The partners at Slovak Baron Empey Murphy & Pinkney law firm believe in staying connected to the community. In fact, the founding partners grew up in the Coachella Valley and returned here to practice.
Visionary – Gary Honts
CEO AND PRESIDENT, JFK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
When Gary Honts, CEO and president of JFK Memorial Hospital, recruits physicians, he sells them on the hospital’s superior quality as well as the resort lifestyle they can enjoy in the Coachella Valley.
Visionary – Denise Wilson
PRESIDENT AND CEO, DESERT JET
When Denise Wilson decided to parlay her passion for flying into a small business, even she underestimated the possibilities for her fledgling charter jet service company.
Visionary – Troy Zimmerman
TROY ZIMMERMAN INTERIOR DESIGN INC.
Zimmerman focuses on luxury residential interior design, new construction from concept to completion, remodels, and commercial interiors, with emphasis on function and artistry.
Visionary – Bill Schlanger
PRESIDENT, EV ENTERPRISES
EV Enterprises President Bill Schlanger chose to move his electric car conversion firm to Palm Springs from Arizona 18 months ago, and hasn’t looked back.
Visionary – Dr. Joseph Scherger
VICE PRESIDENT, PRIMARY CARE AND ACADEMIC AFFAIRS, EISENHOWER MEDICAL CENTER
The proliferation of primary medicine and urgent care centers in the Coachella Valley might be the area’s hottest — and most noticeable — story of the past few years.
Visionary – Tony Renaud
PRESIDENT, THE THERMAL CLUB
When Tony Renaud set out to implement a vision for a super-deluxe, members-only club for exotic-car owners, he says, “It made good business sense to build in the Coachella Valley.
Visionary – Curtis Pickering
FOUNDER, CHAIRMAN AND CEO, WORLD EDUCATION UNIVERSITY
“WEU is a degree-granting, free online university,” says Founder, Chairman and CEO Curtis Pickering. “Anytime, anywhere in the world, you can pick your degree program and get a free, high-quality education.
Visionary – Bohdan Olesnicky
OWNER AND CEO, SWAT FUEL INC.
Bohdan Olesnicky parlayed his experience as a SWAT team physician — into creating a line of vitamins and nutritional products aimed at people in high-stress jobs.
Visionary – John Monahan
OWNER, THE FIVE HUNDRED
John Monahan, who retired after 25 years as a healthcare company executive, has purchased and renovated the building, now called The Five Hundred.