As the only woman serving on the Palm Springs Fire Department, Katharine Johnson has a lot of big brothers — 54, to be exact.
40 Under Forty: Amir Afsar
Attorney/Owner, Afsar Law Group, A.P.C.
Amir Afsar chose business law and real estate development litigation to have a “toe in the water” in a broad range of businesses, from gold buying to restaurants.
40 Under Forty: Alex Lechuga
Manufacturing Director, Plumberex Specialty Products Inc. and Airex Manufacturing Inc.
Alex Lechuga holds the distinction of being a certified ‘master molder’ in injection molding, one of only 2,500 in the world.
40 Under Forty: Joe Pradetto
Legislative Assistant, Riverside County Supervisor John J. Benoit
Joe Pradetto started as an intern for then-Assemblyman John Benoit and went on to become a legislative assistant for the state senator.
40 Under Forty: Karina Medina-Thomas
Chief Operating Officer, Desert Family Medical Center
As the chief operating officer of Desert Family Medical Center, Karina Medina-Thomas expertly handles the day-to-day operations and procedures of the private family medical practice.
40 Under Forty: Mara Gladstone, Ph.D.
Assistant Curator, Palm Springs Art Museum
As the assistant curator of Palm Springs Art Museum, Mara Gladstone develops exhibitions and art programs, and also helps preserve and expand the museum’s collection.
40 Under Forty: Jaci Fitzsimonds
President, Cord Media Company
You might be surprised to find out that Jaci Fitzsimonds, president of Cord Media, grew up on a farm in a town of 1,000 people in North Dakota.
40 Under Forty: Reid D. Milanovich
Tribal Council Member, Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
As one of five Tribal Council members of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, Reid Milanovich is grateful every day.
40 Under Forty: Patrick Service
Manager and Partner, Appetito and Las Casuelas Terraza
Restaurateur Patrick Service has lived most of his life in Palm Springs, being born into the legendary Las Casuelas restaurant family here.
40 Under Forty: Darrell Tucci
Chief Development Officer, Desert AIDS Project
The mission of Desert AIDS Project is very close to Darrell Tucci’s heart, who lost his grandfather and childhood best friend to the disease.