Editor’s Note: John Moorlach’s involvement in politics began in 1994 when he presciently predicted problems with Orange County’s investment pool, which eventually was forced into bankruptcy. For almost 30 years, Moorlach was elected to a variety of posts, including State Senator and Orange County Treasurer and Supervisor. On April 10, Read More
Orange County’s top financial institutions are represented by standout professionals from 1st Century Bank, Flagstar Bank, PNC Bank, Sunwest Bank, and Umpqua Bank. These leading commercial bankers and private wealth managers are driving economic growth and delivering personalized financial solutions to businesses and individuals alike. Their expertise, strategic insight, and Read More
Nonprofit AbleLight, a national nonprofit committed to helping people with developmental disabilities flourish in their communities, proudly welcomes Shelly Dawson as their new Area Vice President for Operations in Southern California. In this role, Dawson will use her strong background in leadership, service excellence and community collaboration to expand AbleLight’s Read More
Billy Hobson Insurance HUB International Limited (HUB), a leading full-service insurance brokerage, is pleased to welcome William “Billy” Hobson as Chief Sales Officer of Commercial Lines for the Los Angeles and Orange County (LAOC) region. Hobson brings more than 16 years of insurance industry experience, including 11 years as Executive Read More
Rollie Alexander Architecture AO is pleased to welcome Rollie Alexander, AIA, as Principal and leader of the firm’s Healthcare Studio, following the successful integration of Alexander + Hibbs, a respected Southern California architecture and planning firm he co-founded in 1995. With nearly 40 years of experience, Alexander brings deep expertise Read More
The business world is moving fast. Technology changes quickly, customer expectations evolve, and companies are always looking for ways to do things better. In this environment, standing still means falling behind. Working professionals have more to manage than ever—tight schedules, shifting job roles, and rising performance expectations. Staying competitive now Read More
The OC figure for March is lower than the unadjusted unemployment rate of 5.3% for California and 4.2% for the nation during the same period. Between February and March total non-farm employment in Orange County fell to 1.68 million, for a loss of 600 jobs. Construction and trade, transportation, and Read More
GLENDALE, Calif. /California Newswire/ — The Light Committee™, a photography studio known for providing some of the best headshots in Los Angeles, has reached a milestone of 10 years in business in greater Los Angeles. At the start of the year, the studio relocated to downtown Glendale, Calif., on N. Read More
Carrie Strom, the top official at AbbVie’s Allergan Aesthetics, recently announced her departure from the AbbVie-owned company. Since 2020, Strom has led the Irvine-based aesthetics unit of AbbVie, which acquired Allergan for $63 billion. Allergan Aesthetics’ portfolio includes leading aesthetic products such as Botox Cosmetic and Juvederm fillers. The announcement Read More
Heidi Zuckerman will exit as Chief Executive and Director of the Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) at the end of 2025. During Zuckerman’s almost five-year tenure, OCMA opened its 53,000-square-foot facility in 2022 and said it increased its former location’s annual attendance 12 times over. The museum reported Read More
