CEO, PRESIDENT, NEWPORT BEACH & CO.
WHY: Runs Newport Beach’s destination marketing agency.
IN THE NEWS: Visit Newport Beach facilitated the city’s debut in the 94th Academy Awards post-show on March 27, highlighting Newport Beach’ history of Hollywood visitors in ABC’s “On The Red Carpet After the Awards.”
QUOTABLE: Believes newest additions to Newport Beach hotel scene, Vea and Pendry, will revive travel demand in city and raise the bar for modern luxury. The Resort at Pelican Hill, which opened in 2008, “forced everyone to step up their game. Now luxury is changing,” he said.
