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From left to right: La Eidson, Chris Warmbold, Tess Dumlao, Ben Bethel

Chris Warmbold, 43
Making healthy choices isn’t just a part of Warmbold’s personal life; it’s his job as the sales director at the Village at DC Ranch Health Club and Spa. On any given day, Warmbold can be found golfing, practicing yoga and walking his beloved pup, Riley. (He knows when to indulge, too, as you can also see him grabbing a slice at La Grande Orange.) He seeks a partner he might one day be able to whisk away for a golfing getaway in Dubai.  

Who was your first love? “Michelle Coleman from summer camp in North Carolina when I was 16.”

What do you seek in a partner? “Chemistry, athletic, nice, friendly, trusting, loves life, supportive.”

La Eidson, 27
Does Eidson look familiar? No? Well, she will certainly sound familiar. Eidson is better known as Lady La, the on-air personality for 101.5 JAMZ in the morning. Her weekdays may start bright and early—at 4 a.m.—but the DJ still finds time to hit the gym (she is prepping for a competitive bikini competition), read and travel the world. Though she is a successful, independent woman, Eidson is looking for a man she can dote on.

What do you seek in a partner? “Trust. I can’t laugh, relax or travel with someone I don’t trust.”

Do you hope to get married one day? “Because of how marriage is often disrespected today, I’m not sure I yearn for the marriage as much as I yearn for a true commitment to grow with someone through it all. Whatever form that comes in, I’ll take that over a title any day. Pinterest does make you want to fall in the wedding trap from time to time though!”

Tess Dumlao, 44
After more than 15 years as a broadcast journalist, Dumlao is now known around the news stations for her more recent role, as the head of her own PR agency. This active mother of two boys (and one dog) is upbeat with a big heart and speaks her mind—and wishes the same of a potential partner. She also enjoys beach getaways and cardio kickboxing. When it comes to winning her heart, actions speak louder than words.

What is the most romantic thing you’ve done for a partner? “A scavenger hunt of his favorite things.”

What do you seek in a partner?  “He’s a positive person, happy with himself, is fun to be with and enjoys making others smile.  A great sense of humor trumps dashing good looks any day.  He’s a man of integrity at work and at home, mentally sharp and unshaken with a kind, compassionate heart. Someone for whom I would be proud to be his cheerleader both on and off the field.”

Ben Bethel, 41
In addition to his responsibilities as the owner of The Clarendon Hotel in Phoenix, Bethel is busily working with the Travel Channel on a new hotel series and collaborating with the mayor’s office on a citywide music, media and arts festival. Even with his schedule, Bethel loves to cook and has whisked a lover away on last-minute jaunts around the world.

Who is your celebrity crush? “Guillermo Diaz, for sure. I’ve even had friends (and myself, I have to confess) contact his publicist, but no date.”

Do you hope to get married? “Yes, definitely! Not just get married, that’s not the goal, but to actually meet someone I want to spend the rest of my life with and who also feels the same about me.”