Owning a tequila company could make a person pretty popular — if he had time to bask in the glory. Ron Alderete’s life stays busy and moving, literally.
40 Under Forty: Jeff L. Grubbe
Chairman, Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
Jeff Grubbe, at just 37 years old, is already a leader locally and nationally in his role as chairman of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians.
40 Under Forty: Greg Rubino
General Manager, Classic Club
Greg Rubino arrived in the desert nine years ago to open the Classic Club as its director of golf, assuming the position of general manager within the first year.
40 Under Forty: Tory Christensen
Associate Attorney, Slovak Baron Empey Murphy & Pinkney, LLP
Tory Christensen and his wife moved here three years ago from Stockton with their three young children to find a safer place to raise a family.
40 Under Forty: Drew Davis
Chef/Owner, Catalan Mediterranean Cuisine
Catalan Chef and owner Drew Davis Davis wants to create the best experience for his dining patrons, as is giving back to the community.
40 Under Forty: Engin Onural
Executive Sushi Chef/Owner, The Venue Sushi Bar & Sake Lounge
Sushi chef and restaurant owner Engin Onural believes he shares an important attribute with his generation: Innovation.
40 Under Forty: Bianca Rae
Weekend Anchor and Eye on the Desert Entertainment Reporter, CBS Local 2
CBS Local 2 anchor Bianca Rae loves the desert, noting that it doesn’t feel like a small town with so many incredible events and opportunities.
40 Under Forty: Rebecca Brown
Marketing and Public Relations Manager, The Living Desert
Rebecca Brown relocated to the desert from Louisiana 15 years ago and discovered her career path was not to have Broadway stardom after all.
40 Under Forty: Ashley Vertuno
Service Line Administrator — Orthopedics and Neurosciences, Desert Regional Medical Center
As a college undergrad, Ashley Vertuno nixed her original plan to become an orthopedic surgeon but chose to stay within the healthcare field on a management path.
40 Under Forty : Ezekiel Bonillas
Vice President of Entrepreneurship, Coachella Valley Economic Partnership and Director, Coachella Valley Small Business Development Center
A Coachella Valley native, Ezekiel Bonillas cares about making the community a better place, as well as turning visions into reality.