BRYAN CRAIN CEO/PRESIDENT, ORANGE COUNTY RESCUE MISSION   WHY: Oversees faith-based nonprofit, which reported $27M in revenue ...

Runs Newport Beach’s destination marketing agency.  IN THE NEWS: Over the past year, Visit Newport Beach has launched ...

DANE MATHEWS  CHIEF DIGITAL AND TECHNOLOGY OFFICER   TACO BELL    WHY: Head of digital and technology segments at OC’s ...

Founded Project Hope Alliance to reach all unhoused students within Orange County and address their needs. Orange County is ...

Retail exec tapped by former CEO Mark King to lead OC’s largest restaurant chain approaching $15B in annual systemwide sales.

One of the nation’s best singers who can perform any rock and roll song as well as Frank Sinatra classics. Band known for ...

WHY: Operates seven locations of LA’s third oldest Mexican restaurant; still runs family-owned business after 60+ years; also ...

Newest head of Newport Beach-based Mountain Mike’s chain with annual revenues approaching $300M.  IN THE NEWS: Replaced ...

WHY: Luxury hospitality expert founded Montage in 2002 with flagship Laguna Beach hotel opening following year. Manages 17 ...

Along with sister Linh, runs beauty school begun by their parents in the 1980s.  Serves on the board of the Orange County ...

FOUNDER/MANAGING PARTNER RX3 GROWTH PARTNERS WHO: Began RX3 Growth Partners in 2018 along with legendary NFL QB Aaron Rodgers ...

WHY: Oversees Irvine-based revolving sushi restaurant chain, valued at around $939M with 64 locations as of October. Reports ...