In every community, in every industry reside those who “do.” With next year shaping up to be one where the motto “Thrive In ‘05,” will fit many businesses, it wasn’t hard to find San Diego men and women who seem destined to influence the coming 12 months.

Our annual collection of those names is certainly a bit eclectic and by no means all-encompassing. Following, and to avoid bruised feelings in no particular order, are executives we expect to make news both in and out of their industries in 2005. Apologies in advance to those we missed; maybe next year.

Paul Jacobs Wants To Put A TV In Your Wireless Phone		Chris Van Gorder Takes His Health Care Advocacy To The State And Nation
Cynthia Monaco Closes The Deal For Barratt		UCSD’s Marye Anne Fox Influences $3 Billion Stem Cell Funding Initiative
Fast Pools Are Randy Mendioroz’s Calling		Old Town Retail Pioneer Diane Powers Isn’t Ready To Ride Into The Sunset
Calvin Woo And Susan Merritt Prove Designers Can Get Along		A Strong Mayor Behind-The-Scenes Player Has More To Contribute
John Chalker Looks To Leave His Mark On San Diego’s Airport Future		A Cool Head And Talent For Steering San Diego’s Rising Telecom Industry
Not Just Another San Diego Expert In U.S.-Mexico Relations		New BBB Chief Is Building A Better Digital Connection To San Diego Consumers
Green Is The Color Of Good Design Too, Says Bob Noble		As Vacant Suburban Tracts Fade, Martin Lighterink Leads A KB Home Pivot

— Timothy J. McClain, Editor