Philanthropy Visionary – As chairman of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, Jeff L. Grubbe is one of five council members who oversee all tribal business.
Visionary – Joshua Otten
Co-Owner, J Willott Gallery
Arts, Media & Entertainment Visionary – Otten notes that the area is an ideal place for companies looking to relocate. “There’s a great appreciation for hard work here.
Visionary – Scott M. Aaronson, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Owner and Operator, Aaronson Plastic Surgery Center
Healthcare Visionary – I’ve observed a lot of growth in the Coachella Valley in general, and I think that anyone who decides to move here will find it a rewarding experience.
Visionary – Ellie Kheirkhahi-Love, D.D.S., M.S.D.
Advanced Periodontics Implant Center
Healthcare Visionary – Living in the Coachella Valley has been a “really amazing experience for us,” Dr. Kheirkhahi-Love says. “My husband and I moved here 16 years ago.
Visionary – Phillip K. Smith, Jr.
President and Chief Operating Officer, Sunrise Company
Real Estate Visionary – Smith appreciates all the Coachella Valley has to offer. “It’s been a terrific place to raise a family,” he says.
Visionary – Keith McCormick
President, Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions
Workforce Excellence Visionary – McCormick is president of Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions, a collector car auction and classic car dealership. “We moved here in 1981 from Blackpool, England.
Visionary – Deena Suffin
President, Post Modern Inc.
Arts, Media & Entertainment Visionary – When Deena Suffin wanted to launch her company, Post Modern Inc., she turned to local resources for help — with resounding success.
Visionary – Troy Zimmerman
Owner, Troy Zimmerman Interior Design
Arts, Media & Entertainment Visionary – “It’s two hours from everything, whether you want to be in the mountains or by the ocean. It’s a huge community of good people, and it’s become a mecca of good design.”
Visionary – The Iglehart, Aguirre, Wilson Group
First Vice President and Branch Director Ryan P. Wilson, and Team Members Bob Iglehart, Gabriel Aguirre
This community is a place where we can make a difference. We can grow roots and really see ourselves flourish in the Coachella Valley. – Ryan P. Wilson
Setting the Stage for Better Health
Internships give college students experience in healthcare careers
Another 21 college students completed a 10-week internship in healthcare-oriented companies this summer through the Coachella Valley Economic Partnership and the nonprofit Health Career Connection Internship Program.