- All
- Acme Moving and Storage
- Alicia’s House Cleaning
- Arosa
- Blair Heating & Air
- BPI Inspections
- CFO Consulting Services, LLC
- Coachella Valley Direct Primary Care
- Corona Landscape
- Desert Best Friend’s Closet
- Desert Properties Realtors
- Find A Good Accountant
- First Call AV and Electric
- First Call Security and Sound
- Integrity Agents Insurance Services Inc
- Jimmy Johns
- Lamar Advertising
- Local's Choice Printing & Website Design
- Luxury Pools Design & Construction
- Michael Jerez Chiropractic
- New Era Financial
- Pacific Coast Palate
- Palm Desert Law Group, APC
- Palm Springs Power
- Quinn Company Rental Store
- Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce
- Raymond James
- RB Roofing
- Resort Carpet & Tile Care
- RUDYS TERMITE PEST CONTROL
- Thairapy Salon El Paseo
- The Dragon's Den
- The Management Trust
- Vision Collective
- World Financial Group
Aaron Rojo
Designation:
World Financial GroupPhone:
760.835.1511Email:
AARONROJO1@GMAIL.COMDepartment:
World Financial GroupAilene TenBrook
Designation:
Thairapy Salon El PaseoPhone:
(760) 898-3113Email:
Neencole@gmail.comDepartment:
Thairapy Salon El PaseoAlicia Herrarte
Designation:
Alicia’s House CleaningPhone:
(760) 537-9387Email:
Aliciashousecleaning001@gmail.comDepartment:
Alicia’s House CleaningAndrew Bond
First Call AV & Electric
Andrew Bond
Designation:
First Call AV & ElectricPhone:
(760) 332-8900Email:
andrew@firstcallpd.comWebsite URL:
https://firstcallpd.com/Department:
First Call AV and ElectricDESERT ELITE BOARD MEMBER
Andrew Bond is a 26-year-old business owner who has a passion for business development and helping others. His key to success is persistence and a strong work ethic. Andrew has strong family values which directly translates into how he treats others. Andrew is also a board member for Desert Elite.
Andrew Hernandez
Resort Carpet & Tile Care
Andrew Hernandez
Designation:
Resort Carpet & Tile CarePhone:
(442) 300-6406Email:
resortcarpetandtilecare@gmail.comWebsite URL:
https://resortcarpetandtilecare.com/Department:
Resort Carpet & Tile CareAndrew Hernandez is owner/operator at Resort Carpet & Tile Care. He is dedicated to providing amazing customer service, going out of his way for his clients, and being a true hard-working professional. Call and ask for The Dynamic DREW (442) 300-6406
Andrew Starke
Power Baseball, CWL, PSCL
Andrew Starke
Designation:
Power Baseball, CWL, PSCLPhone:
(760) 778-4487Email:
astarke@palmspringspowerbaseball.comWebsite URL:
https://palmspringspowerbaseball.com/Department:
Palm Springs PowerI am a motivated leader of POWER Baseball and the California Winter League (CWL). My goals are to grow CWL's enrollment and total number of players signed to professional contracts in both affiliated organizations & independent professional teams. While guiding the Palm Springs POWER to the elusive perfect summer collegiate season.
Anne Blalock
Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce
Anne Blalock
Designation:
Rancho Mirage Chamber of CommercePhone:
760-238-6186Email:
membership@RanchoMirage.orgWebsite URL:
https://ranchomiragechamber.org/Department:
Rancho Mirage Chamber of CommerceBio: Blalock has 14 years of local chamber of commerce experience as former Director of Sales for La Quinta Chamber of Commerce and as Senior Sales Executive for the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce. Rancho Mirage Chamber is celebrated in the valley for their work and dedication to the community – especially through the crisis. She was drawn here because of the culture, how the members are cared for, the incredible growth and the undeniable reputation of the suite of member services.
“We have finally rounded out our team with an executive who is prepared to take us to the next level with real results, proven member services experience and an understanding of how a boutique chamber of commerce operates within the community. What is more, is that our staff of three is mighty with over 40 years of local chamber experience! You have a well-oiled machine in us – working nonstop towards recovery efforts.” Katie Stice, Chief Executive Officer
The Rancho Mirage Chamber is a Boutique Chamber, with a staff of 3 with over 40 years of local chamber experience. What does that mean? It means we are your small business headquarters. We are your catalyst for business growth through connection, access and resources. A Convener of leaders & Influencers that promote positive outcomes for local businesses through advocacy, influence, and collaborations. Lastly, we are a champion for a stronger community by helping to inspire, identify and represent our business community through strategic partnerships. If you are looking to grow your business through relationships, please consider joining your chamber of choice, The Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce.
Brian Murphy
Designation:
Jimmy JohnsPhone:
(310) 956-0594Email:
Pcmurph1@Aol.comWebsite URL:
https://locations.jimmyjohns.com/ca/palmdesert/sandwiches-3503.htmlDepartment:
Jimmy Johns
Charles Alfaro
Raymond James
Charles Alfaro
Designation:
Raymond JamesPhone:
760-862-6749Email:
charles.alfaro@raymondjames.comWebsite URL:
https://www.raymondjames.com/charlesalfaroDepartment:
Raymond JamesI am a financial advisor focusing on providing 401(k), 403(b) and other retirement solutions to businesses, corporations, and nonprofits. Here are some of the services I provide:
•Establishing new 401(k) plans, SEP IRA, and SIMPLE IRA accounts to businesses, corporations, and sole proprietors.
•Reviewing 401(k) plans and offering improved pricing and/or service models to meet your company's needs.
•Group educational meetings and one-on-one meetings to all plan participants or individuals to help them navigate through their retirement plans or individual brokerage accounts.
•For individuals and families, I place a big focus on the financial planning process and ongoing investment portfolio management for health care professionals and business owners.
A bit about myself:
I grew up in Palm Springs, CA and had the pleasure to enjoy a great part of my life in Orange County, California. I am currently based out of Palm Desert, CA but I am registered to do business in Texas as well. I am actively involved in the community, and I am currently sitting in the Board of Directors for the John F, Kennedy Memorial Foundation.
I enjoy my career, and probably a bit too much! However, in my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and attending community events.
Feel free to connect with me here or email me at charles.alfaro@raymondjames.com anytime if you would like to get in touch. You can also feel free to reach my office line at 760-862-6749.
Chris Burke
Luxury Pools Design & Construction
Chris Burke
Designation:
Luxury Pools Design & ConstructionPhone:
(760) 619-1157Email:
Cburke@luxpooldesign.comWebsite URL:
https://www.luxpooldesign.comDepartment:
Luxury Pools Design & ConstructionMy name is Chris Burke, and I am the General Manager of Luxury Pools. My wife Charlene and I have been married for nearly 10 years and have two beautiful children; our daughter Carly is 8 years old and our son Cole is almost 2. Carly is a girly girl who loves her make up, skin care and barbies but her favorite thing in the world is jiu jitsu. Cole is your typical toddler running around making everyone laugh while watching in fear as he jumps of couches and slides headfirst down the hallways of our home.
As a native to the Coachella Valley, I take great pride in being a part of our community. As a boy, I was immersed into the historical Palm Springs culture by my grandfather who began as a developer in the 1960’s. Growing up in the desert surrounded by some of the Coachella Valley’s most influential pioneers, I continue these relationships, two generations later, with today’s Coachella Valley Leaders. I have a great passion in continuing to build new relationships and networking them into existing connections in effort to play my part in the continued and progressive growth of this area we call home.
Luxury Pools started in 2018 and has become a Coachella Valley leader as a custom outdoor living builder. With a focus on custom design and construction, Luxury Pools has collaborated with world class designers and architects to create outdoor living space for some of the most influential people who call the Coachella Valley home. At Luxury Pools, we take great pride in our community and make it a priority to give back every chance we have. With our community’s future in mind, we take special interest in local youth sports providing sponsorships and equipment to local high schools. As members of the community and as people who grew up here, we find it important to take care of those that take care of us. At Luxury Pools we also provide special pricing for all local teachers, military and first responders as a thank you for being the unsung heroes of our community day in and day out.
As General Manager of Luxury Pools, I bring the pride of calling the Coachella Valley home to every aspect of our business. But it is not just me, this is a home-grown team, a home-grown business, and a home-grown success story. At Luxury Pools, we take great pride in our community, and we look forward to continuing to grow with our Coachella Valley.
Coy Bradstreet
BPI Inspections
Coy Bradstreet
Designation:
BPI InspectionsPhone:
(760) 925-7873Email:
coy@bpisocal.comWebsite URL:
https://bpihomeinspection.comDepartment:
BPI InspectionsDamian Jenkins
The Management Trust
Damian Jenkins
Designation:
The Management TrustPhone:
(760) 776-5100Email:
damian.jenkins@managementtrust.comWebsite URL:
https://managementtrust.com/Department:
The Management TrustDamian Jenkins
President, The Management Trust, California Desert Region
Damian has been with The Management Trust since August 2018. During his tenure the Desert Division has seen significant growth of 113% in the number of community associations managed. We attribute this growth to his focus on driving engagement with our employee owners and clients which has resulted in building a strong team and has had a significant impact on both employee and client retention. His professional achievements include 18 years in Hospitality with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company predominantly in Food and Beverage working at properties across the U.S. and Middle East. He opened five Ritz-Carlton Hotels across the U.S. and opened the luxury brand’s resort in the Dutch Caribbean. He has achieved many awards including obtaining Forbes 5 star and AAA 5 Diamond awards across several properties and restaurants and in 2007 he won the DEPA Middle East Hotelier of the year award held in Dubai. He has led and successfully operated celebrity branded restaurants within The Ritz-Carlton LLC including Spago by Wolfgang Puck, John Elway’s Steakhouses across Colorado and Celebrity Chef Gaston Acurio’s restaurant in the Middle East. Most recent Ritz-Carlton property that he came from is The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage where he served as Director of Food and Beverage and General Manager of The Edge Steakhouse for 4 years which is located in the California Desert.
He has the following qualifications: Bachelor of Arts in Leisure, Tourism and Recreation Management, Higher National Diploma in Leisure Studies, General National Vocational Qualification in Leisure and Tourism Certified by LCGI - Licentiateship of the City and Guilds Institution of London.
He is a proud and patriotic Welshman, hails from Britain’s Smallest City – St. David’s in Pembrokeshire in West Wales, United Kingdom.
In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, playing pool, watching Rugby and American Football and giving back to the Community which he does to many non-profit organizations. He joined the Board of Directors for Desert Arc in 2018 and is currently on his fifth year as Board President. Desert Arc is a Non-Profit Organization that has been providing Opportunities for People with Disabilities for over 60 years. Damian is also an Ambassador for the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce and is Co-Chair of the Community Associations Institute, Coachella Valley (CAI) Education Committee.
Back in September of 2022 Damian got recognized, selected and presented with the coveted award as a “Few Good Men and Women of the Inland Empire and Coachella Valley” for his work in philanthropy and commitment to The Ronald McDonald House Charities in addition to many other non-profit organizations.
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Douglas Bowser
Acme Moving and Storage
Douglas Bowser
Designation:
Acme Moving and StoragePhone:
(760) 200-1102Email:
dougb@acmemovingpalmdesert.comWebsite URL:
https://www.acmemovingpalmdesert.com/Department:
Acme Moving and StorageDr. Michacel Jerez, DC
Designation:
Dr. Michacel Jerez, DCPhone:
Office: 760-701-5046Email:
movingmountainswt@gmail.comWebsite URL:
https://www.ptworksinc.com/home-mountains-wellness-and-therapyDepartment:
Michael Jerez ChiropracticErica Lopez
Phone:
760-642-5549Email:
ericalopez@coachellavalleydpc.comWebsite URL:
https://coachellavalleydpc.com/Department:
Coachella Valley Direct Primary CareMost families feel frustrated by the current health care system. We bring primary care directly to patients, removing the confusion of insurance
coverage. When you have access to timely medical service and personalized care, you can live a healthy, active life with your loved ones. We have been in the valley for over 15 years.
Greg Jones
Local's Choice Printing & Website Design
Greg Jones
Designation:
Local's Choice Printing & Website DesignPhone:
(760) 413-7747Email:
greg@localschoice.orgWebsite URL:
https://localschoice.org/Department:
Local's Choice Printing & Website DesignDesert Elite Board Member
Owner of Local's Choice Printing and Website Design located in Rancho Mirage Ca. We offer Wholesale Printing, Responsive Website Design, and Email Marketing all at competitive prices.
Jeannette Kneuer
Designation:
New Era Financial GroupPhone:
(760) 989-8997Email:
Jeannette@newerafinancialgrp.comDepartment:
New Era FinancialJennifer Braun
Phone:
(760) 288-1308Email:
jbraun@cfononprofitservices.comWebsite URL:
www.cfononprofitservices.comDepartment:
CFO Consulting Services, LLCJennifer Braun is a highly accomplished Senior Grant Specialist with over 20 years of experience in transportation, infrastructure, housing, economic development, and nonprofit grants. She has an impressive track record of securing millions in federal, state, and foundational funding to support critical projects across multiple sectors. Her unwavering dedication to her work has made her a recognized expert in her field.
Jessica Bond
RB Roofing
Jessica Bond
Designation:
RB RoofingPhone:
(760) 898-2434Email:
jessica.rbroofing@gmail.comWebsite URL:
https://rbroofingllc.com/Department:
RB RoofingJill Walmsley
Designation:
ArosaPhone:
(949) 933-4100Email:
jill.walmsley@arosacare.comWebsite URL:
https://arosacare.com/Department:
ArosaJill brings years of experience as a Care Manager to Arosa. Her experience includes working with Alzheimer’s, Lewy Body Dementia, Parkinson’s, cancer and hospice patients.
As a Care Manager, Jill services her clients by advocating for them at Dr. appointments and following up on the plan of care. She manages medications, refills prescriptions and is a liaison to the clients family. Jill also manages and trains our caregivers.
Jill has unwavering compassion and commitment to helping seniors and ensuring they receive the best care possible.
Jill enjoys traveling, spending time with her family, reading and playing tennis.
Jodi Ramirez
Phone:
(760) 775-7216Email:
jodi@rudyspest.comWebsite URL:
https://www.rudyspest.com/Department:
RUDYS TERMITE PEST CONTROLJoe Deisenroth
Blair Heating & Air
Joe Deisenroth
Designation:
Blair Heating & AirPhone:
760-927-1139Email:
joe@blairheatingandair.comWebsite URL:
https://blairheatingandair.com/Department:
Blair Heating & AirBlair Heating & Air utilizes highly trained technician professionals to service, repair, and install all types of New Construction and Residential heating & air conditioning equipment and systems, from simple to the most complex, to meet each of our customer’s needs and budgets. Great service is our top priority!
Jorden Chryss
Find A Good Accountant
Jorden Chryss
Designation:
Find A Good AccountantPhone:
(760) 812-4798Email:
jorden@findagoodaccountant.comWebsite URL:
https://findagoodaccountant.com/Department:
Find A Good AccountantFind A Good Accountant provides the unique to you service that strategically positions your company for growth. CTAX provides this through its tax planning, CFO analytics, and ongoing business partnerships that cultivates higher cash inflows and margins.
Josh & Ashly Donlin
Vision Collective Photography
Josh & Ashly Donlin
Designation:
Vision Collective PhotographyPhone:
(760) 833-2018Email:
Create@Visioncomedia.comWebsite URL:
https://visioncomedia.com/Department:
Vision CollectiveWe are a creative team based in Palm Springs, Ca. We are a Husband & Wife team with a passion for creativity and adventure. We love partnering with local businesses to help bring their ideas to life. If you or your business needs help getting your product or service out in this competitive world, we are here to help. Let us be the creative extension you need. We’d love to help. After all, our mission is to do everything in our hands to make your vision come to pass.
Katie Molina
Lamar Advertising
Katie Molina
Designation:
Lamar AdvertisingPhone:
(636) 236-5368Email:
kmolina@lamar.comWebsite URL:
https://www.lamar.com/PalmSprings/Department:
Lamar AdvertisingKatie Stice
Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce
Katie Stice
Designation:
Rancho Mirage Chamber of CommercePhone:
760-568-9351Email:
katie.stice@ranchomirage.orgWebsite URL:
http://www.ranchomiragechamber.orgDepartment:
Rancho Mirage Chamber of CommerceStice brings eleven years of local chamber experience to the Rancho Mirage Chamber. She has earned her IOM (Institute for Organizational Management) from the US Chamber of Commerce and ACE (Accredited Chamber Executive) from the Western Association of Chamber Executives. Katie currently serves on the Board of Regents for IOM, guiding future generations of chamber executives in the four-year educational program sponsored by the US Chamber of Commerce. She has been through the US Chamber’s accreditation process two times over, receiving a rare five-star accreditation rating both times with her team for the Palm Desert Area Chamber of Commerce.
Heavily involved in the community, Stice has received many awards and acknowledgements including Top 40 Under Forty from Palm Springs Life Magazine, Top 10 Most Interesting & Influential Women 2018 from CV Weekly and Angel on Earth Award from Angel Light Academy for her dedication and commitment to creating a better Coachella Valley. She has also served on several local nonprofit boards, such as the Auxiliary Board for Shelter from the Storm, and graduated Leadership Coachella Valley in its inaugural class.
Marlene R. Ruttenberg
Desert Properties Realtors
Marlene R. Ruttenberg
Designation:
Desert Properties RealtorsPhone:
760.574.7662Email:
realpropmarlene@gmail.comWebsite URL:
http://desertpropertiesrealtors.com/Department:
Desert Properties Realtors
DESERT ELITE BOARD MEMBER
A lifelong resident of the Coachella Valley, Marlene R. Ruttenberg is the owner of Desert Properties Realtors. Our firm serves clients throughout Coachella Valley, Palm Springs and the surrounding region.
Marlene has over 19 years of very diverse experience within the real estate industry in the Coachella Valley/Greater Palm Springs area. In 1999, Marlene first entered the industry as a receptionist of an extremely busy and top producing real estate firm in the desert with three locations. She ultimately became an office manager with a highly respected group of real estate professionals at a luxury real estate firm.
In 2001, Marlene shifted gears, venturing into the exciting yet demanding land of escrow where she spent the next 15 years, enduring through the high and low of the market. During this time, Marlene also worked as a loan processor and as a transaction coordinator.
Marlene is extremely well-rounded and has leveraged this broad range of experience as she became a REALTOR® and ultimately found herself leading her own brokerage firm, Desert Properties Realtors.
Marlene and her elite team have a wealth of knowledge of this beautiful desert region, as evidenced by many 5-star Zillow reviews. Desert Properties Realtors deals in residential real estate and all price ranges, giving clients the flexibility they need to find the ideal desert home.
The Desert Properties Realtors team will help you make informed decisions, negotiate acceptable terms on your behalf and communicate with you and advise you throughout all stages of the buying and selling process.
To learn more or to list or view a property in Coachella Valley and the Palm Springs region, simply complete the contact form and a member of the Desert Properties Realty team will be in touch soon. If you need immediate assistance, call 760-636-5020 .
Matthew McLeroy
Desert Best Friend’s Closet
Matthew McLeroy
Designation:
Desert Best Friend’s ClosetPhone:
(760) 278-3691Email:
mmcleroy@bfcloset.orgWebsite URL:
https://bfcloset.org/Department:
Desert Best Friend’s ClosetMayra Perez
Integrity Agents Insurance Services Inc
Mayra Perez
Designation:
Integrity Agents Insurance Services IncPhone:
(760) 625-0777Email:
mayra@integrityagentsins.comWebsite URL:
https://www.integrityagentsins.com/Department:
Integrity Agents Insurance Services IncMindy Conant
The Dragon's Den
Mindy Conant
Designation:
The Dragon's DenPhone:
(760) 218-9128Email:
thedragonsdenrpg@gmail.comWebsite URL:
https://thedragonsdenrpg.com/Department:
The Dragon's DenThe Dragon's Den is a tabletop game lounge where friends and strangers can come to play board games, dice games, RPG games, and card games together. We have games to rent or buy and all the merchandise you need for your tabletop hobby! Owners Mindy Conant and her son Jake are dedicated to having a fun and open space for friends to connect and play.
The Dragon's Den. Roll. Play. Belong.
Moises Corona
Designation:
Corona LandscapePhone:
(760) 969-8903Email:
Coronalandscapemgt@yahoo.comDepartment:
Corona LandscapePantea Fozouni
Palm Desert Law Group, APC
Pantea Fozouni
Designation:
Palm Desert Law Group, APCPhone:
760-674-7175Email:
Info@palmdesertlaw.comWebsite URL:
https://www.palmdesertlaw.com/Department:
Palm Desert Law Group, APCPantea formed Palm Desert Law Group, APC specifically to focus on the needs of families with young children as well as small business owners. Prior to starting this firm, she saw too many instances where the all too common “one-size fits all” estate planning failed, leaving families in court and conflict for years. She also saw that there was a huge disconnect between attorneys practicing estate planning and those practicing business law, such that the complex needs of small business owners were never fully met. And she wanted to change that.
Pantea aims to bring back the “old-school” practice of lawyering where she can be a trusted source to guide her clients through the decisions they need to make to protect their families and businesses.
Pantea graduated from Seton Hall University, School of Law and from New York University, College of Arts and Sciences. After graduating from law school, Pantea served as Senior Associate at the Law Office of David Philipson, where she represented high-net-worth families and their businesses, before opening her own practice in the Coachella Valley.
Pantea is a dedicated member of her business community, serving as the Special Events Committee Chair of the Desert Estate Planning Council and an active member of the Women Leaders Forum of the Coachella Valley. During the summer months, she devotes a few weeks of her time serving as a camp counselor for her favorite organization, Camp to Belong, which reunites siblings who have been separated in the foster system for a fun (and often challenging!) week of memory building and family bonding.
Pantea lives in Palm Springs with her husband, her step-daughter, and their fur-baby, Ruby. She is licensed to practice law in California.
Pete Chryss
First Call Security & Sound
Pete Chryss
Designation:
First Call Security & SoundPhone:
(760) 332-8900Email:
pete@firstcallpd.comWebsite URL:
https://firstcallpd.com/Department:
First Call Security and Sound
DESERT ELITE PRESIDENT
A husband to Mary, father to 8, and Papa to 6, Pete believes success begins at home. Pete is the president of Desert Elite Referral Partners and has enjoyed a long 22-year career in the security, surveillance, and loss prevention industry. From being the youngest national trainer in ADT's history at 25 to now teaching business seminars and motivational speaking, Pete's passion is training up the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Pete is the host of Closing Bell w/ Pete Chryss on Remnant Radio 100.1 FM, a radio talk show about business and entrepreneurship from a Biblical perspective. He also serves on the board of directors for The Boys & Girls Club of Cathedral City.
Raul Vazquez Jr
Quinn Company Rental Store
Raul Vazquez Jr
Designation:
Quinn Company Rental StorePhone:
(760) 238-8947Email:
raul.vazquez@qrs-cat.comWebsite URL:
https://www.catrentalstore.com/Department:
Quinn Company Rental StoreQuinn Company has been helping build CA since 1919. I came on board into the rental division in 2019. We cater to big and small equipment needs in various industries/trades. I have been in the industry for almost 10 years now.