The Coachella Valley needs to diversify its economy beyond tourism to weather another storm on the scale of the COVID-19 pandemic.
David Woods — Vision 2020
Director of Golf, The Vintage Club.
“If there’s a pyramid of clubs in the desert, The Vintage Club is at the top,” says David Woods, the club’s director of golf.
Lena Wade — Vision 2020
Partner, Slovak Baron Empey Murphy & Pinkney (SBEMP).
After graduating from Duke University School of Law and practicing in North Carolina for 10 years, Lena Wade was ready to come home in 2006.
TTK Represents — Vision 2020
Keith Markovitz, Todd Monaghan, Chris Menrad, and Rick Distel.
TTK Represents focuses its considerable talent on selling the Coachella Valley’s architecturally significant homes like midcentury modern.
Joe Timo — Vision 2020
President, Timo’s Air Conditioning & Heating.
Timo’s Air Conditioning & Heating employs more than 40 people and responds to 80 service calls a day using family-style service.
Reid D. Milanovich — Vision 2020
Vice Chairman, Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians.
As vice chairman of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, Reid D. Milanovich helps govern the 500-plus member Tribe.
Lawrence Lazzaro and Nicholas Hertneck
Partners, Nicholas Lawrence Design and Modern Hacienda.
Nicholas Hertneck and Lawrence Lazzaro are inspired by the Coachella Valley to create their signature, ever evolving Modern Hacienda style.
Dr. Timothy Jochen — Vision 2020
Founder, Contour Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery Center.
Dr. Timothy Jochen focuses on medical and surgical dermatology, as well as invasive and noninvasive cosmetic procedures in the desert.
Kenneth Churchill — Vision 2020
CEO and Co-Founder, West Coast Cannabis Club.
Based in the Coachella Valley since its 2016 launch, West Coast Cannabis Club is led by CEO and co-founder Kenneth Churchill.
Joshua Cartter — Vision 2020
Owner / Prosthodontist, Desert Dental Specialty Group.
Desert Dental Specialty Group is the only desert practice that offers 3 different specialties under one roof, says owner Dr. Joshua Cartter.