Gretchen Losi is Editor-In-Chief of the High Desert Business Journal. A resident of the High Desert since 1999, she has worked as a journalist and editor for more than 15 years, receiving numerous awards for reporting and journalism. She brings her wealth of knowledge to the journal, excited about the direction HDBJ is taking in becoming an integral part of the regions business community. When not looking for the next story, she is married with four children and loves to travel.

Donald P. Brown, President/Broker of Lee & Associates Inland Empire North. Donald P. Brown specializes in commercial real estate dispositions, acquisitions, asset management, development and advisory services for both corporate and institutional clients in the United States. Mr. Brown is President/Broker of Lee & Associates Inland Empire North with over 30-years experience in real estate brokerage services. Mr. Brown is the Chairman of the Lee & Associates National Strategic Asset Advisory Group, and Asset Management Group, a  member of Victor Valley Sunrise Rotary,  and sits on the Victor Valley College Foundation Board.

Dan Harley, Jr. has been immersed in technology all his life. Dan is an Internet solutions consultant, domain broker and affiliate marketer with clients located around the world. You can reach Dan through his web sites at:

http://PrimeConcepts.net  , http://DanharleyJr.com 
by email at: danharley@primeconcepts.net.

Sam Thatte is a consultant, blogger and trainer that helps businesses create memorable presentations. He produces helpful content on presentations and marketing on his own website at SamThatte.com and his work has been featured on popular websites and blogs like BrainShark.com and Indezine.com. 
Sam has extensive experience in Sales, Marketing and Business Management and during his career has been involved in companies such as Red Lobster, Starbucks, FedEx Kinko’s, FastSigns and Applebee’s. He is a long term resident of the High Desert and lives in Hesperia with his wife and kids.”

Steve Sipe is a Victor Valley independent businessman whose career began in broadcasting in 1972. After several years of on air and programming positions, Mr. Sipe gravitated toward the sales, marketing and management side of the business. For several years Mr. Sipe was the Marketing Co-chair for High Desert Opportunity, and was a two term President of the organization.  Mr. Sipe has been a contributing writer for New Age Media, President of the Southwest Louisiana Ad Club, and has authored numerous sales training and strategy papers. Mr. Sipe has been a resident of Apple Valley since 1994 where he resides with his wife Beatriz Potter. Together they own Fairy Tales Flowers in Hesperia and D’vine Wine Bar in Victorville.  He enjoys hiking & biking, is a private pilot and licensed amateur radio operator.

Ryan Orr has been published in Las Vegas Life Home & Design, 944 Magazine, and spent three years as a reporter and political columnist for the Daily Press. After spending the next two and a half years working for a private public relations firm, Ryan joined the Victor Valley Wastewater Reclamation Authority as the agency's first public information officer. He continues his passion for writing, contributing to local publications and journals within the water and wastewater industry. He will graduate with his Master of Public Administration Degree in June.