BOARD: Randy Florence

Randy is a full-time resident of the Coachella Valley with his wife of 44 years, Kay. Randy retired twice. Once after a 39-year banking career where he managed some of the highest producing mortgage teams in the country over his career. In his final role as National Director of Home Building services for a top-five bank, Randy oversaw production eventually exceeding $2 billion per year across 45 states.

After leaving the mortgage banking world, Randy accepted the role as President and CEO of the Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce but is now happily fully retired. He spends most of his time writing, traveling with his wife, trying to get his granddaughters to return a call, and consulting for non-Profits in the Coachella Valley.

Randy has also officiated over 40 weddings in the Valley since arriving in 2011. He was previously the Chairman of the Coachella Valley Economic Partnership as well as a Board member of Lifestream Blood Services and the Boys and Girls Club of Coachella Valley. In addition to his work with local non-profits, Randy is also the co-host with KESQ TV personality, Patrick Evans, of the popular podcast, Big Conversations/Little Bar. And recently, Randy took up acting locally and has appeared on stage and film.