Chairman, CEO, Monster Beverage
WHY: Runs amped-up line of beverages with Hilton Schlosberg; wealth estimated at $3B. Company based in Corona, but lives and invests locally.
RECENT: Separate investment business buying Irvine Concourse office tower for about $130M as personal investment, largest reported area property buy to date.
NOTABLE: Coca-Cola paid $2.15B for nearly 17% state in Monster in 2015.
