedingPalm Springs grew on Davis Meyer so much that she’s making a career of convincing the...
Richard Nolan: 40 Under Forty 2018
October 1, 2018, by Joan McKennaRichard Nolan launched his real estate career as a teenager in Orange County, tapping into burgeoning...
Alexis Ortega: 40 Under Forty 2018
October 1, 2018, by Joan McKennaAlexis Ortega is working to create an accepting environment valleywide through community outreach and events....
Richard Read: 40 Under Forty 2018
October 1, 2018, by Ashley BreedingRichard Read grew up a “loner introvert” who focused on creative pursuits, and now he’s passionate...
Catherine Robinson: 40 Under Forty 2018
October 1, 2018, by Joan McKennaCatherine Robinson worked in a family business, ad agencies, and Leadership Coachella Valley before landing at...
Robert Sabo: 40 Under Forty 2018
October 1, 2018, by Joan McKennaRobert Sabo’s role at Desert Moving includes building relationships in the local real estate community and...
Steven Shields: 40 Under Forty 2018
October 1, 2018, by Joan McKennaSteven Shields, a homebuilder, wanted to set up shop in Orange County, but he kept receiving...
Christine Soto: 40 Under Forty 2018
October 1, 2018, by Ashley BreedingSoon after returning to her native Palm Springs, Christine Soto thought, “I’m going to open a...
Jamie Steinberg: 40 Under Forty 2018
October 1, 2018, by Joan McKennaAfter watching the marketing industry evolve during the internet age, Jamie Steinberg knew she had found...
Michael Verbitski: 40 Under Forty 2018
October 1, 2018, by Joan McKennaA former college football player, Michael Verbitski started his healthcare career in pediatric home care, transferring...
Mike Weibel: 40 Under Forty 2018
October 1, 2018, by Joan McKennaIt’s no surprise Mike Weibel works in the car business: His father’s in the industry, and...
Dr. Brittany R. Yates: 40 Under Forty 2018
October 1, 2018, by Joan McKennaGrowing up, Dr. Brittany R. Yates says, “I always told people I was Dr. Doolittle and...