59, Newport Beach ... Retired as chief...

59, Newport Beach ... Retired as chief of police of Costa Mesa this

year after a 17-year run ... Was a popular chief with the community,

where he volunteered much time ... On his last day, got a big

send-off from both his crew and the city’s fire department ... His

retirement party was a packed house, complete with movie stars he’s

met along the way ... If you went and didn’t notice the Western

theme, you weren’t paying attention ... Avid golfer, took a trip to

Scotland after his retirement ... Hoag Hospital Foundation is a

mainstay in his philanthropy ... Married with two sons ... Last

year’s ranking: 42