40 Under Forty: Dominique Medina

Pastry Chef, Babe’s Bar-B-Que & Brewhouse and Ace Hotel & Swim Club

Kathy Strong 40 under Forty 2014

While most people her age were making plans to begin high school, at age 14 Dominique Medina began working in her dad’s business, Babe’s Bar-B-Que & Brewhouse in Rancho Mirage.

40 Under Forty: Liberty Naud

Founder and CEO of SMaRT Education, Desert Robotics, and The Awesome Foundation

Kathy Strong 40 under Forty 2014

In 2008, Liberty Naud walked into an elementary school computer lab to find all the kids playing solitaire. It was a defining moment in her life.

40 Under Forty: Ron Alderete

President, Premium Employment Service and Owner, Tequila Alderete

Kathy Strong 40 under Forty 2014

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.