Brad Graves

San Diego

Reporter and Special Sections Editor at San Diego Business Journal

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USS America Has a Date With NASSCO

2 days ago | sdbj.com | Brad Graves

SAN DIEGO – The U.S. Navy awarded General Dynamics NASSCO a $199 million firm-fixed-price contract action for maintenance, modernization and repair of the amphibious assault ship USS America. This deal includes options which, if exercised, would bring its cumulative value to $209.2 million. The work, called a fiscal 2026 Docking Selected Restricted Availability, will be performed in San Diego and is expected to be completed by July 2027.
iRhythm Syncs Up With a Growing Market

3 days ago | sdbj.com | Brad Graves

SOLANA BEACH – Personalized medical technology, smart devices and high-growth companies are all familiar territory for Quentin Blackford. A longtime CFO, COO and numbers person, Blackford has been a member of San Diego’s medtech community for close to two decades. The San Diego County-based executive currently serves as chief executive of iRhythm Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: IRTC), a business specializing in personalized, next-generation heart monitoring.
ESET Parses Computer Code, Helps Malware Crackdown

4 days ago | sdbj.com | Brad Graves

SAN DIEGO – Cybersecurity specialist ESET played a part in disrupting two separate international hacking operations recently, the business announced in May. The tech company from the Slovak Republic runs its North American operations from its headquarters in downtown San Diego. ESET was part of an effort led by Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) that disrupted an “info stealer” version of malware called Lumma Stealer. Lumma Stealer has been one of the most prevalent info stealers over the past two years.
CEO Champions Military, Nontraditional and Working Students

2 weeks ago | sdbj.com | Brad Graves

Dr. Mark David Milliron is CEO of the Year in the Public Service category. The category includes government, education and municipal leaders. Dr. Milliron is an award-winning leader, author, speaker, and consultant who works with universities, community colleges, K-12 schools, foundations, corporations, associations, and government agencies here in San Diego, across the country, and worldwide.
Coastal Payroll’s Gallagher Grows Firm, Champions Culture

2 weeks ago | sdbj.com | Brad Graves

Jonathan Gallagher, CEO of Coastal Payroll, is CEO of the Year in the Medium-Sized Private Company category. Gallagher co-founded Coastal Payroll with Craig Coleman in 2007. Their goal has been to bring clients a more service-focused, personalized alternative to the national payroll companies. Within his organization, Gallagher is recognized as a culture champion and a sales leader.
Military Family Relief Sought After Airplane Crash

2 weeks ago | sdbj.com | Brad Graves

SAN DIEGO -- Residents of the Murphy Canyon military housing development need relief following the crash of a small plane in their neighborhood early May 22. Donated items as well as gift cards are being collected for approximately 50 families, many with young children, according to an Emergency Action Group working in conjunction with military authorities. The group includes SDMAC, Zero8Hundred, Feeding San Diego, STEP and the Armed Services YMCA.
CEO Gives Voice to (and Amplifies) Multi-Location Businesses

2 weeks ago | sdbj.com | Brad Graves

Afif Khoury, founder and CEO of SOCi, Inc., is CEO of the Year in the Large Private Company category. Khoury is a highly decorated entrepreneur and tech influencer. He has forged a distinguished career spanning over 25 years at the forefront of technology. SOCi is the leading co-marketing cloud for multi-location enterprises. Under Khoury's leadership, the business has grown from two people and a Skype line to a company with an employee base across six countries.
Wakefield Grows Meals on Wheels, Opens Kearny Mesa Center

2 weeks ago | sdbj.com | Brad Graves

Brent Wakefield has been named CEO of the Year for his transformative leadership and dedication to community service. As president and CEO of Meals on Wheels San Diego County, he has expanded support for older adults, ensuring essential meals and social connection for over 2,100 seniors and disabled veterans daily. Volunteerism with Meals on Wheels San Diego County has also grown during his tenure. Today, a team of more than 3,500 volunteers deliver meals and companionship to local seniors.
CEO Curates and Narrates One Community’s Creative Story

2 weeks ago | sdbj.com | Brad Graves

The CEO of the Year in the Business Nonprofit category is Gina Lopez, CEO of the California Center for the Arts, Escondido Foundation (CCAEF). A graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Lopez took over as CEO in January 2023. The Escondido facility is a community asset. It includes a 400-seat Theater and a separate, 1,500-seat Concert Hall; collectively they accommodate music performances, theatrical events and dance performances.
Campaign by Campaign, Jones Has Built a Solid Business

2 weeks ago | sdbj.com | Brad Graves

Carrie Jones is the Rising Star in the 2025 CEO of the Year Awards. Jones is the co-founder and CEO of Mari + Gold – a San Diego-based public relations, social media, and creative agency specializing in hospitality, tourism, and lifestyle clientele. With over 20 years of experience, Jones has shaped PR and marketing strategies for a diverse range of industries, including hotels, restaurants, entertainment venues, fitness, consumer packaged goods, and more.