FADI CHEIKHA
FOUNDER/CEO
US ALLIANCE GROUP
WHY: Founded, runs Rancho Santa Margarita-based US Alliance Group, which handles payment processing for merchants nationwide.
IN THE NEWS: Firm’s revenue surged 38% over a two-year period, putting it at No. 5 on this year’s Business Journal list of fastest-growing private OC businesses in the large-company category. The group’s revenue was $133.5M in the 12 months ended June 30.
NOTABLE: Says his upbringing in Lebanon provided him with the skills needed to run successful companies.
QUOTABLE: “One thing that we are good at is — we can actually open businesses and be business people. I am proud of my origin.”
