Co-founded Irvine-based restaurant-specific accounting and back-office software platform that has topped $100M in annual ...

WHY: Led the menu design of Downtown Disney’s three newest Mexican restaurants, Paseo, Céntrico and Tiendita, that opened in ...

In 2023, became CEO of one of the world’s largest distributors of supplies to restaurant chains, reporting $5B in annual ...

Began career as a teller at Bank of America in 1988. From there, his career took him through the various areas of banking ...

WHY: Chairs indigenous clan of Serrano people located in San Bernardino region, which holds ownership interest in six hotel ...

Co-founded family-led Mediterranean restaurant venture with sister, Dessi Sarabosing, who grew up together in Bulgaria and ...

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

WHY: Founded MGR Real Estate in 1983 and grew the Ontario-based company’s portfolio to include about 3M SF of office and ...

PAUL PATON  PROFESSOR, DEAN  FOWLER SCHOOL OF LAW  CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY    WHY: Former professor of law and ethics at the ...

Currently works as a CEO adviser and sits on multiple company boards following career as Home Franchise Concepts exec who ...

Nephew of Paul Merage, who sold Hot Pockets for about $2.6B, leads MIG’s operational and investment activities. Helped grow ...

RUBEN MENDOZA  PRESIDENT/CEO  FOUNDATION BUILDING MATERIALS    WHY: Brought Foundation Building Materials to Santa Ana, where ...