Category: Top Stories

Orange County’s Emerging Business Leaders

CEO Leadership Alliance Orange County (CLAOC) launched OC Fellows (ocfellows.org) in 2020 to retain and elevate top early-career talent in our region—critical for Orange County’s long-term innovative and economic vitality. Nearly 250 professionals are connected through the diverse and engaged OC Fellows community. Now in its seventh year, more than Read More

On the Move: Studio One Eleven Announces Marcus Luciani Promotion to Principal

ARCHITECTURE Studio One Eleven is proud to announce the promotion of Marcus Luciani to Principal. With more than three decades at the firm, Marcus leads complex architecture and urban design projects, including West Harbor and The Bloc, while building lasting client relationships and creating destinations that strengthen cities and communities.

On the Move: Howard Building Corporation Appoints Brian Pawli as Project Executive

CONSTRUCTION Howard Building Corporation (HBC) has appointed industry leader Brian Pawli as Project Executive in its OC office. With 28 years of industry experience and over $2.2 billion in managed construction, Pawli will oversee client and project team relationships while strengthening HBC’s healthcare division. His strategic leadership and healthcare expertise Read More

On the Move: MVE + Partners Welcomes Catherine Tang and Janet Dennerline

ARCHITECTURE MVE + Partners welcomes Catherine Tang as Director of Marketing & Strategy. Tang joined the firm in March 2026 and leads brand strategy, marketing operations, and pursuit strategy across every studio. She brings more than 20 years of marketing and brand leadership, building marketing operations for a national homebuilder Read More

On the Move: RJI CPAs Chairman Manuel J. Ramirez Appointed to PCAOB Inspections Modernization Council

ACCOUNTING RJI CPAs Chairman Manuel J. Ramirez, CPA, MST, FABFA, has been appointed to the PCAOB’s newly formed Inspections Modernization Council, one of just 12 professionals selected nationwide. Ramirez will advise the Board on modernizing its inspection program to strengthen audit quality for public companies. This appointment, which follows Ramirez’s Read More