55, Newport Beach ... President of...

55, Newport Beach ... President of the Newport Harbor Chamber of

Commerce ... Celebrated his 20-year run as an executive in the

chamber in November 2001 with a surprise party arranged by his staff

... Founded the Taste of Newport 14 years ago ... Believes the

changes to this year’s boat parade will be a positive thing for the

city ... Recently completed a five-month renovation to his home that

has made his kitchen more wheelchair accessible and allowed him to

add cooking to his list of hobbies ... His family has been enjoying

his cooking hobby ... Married to Susan and has two children,

Samantha, 9, and Ricky, 5 ... Last year’s ranking: 52