50-something, Irvine ... Partner in Government Solutions,...

50-something, Irvine ... Partner in Government Solutions, a

hard-hitting consulting firm with big-name clients ... Often brought

in by the big boys to get developments through the bureaucratic

process ... Her confidence, poise and articulation make Hoffman hard

to miss in a room full of suits ... Major clients include the

builders of the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas, fellow DP103er Fletcher

Jones and Ardell Properties ... Arguably earned most of her local

face time working for the massive Segerstrom Home Ranch project in

Costa Mesa ... Serves on the board of Hoag Hospital and the Pacific

Club ... Former Irvine Co. executive ... Still dating an interesting

man ... Last year’s ranking: 16