Position: President, Western National Property Management.

Background: Native Californian Laura Khouri has worked at Western National Property Management for almost 30 years, starting with the company in 1985 as a “Gal Friday.” Before becoming prez in March 2010, Laura created the Risk Management Department and founded the ancillary income company, MAG, and served as its first president. She also previously held positions as SVP; VP, human resources; and VP, Operations.

Picture taken: Arriving at an outdoor theater at Knott’s Berry Farm minutes before the compmay’s annual Western National Property Management Kickoff.

Recent Projects: The company was recently appointed to manage the lease up of the Hutton Cos’ La Verne Village Luxury Apartment Homes & Shops.

Favorite Song: Right now? Disclosure’s ‘Latch’ featuring Sam Smith.

Music Group: Toss-up between John Legend and Fleetwood Mac.

Favorite vacation: Sitting on a chartered boat off the coast of Amalfi.

Favorite Book: Hmmm. Hard one. Avid reader. I’d have to say Lone Survivor by Marcus Luttrell.

Favorite Food: Seafood.

Startling fact: Nationally ranked solo baton twirling champion in high school.