San Diego Business Journal - September 14, 2026

PRESERVATION IS COOL

Tax Law Firm Finding Success South of Border

First Citizens Bank Flexes Growth with New HQ Buildings

Faro AI Making Drug Development More Efficient

FUNDING: SAN DIEGO

HOTELS & RESORTS: LA JOLLA

WILDLIFE CONSERVATION: JULIAN –

COMMERCIAL: CARLSBAD –

DIAGNOSTICS: SAN DIEGO –

CRE INVESTMENT: SAN MARCOS

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT: SOLANA BEACH –

BIOPHARMA: SAN DIEGO –

BANKS: SAN DIEGO

LAW/LEGAL: SAN DIEGO –

PLASTIC SURGERY: LA JOLLA

BIOPHARMA: SAN DIEGO –

MEDICAL DEVICES: SAN DIEGO –

SPECIES CONSERVATION:

BIOTECH: SAN DIEGO –

CONSUTANTS: SAN DIEGO

CFO OF THE YEAR 2026:

Pairing Academic Rigor, Aesthetic Refinement

Carlsbad Investment Firm Fulfilled a Dream

Ringing in New Chapter

New Fund Promises Nonprofits Strength in Partnerships

Amplified Impact Partners Relocates to ‘Hub for Nonprofits’

Rapid Growth a Hallmark of Property Management Firm

Office Building Reacquired by Company that Built It

The Pink Lady Turns 100

California Wolf Center Plans for a New Den

Frozen Zoo

Kura Oncology Carves Out Diabetes Treatment Co.

858 Developing Treatment for Breast, Ovarian Cancer Subtypes

VedaBio Bringing Molecular Diagnostics Platform to Urgent Care

MediPrint Eyeing Digitally Printed Contact Lens Drug Delivery

Caspian Therapeutics

858 Therapeutics

MediPrint

Kura Oncology

MediPrint Ophthalmics

858 Therapeutics Inc.

Faro AI

Faro AI, Inc.

VedaBio

MEET OUR 2026 CFO WINNERS

Alvarez Strengthens Lifeline’s Service to Community

Dohrman Brings Financial Expertise, Artistic Style to Nonprofits

Hougen Played Central Role in Ionis’ Commercial Transformation

Kavanaugh’s Expertise, Experience Fuels J/PR Revenue Growth

Macfarlane Serves Marine Corps Recruit Depot’s Financial Readiness

Navarro Helping Downtown San Diego Partnership Transform Downtown

Sallee Positioned Xifin’s Finances for Next Phase of Growth

Sitliani Helped Grow Pacific Point Success from the Start

Van Asselt Building Financial Foundation of Cardiff Expansion

Wangerin Brings Blend of Tech Expertise, Finance Know-How to Trust & Will

THANK YOU TO OUR CFO JUDGES

Chiefs of Finance

Chiefs of Finance

La Valencia Hotel

La Valencia Hotel

Wolf Center

California Wolf Center

NSI San Diego

Nonprofit Sustainability Initiative San Diego

Southwest Equity

Southwest Equity Partners

Newport

Amplified

Newport National Corporation

Amplified Impact Partners

First Citizens Bank

Hone Maxwell

Hone Maxwell, LLP

First Citizens Bank

BSA Plastic Surgery

Capstone Advisors

Capstone Advisors

BSA Plastic Surgery