Alfredo Molina
Father of Megan, 26; Derek, 25; Austin, 22; and Madison, 10

As CEO and chairman of The Molina Group, Alfredo Molina learned early on that balancing work and family wouldn’t be easy—so he combined them. Alongside his wife of 28 years, Lisa, who is a fourth-generation jeweler, Molina (he is an 11th-generation Master Jeweler) built a company that has prospered for the last 30 years and provided a beautiful life for his family. “I work a half-day,” Molina jokes. “I just can’t tell you which 12 hours I’m on and which 12 hours I’m off.”

Apart from being a businessman, Molina has learned that, as a father, one wears many hats. “A mentor, a spiritual leader and a trusted friend—an example of what they will take from in many ways.” Today, with only his youngest still living at home, Molina looks forward to family Sundays when his kids visit for the day. And Megan, Molina’s oldest, couldn’t agree more. “Some of my best memories were on Sundays,” she says. “[I remember] my two brothers and I would wake my dad up and wrestle in my parents’ room. Now that I’m older and have a daughter of my own, I’ve come to appreciate my father even more.” And for Molina, the third Sunday of this month will be extra special—it’s Father’s Day. —C.W.