Amirah Halum is the driving force at Halum Real Estate Group, and also supports medical care for kids at Loma Linda Children’s Hospital.
40 Under 40: Marcel Ramirez
The 34-year-old created Gabino's Créperie from scratch inspired by his South American father, and now has a walk-up window space in South Palm Springs.
Inspired by his father, Marcel Ramirez took Gabino’s Créperie from serving crepes in a small cart to his own space in South Palm Springs.
40 Under 40: Albert Melo Jr.
The 33-year-old joined his family-owned design-and-build pool company, which partners with an organization to build water wells in Third World countries.
Albert Melo Jr. joined his family-owned pool company, which partners with an organization to build water wells in Third World countries.
40 Under 40: Missoni Lanza
The 36-year-old was inspired to found Movement Bottega after surviving a head-on collision at age 18 using pilates to restore her mobility.
Missoni Lanza was inspired to found Movement Bottega after surviving a head-on collision at age 18 using pilates to restore her mobility.
40 Under 40: Bahareh Kamoei
The 34-year-old is a first-generation college student and formed BBS Brokers Realty with her two siblings in Palm Desert.
Bahareh Kamoei is a first-generation college student and Iranian immigrant who formed BBS Brokers Realty with her two siblings in the valley.
40 Under 40: Curtis Butler
The 32-year-old has become an award-winning real estate team leader with Brady Sandahl Real Estate Group.
A transplant to the Coachella Valley, Curtis Butler has become an award-winning real estate team leader with Brady Sandahl Real Estate Group.
40 Under 40: John R. Preckwinkle III
The 34-year-old was elected to the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Tribal Council two years ago after spending a decade serving on tribal committees.
The 34-year-old was elected to the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Tribal Council two years ago after serving on tribal committees.
40 Under 40: Irma Leon
The 37-year-old returned to the desert to join the landscaping business her father started 35 years ago, Leon's Landscaping and Tree Services.
Irma Leon returned to the desert to join the landscaping business her father started 35 years ago, Leon’s Landscaping and Tree Services.
40 Under 40: Amy Smith
A transplant from Florida, the 39-year-old works for the company that developed and manages The Shops on El Paseo.
A transplant from Florida, 39-year-old Amy Smith works for the company that developed and manages The Shops on El Paseo.
40 Under 40: Phillip Niblo
The 34-year-old found his true career calling when he was recruited to work at Raymond James, which gave him a chance to "change someone's financial life."
Phillip Niblo found his career path when he was recruited to work at Raymond James, giving him a chance to “change someone’s financial life.”