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Yearbook2012

Dear Hospitality Giants of Design Attendee,

We are thrilled you can be a part of the inaugural Hospitality Giants of Design Conference. As a preview of this years event, we wanted to share with you a yearbook that provides a digital snapshot of this years Giants Delegates, Partners, Interior Design Representatives and Speakers—most of whom you will soon know on a first name basis.

The success of Interior Design Media Events is of course, the people—you make these experiences rich and rewarding. We are privileged to be able to gather and spend time with the brightest and most creative minds in the design industry and beyond. Our aim is that this time together leaves you enlightened, motivated and inspired. The journey starts here with all of you.

Best,Interior Design Media

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Craig amos | SVP Capital Investments Apple REIT Companies Craig amos serves as senior Vice President of Capital Investments for five sister real estate investment trusts collectively referred to as “apple re It Companies.” apple re It Companies currently hold 288 Hilton- and Marriott-branded hotels located in 36 states within the Us. Craig

currently serves on the residence Inn by Marriott design and Construction Committee, holds a Master of Business administration from duke University, and is an alumnus of the Harvard graduate school of design aMd real estate Program. He and his wife Jennifer reside in richmond, Virginia with their two daughters. applereitcompanies.com

miChael miller | Architecture & Design

anne Wilkinson | Senior Associate BAMO, Inc.

elizabeth temple | Interior Designer Baskervillas an interior designer for the hospitality division of Baskervill, elizabeth temple understands the importance of communication when talking with clietns about a project. Her keen eye and fresh approach give clients quality design solutions combined with personal service. elizabeth’s

thoughtful and inventive design aesthetic is a true asset to any hospital-ity interiors project. Her ability to translate client needs and wants into inspired, intelligent, and engagine spaces has made her a favorite among clients in her career at Baskervill. baskervill.com

amy JakuboWski | Partner BBG-BBGM amyJakubowski began her career with Brennan Beergorman Monk Interiors (BBgM) as a seniordesigner in 1996 and became a partner in 2003.Her design leadership has ensured the success ofmany award-winning hospitality projects, includingthe Millennium Hilton and the Westin Boston

Waterfront Hotel as well as several luxury residential interiors for new YorkCity developer lCor ’s buildings, the Charleston and the Chelsea stratus.recently she led the repositioning of the Boston radisson hotel to theunique boutique hotel, revere and the complete branding effort of trYP byWyndham. she currently serves as design Partner for the renovation of theInterContinental Barclay in new York City. amy graduated from the Fashion Institute of technology with a Bachelor of Fine arts in Interior design and is licensed in new York and nevada. she is an active member of many professional organizations, including the International society of Hospitality Consultants (IsHC) and the International Interior design association (IIda), as well as being a leed accredited Professional (leed aP). she currently serves as the VP of administration on the board of ne WH’s new York City Chapter and sits on the nCd 2015 International advisory Board for the guri World design Center in Korea. bbg-bbgm.com

alan benJamin | President Benjamin West . Benjamin is one of the world’s leading hospitality Furniture, Fixtures and equipment (FF&e) experts. He is president and founder of Benjamin West, the FF&e and os &e purchasing firm based in Boulder, Colorado, with additional offices in Chicago, dallas,Hong Kong, london, Miami, new delhi, and

sao Paulo. In 1999, Mr. Benjamin co-founded the International society of Hospitality Purchasers (IsHP), an organization that works with the industry’s leading vendors and design firms to raise the bar of purchasing in terms of education, efficiency, and ethics. Mr. Benjamin has been published and quoted in Msn BC, Usa today, Hotel Business, Hotel design, Hotel news now, lodging, Hotel & Motel Management, Hospitality design, lodging Hospitality, Fabrics and Furnishings, the Colorado real estate Journal, the denver Post and the HVs Journal He created and has moderated the town Hall meeting at the Hospitality design Conference in las Vegas from 2001 - 2011 and will again moderate town Hall in May of 2012. Mr. Benjamin served on the Board of gifts In Kind International (now called good360), the third largest charity in the world, from May 2005 to december 2008. Mr. Benjamin graduated Magna Cum laude from the University of Colorado, College of Business. benjaminwest.com

FranCesCa buCCi | Co-Founder Principal BG Studio International Born and raised in historic rome, Francesca Bucci’s traditional Italian education inspires her portfolio, and she has worked and lived in rome, Paris, Washington dC and new York City. Fluent in Italian, French and english, Francesca is a skilled communicator. Her

knowledge of global architectural, engineering and construction practices, her talent for diplomacy, and her ability to build collaboration and inspire team members are invaluable assets on every project. Francesca has a special talent for balancing a sophisticated aesthetic with stringent technical requirements and seamless project management. Her design

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style blends her classical training with the contemporary context, the urban environment and the energy of new York City. Francesca holds a Masters degree in architecture from the University of rome, and a diploma of Construction Management from new York University. she is a member of the american Institute of architects, the association of real estate Women, Professional Women in Construction, and an Honorary Member of the society of British Interior designers. bgstudio.com

bill rooney | President Bill Rooney Studio, Inc.billrooneystudio.com

Christina h. romann | Partner C2 Limited Design Associates a co-founding principal ofC2 limited, Christina was educated at BostonUniversity and the new York school of Interiordesign and continued her professional studies at Harvard’s graduate school of design. Known for her elegant styling of interiors along with her

signature furniture and decorative lighting designs, her longtime creative partner Craig J. smith has described Christina’s aesthetic range as “simply amazing.” Whether it is a 5-star hotel, a rustic mountain lodge, a modern new York City townhouse, or a private island retreat, her signature sense of style truly forms the perfect backdrop intended for a well-lived life. c2limited.com

Craig J. smith | Partner C2 Limited Design Associates a co-founding principal of C2 limited, Craig received his degree in architecture with highest honors from nYIt and later continued his professional studies at Harvard’s graduate school of design and the new York school of Interior design. along with his longtime creative partner

Christina H. romann, they have created a signature niche in the worlds of interior design and fine furnishings, exquisite detailing and luxury property styling. their partnership has spanned 25 years and boasts a diverse portfolio of award winning projects from hotels and luxurious resorts, exclusive golf, tennis and yacht clubs, historic inns and private residential island getaways. c2limited.com

lee Cagley | Founding PrincipalCagley & Tannercagleyandtanner.com

robin holt | AIA, Principal Callison robin’s 30-plus years of architectural and interior practice provide a broad base of design and man-agement experience for national and international hospitality, retail and mixed-use projects. as a proj-ect manager, she has translated clients’ business needs into designs with a strong value proposition,

managed teams with multiple stakeholders, and effectively developed new ways of project delivery. as a market lead, she created the hospitality brand team, focused on assisting brands and owners to differentiate their proj-ects through innovation, strategic positioning and a holistic, multidiscipline design approach. Her ability to balance operator, developer, and user needs have helped to create successful destinations, prototypes and projects that build vital communities and add financial value. robin holds a Bachelor of arts, architecture from the University of California, Berkeley and a Master of architecture from the University of Washington callison.com. callison.com

brad barnett | Director Callison Brad’s 15plus years of architectural and interior practice contributes strong design, planning, and branding expertise from large-scale mixed-use/master planning projects to furniture design. His broad market expertise both domestically and interna-tionally includes master planning, mixed-use,

hospitality, retail and corporate. as an account design Manager for the Hospitality Brand Innovation team, Brad balances design, brand and clients’ business needs with an umbrella of innovation and unique project delivery that provides differentiation and value to clients. Brad holds a Bachelor of architecture from louisiana state University. callison.com

tom trout | Vice President Architecture and Planning Carlson Hotels the Americas thomas trout is vice president of architecture and planning for Carlson Hotels the americas, a division of Carlson Hotels Worldwide. trout has more than 25 years experience in planning, budgeting, design and construction in the hospitality industry. He

oversees the design and construction for radisson Blu and radisson, and manages the company’s design processes for its owned and managed portfolio. Before joining Carlson, trout was vice president of design and



construction for Promus Hotel in Memphis, tenn. He was responsible for the coordination of capital expenditure programs for 275 hotels and oversaw the planning, design and execution of $40 million in renovations and new construction. trout was also vice president of design and construction for doubletree Hotels in Phoenix, and worked as a project director for Hyatt Hotels in Chicago. He was also principal of his own architectural firm, specializing in restaurant design. trout graduated from the Illinois Institute of technology with a five-year bachelor’s degree in architecture and is a registered architect in the states of ohio, arizona and Minnesota and has nCarB registration. carlson.com

JaCkie mCgee | Associate Principal, Interior Designer CBT Architects Ms. Mcgee has 23 years of professional experience in interior design, architecture, and film and theater design. Her expertise includes work as an art director for BBC television, several Hollywood feature films, and a number of independent commercial firms. recent

projects include the langham Hotel, Hotel george, and Pga national resort and spa. cbtarchitects.com

patriCia sampson | Managing Director Chambers chambersusa.com

alan mainer | Sr. Designer Champalimaud alan recently rejoined Champalimaud after several years at Cheryl rowley design in los angeles and more recently at Cheng Meng Furniture and tony Chi & associates in new York. alan’s project highlights include the Chancery Court Hotel (london), grand Hyatt Chengdu (China), the

Carlyle Hotel (new York), the Four seasons st. Petersburg (russia), Burj dubai Penthouse dubai (Uae). originally from Panama, alan has lived and worked in various parts of north america. alan earned his BFa in Interior design from the Fashion Institute of technology and also studied design at Parsons school of design and the school for Visual arts. champalimauddesign.com

ann Fleming | Principal CLEO Design ann Fleming is Principal and Co-owner of Cleo design located in las Vegas, nevada. Cleo design is one of the leading Interior design firms in hospitality and gaming, working with industry giants such as MgM resorts, Wynn las Vegas, seminole Hard rock, and many more. ann is a registered Interior designer in

four states, nCIdQ certified, a leed green associate, and a member of asId. cleo-design.com

ken kula | Principal CLEO Designcleo-design.com

Clodagh | CEO Clodagh Design Clodagh passionately believes that good design supports well-being and that it can transform people’s lives. she was among the earliest adopters of Feng shui in her design practice and is once again ahead of the curve by now incorporating such cutting edge modalities as chromatherapy and biophilia into all

of her projects. Clodagh is recognized as a leader in sustainable design for her authenticity in materials and use of natural elements that enrich her projects with unmistakable warmth and beauty, and appeals to all the senses. Clodagh’s award winning portfolio spans over 24 countries and a wide range of eco-conscious projects and products that include million-square-foot hotels, residential buildings, international spas, restaurants, retail stores and showrooms, offices, women’s apparel, cosmetic packaging, branding, furniture and home furnishings. Clodagh was inducted into the Interior Design Hall of Fame, Architectural Digest has named her among the top 100 designers in the World, The Robb Report has put her in their top 10 Interior designers in the World, and Traditional Home magazine calls her one of the top twenty design Icons. an in-demand inspirational speaker, Clodagh’s second book, Your Home Your Sanctuary, was released by rizzoli in october 2008. Her First Book, Total Design, is now in its third printing. clodagh.com

allison Cooke | Design Director CORE allison is a leader in the design of interiors projects, from restaurants to retail to corporate interiors to hospitality. Her more than 10 years of experience and sure design sense bring a straightforward vitality to her projects, in an abundance of styles. allison has a Bachelor of Fine arts in Interior design



from Miami University of ohio. she is nCIdQ Certified, and is a leed accredited Professional. coredc.com

d.b. kim | principal Daroff Design Inc Born in south Korea, Kim has built an international professional career as an award-winning designer. His work spans hospitality master planning, architecture, interiors, and product design. Kim’s previous body of work includes hospitality experience with starwood Hotels & resorts. Under

his design leadership, W Hotels, Westin, starwood Vacation ownership for Westin and sheraton Hotels revitalized their brand direction and positioning by establishing new design standards that were rolled out internationally. daroffdesign.com

david sChultz | President DAS Architects das is a full service architectural and interior design firm nationally recognized for unique hospitality, commercial, and private residential projects. dasarchitects.com

bill tom | Vice President Architectureand Construction Delta Hotels and Resorts deltahotels.com

betsey moser | Interior Design, PM Denihan Hospitality Group For over 25 years Betsey Moser has been an integral part of the develop-ment of denihan Hospitality. Her design philosophy has always been to create a space that is right for the audience and the integrity of the physical space itself, and have been fortunate enough to

associate herself with a company that welcomes the organic approach to design. Partnering with the likes of rockwell group, stonehill and taylor and rottet studio, her design projects have been featured in a multitude of architectural and hospitality publications including, Interior Design, Elle Decor and Hotel Design. Prior to joining denihan, Betsey was affiliated with the guggenheim Museum in nYC. Betsey currently resides in Morristown, nJ with her husband. denihan.com

karen Jenkins | Vice President Design Continuum, Inc. Ms. Jenkins, one of the owners of design Continuum, Inc. has over 25 years of experience in the hospitality design field. as Vice President, she works directly with clients and the project teams to create distinctive and memorable interiors for both new construction and renovation

projects within the hospitality marketplace including resort hotels, business and conference hotels, spas, and country clubs for all the major hotel brands and several independent developers and operators across the globe. as a trained and licensed architect Ms. Jenkins is proficient in the creation of architectural interiors, space planning and interior detail to define a properties atmosphere and ambiance. designcontinuuminc.com

buddy mCdoWell | President Design Directions International designdirectionsinc.com

Carl ross | President Design Group Carl Ross carlrossdesign.com

dolly ross | Chief Operating OfficerDesign Group Carl Ross carlrossdesign.com

gretChen Wahab | Corporate Sector LeaderDLR Group dlr group is a nationally recognized, integrated architecture, interiors, planning and engineering firm focused on elevating the human experience through design. gretchen is based in los angeles and is a national leader within dlr group’s interior design team, which spans all 21

offices across the Usa and China. Her leadership and deep client relation-ships have helped advance dlr group to a top 10 hospitality design firm ranked by Bd World architecture. gretchen’s proven ability to effectively



collaborate with clients and coordinate project teams in the pursuit of delivering design excellence makes her a valued member of any project. dlrgroup.com

yoko ishihara | Senior Director of Design EDG Interior Architecture + Design With over 14 years of design experience in wide ranges of project types, Yoko provides passion and commit-ment to projects with acute attention to details from start to the end. originally from Japan, she greatly admires the design principles rooted in her

native culture; craftsmanship and striving for perfection.

Her edg experience includes Wolfgang Puck Brasserie and the Pod in las Vegas City Center, CUlIna at Four seasons Beverly Hills-los angeles, and food venues for universities with Bon appétit Management Company such as University of Portland and Case Western reserve University. edgdesign.com

deborah Forrest | President ForrestPerkins deborah lloyd Forrest has achieved distinction as an industry leader in luxury hospitality design throughout her career, which spans more than 30 years. deborah is a Fellow of the american society of Interior designers and its 2004 designer of distinction. she is a member of Hospitality Design

magazine’s Platinum Circle and is a sought after speaker about design and firm management.

as President and sole owner of ForrestPerkins, deborah leads the firm’s international design practice and is responsible for overseeing its three offices, dallas, texas, san Francisco and Washington, dC. forrestperkins.com

miChael Chaney | Creative Director FRCH Design Worldwide thirteen years in the industry and loving it still. Michael comes to hospitality industry from a brand experience standpoint. He understands the interwoven relationship between businesses and their brands. Consistently pushing for innovation and maintaining brand consistency,

his philosophy is to approach all opportunities from a holistic, integrated perspective and to pursue the big ideas with a point-of-relevance mindset. In his creative role, Michael encourages the team to approach every phase of a project with passion and a balance of what is possible and appropriate for today with the dreams of tomorrow. the goal is is to always exceed the client’s expectations while stretching your own “comfort zone.” that’s his key to happiness and success. frch.com

Carlos martinez | Principal & Global Design Leader Gensler Carlos Martinez is a global design leader for gensler, and has over 20 years of diverse experience in architecture, design, and business strategy consulting. Passionate about design and adept in the creation of memorable spaces, Carlos’s expertise and perspective was shaped by his years

of experience with a management consulting firm specializing in innovation strategy. this experience deeply influenced him allowing him to learn new approaches to furthering his clients’ business goals.

Professionally, Carlos rounds out and sharpens his practice with an ap-pointment as associate adjunct Professor of design at the school of the art Institute of Chicago. He also devotes himself to community service as past Chairman of the Board of directors for dIFFa Chicago, serving on the Board of governors at the Harrington College of design, Board of directors of Mar-wen, and the Board of trustees of the Chicago architecture Foundation. gensler.com

gerry broWn | President Gerry Brown & Associates Prior to establishing gBa, Brownserved as V.P. of Purchasing for Four seasons Hotels for eight years. after starting gBa in toronto in 1984, Brown moved to Chicago in 1992 and formed gBa in Illinois. gbahospitality.com

miChael maurer | Principal Gettys gettys.com

graham doWnes | Principal Graham Downes Architecture grahamdownesarchitecture.com



gus sarFF | President GS Associates, Inc gsa-inc.com

Jay peCotte | Director of Design - Hotels Hard Rock International Jay Michael Pecotte serves as the director of Project development - Hotels, where he oversees the design and development of new and existing Hard rock Hotels and Casinos in the ‘americas’ territory. His responsibilities include oversight on the development of hotel architecture,

interior design, art, memorabilia, signage, graphics, landscape design and the integration of branded elements. Prior to Hard rock, he spent several years at Universal studios Florida developing attractions. earlier in his career, Jay worked on various hospitality projects around the globe for such firms as Jordan Mozer and associates, Voa, gIdg and shenkel shultz architecture. He holds a Bachelor of architecture from the University of Illinois at Chicago. originally from the Upper Michigan, Jay now resides in orlando Florida with his wife norma. hardrockhotels.com

Cameron zentz | Director HBA/Hirsch Bedner Associates Cameron Zentz is an experienced design professional who currently serves as a global strategic marketing and development director for HBa design. Her responsibilities include, branding and sales strategies, new market development and managing new and existing new

client relationships. she is responsible for the firm’s expansion into global emerging luxury markets and as such has impacted the diversification of the firm’s design portfolio. Prior to joining HBa, Ms. Zentz worked for the highly respected residential design firm, Marc-Michaels Interior design of Winter Park, Florida. as a designer, she led numerous luxury residential projects, yacht refits and served as president of the firm’s international entity. hba.com

larry traxler | SVPGlobal Design Hilton Worldwide Hotels & Resorts hilton.com

niCole smith | Associate Hirsch Bedner Associates a creative and driven designer, nicole’s passion for design is most evident in her conceptual design presentation. Inspired by the creative research process and attention to detail, nicole’s desire to create a total guest experience, makes her a valuable part of the HBa team. Her

artistic background in textiles and fashion design, gives her the ability to design project’s with unique features and visual flare. nicole has 14 years of experience with interior design and product sourcing along with five years experience designing fashion apparel for major retailers like neiman Marcus. Her experience with HBa includes all phases of project design from concept to installation for hotel public areas, guest areas, as well as condo & apartment project components. she has a full range of technical abilities from programming and conceptual design through space planning, design development, selection and specification of finishes & FF&e, construction documentation with autoCad, coordination with other project consultants, as well as construction supervision and design installation. hbadesign.com

randa tukan | ARIDO, IDC, NCIDQ, LEED AP HOK Senior Vice President, Director of Hospitality Global HOK randa tukan, leading the Hospitality, retail and residential Commercial Interiors practice at HoK, has over 25 years of experience in interior architecture and design, both in Canada and around the world. Her expertise extends far beyond

the world of interiors, encompassing architecture, urban planning, landscape, economics, branding and graphics. Her design vision is a fully integrated one, ensuring that the expectations of the client and the market are met and enhanced. randa’s client list includes many of the world’s best-known hotel brands: Intercontinental, Marriott, Merweb, rotana, starwood, shangri-la, Hyatt, and delta. Her projects have won numerous design awards. randa holds a Master of liberal arts degree in Fine arts and a Post-graduate Certificate of special studies in Management and administration, both from Harvard University, and a Bachelor of Fine arts in Interior design from the Maryland Institute College of art. hok.com

benJamin o’Connor | PresidentHPG International, LLC hpginternational.com



Chris lanzisera | Director,Architecture & DesignHyatthyatt.com

beatriCe girelli | Principal Indidesign Beatrice girelli asId, IIda, nCIdQ, is the principal designer and the design spirit of Indidesign. she received her Master degree in architecture at the University of rome, la sapienza, with a specialization in Historic Preservation/restoration, she is nCIdQ certified, a member of asId, IIda and has retained

her professional architectural license in Italy and in the U.K. she has almost two decades of experience in the field of commercial interior architecture and design with a special emphasis on luxury hotel design. after working as lead designer and Project director for some well-known international interior design firms, Beatrice decided the time was right to strike out on her own and founded Indidesign just over a decade ago. Beatrice is continually challenging herself and her design work through extensive research. one of her goals is to create innovative solutions for projects of different aesthetics and characteristics while bearing in mind operational and technical requirements. Beatrice was one of the honorees of “Wave of the Future 2007.” an international award that recognizes the most interesting and promising talents in the hospitality design community. indidesign.com

tim smith | Managing Partner Indidesign tim smith is the co-founder and Managing Partner of Indidesign. tim has 30 experience in the design and implementation of integrated technology. tim has worked for some of the most prominent american and european technology companies, developing proprietary technologies and designing

commercial systems around the world. His broad list of projects include television broadcasting facilities, professional sport stadiums, corporate meeting facilities, recording studios, night clubs, restaurants, hotels and integrating converging technologies into private motor yachts. as well as being involved in the day-to-day management of the firm, tim oversees Indidesign special projects whose delicate balance of technology and interior design is at the essence of the project. tim is also responsible for developing the lighting design and related documentation for the majority of Indidesign’s projects. His goal is to create outstanding commercial environments where guest can experience the seamless layering of advanced technologies and successful design solutions. indidesign.com

Joni vandersliCe | Owner & President J Banks Design Joni Vanderslice, asId, founded J Banks design on Hilton Head Island, sC in 1986. as the overall design director for J Banks design, her leadership and visioning procured the firm’s titles of 2012 & 2009 southeast Contract designer of the Year and the 2010 southeast designer of the Year

for Best residential living room awarded by the atlanta decorative arts Center (adaC). In addition the firm has been ranked for the past 9 consecutive years in Interior Design magazine’s lists of “top 200 Interior design giants” and “top 75 Hospitality giants.” Vanderslice’s talent and reputation has enabled her to secure high-end, publicly acclaimed hospitality projects throughout the Us, Ireland, Italy, Mexico and the Caribbean. these projects challenge both her design abilities as well as her business acumen, as she navigates the meandering path of international business. Vanderslice’s ongoing commitment to enhancing the lives of those around her is perhaps most evident within the J Banks design building. the 18,000-square-foot structure was the first leed-certifed building on Hilton Head Island, and only the twelfth in south Carolina. jbanksdesign.com

Judd broWn | President JBD, Inc. Judd Brown, a graduate of arizona state University with a degree in architecture founded JBd (Judd Brown designs) in 1983. through the years he has directed design for an impressive array of private clubhouse facilities, notable restaurants and select high-end residences. Under his leadership, JBd, along with

our sister architectural firm, Jga (Jefferson group architects) have become nationally renowned, award-winning design and consulting firms. Judd has been an asId member since 1986 and served as state chairperson in 1991 and 1992. He also holds his nCIdQ certification. jbd.cc

nadia biksi | COO Jeffrey Beers Internationaljeffreybeers.com

peter Joehnk | Managing Director JOI-Design Peter finished university in 1981, founded his own office two years later and since then concentrates on the interior design of hotels. He has received many awards and his work has been published in many books and magazines. Joi-design.com



kay lang | President/CEOKay Lang + Associates kaylangassocs.com

tim harrington | Founding Partner and Creative Director Kennebunkport Resort Collection as Founding Partner and Creative director of the Kennebunkport resort Collection (KrC), tim Harrington is realizing a vision - and personal mission - to bring contemporary luxury boutique hotel experiences to coastal Maine.

Following national media acclaim for Cabot Cove, purchased and renovated in 2005, the idea of Hidden Pond was conceived and 60 acres of pristine beach forest acquired. Hidden Pond opened in the summer of 2008 and within a year was profiled in publications including Travel + Leisure, Elle Décor, Town & County, Conde Nast Traveler and Robb Report. In 2009, tim merged with debra lennon, owner of the Kennebunkport Inn, to grow their shared vision of luxury hospitality and formed the Kennebunkport resort Collection (KrC). recent and notable additions are the grand Hotel (2012), and the tides Beach Club (2011), the only beachfront boutique luxury hotel in Maine, designed by tim with two suites furnished by the Jonathan adler Company. also in 2011, KrC unveiled 20 new bungalow cottages, a tree house spa, and earth, a new restaurant, to Hidden Pond. kennebunkportresortcollection.com

patriCia miller | Vice President, Managing Prinicipal, Corporate Director of Hospitality Leo A Daly Patricia Miller possesses intuitive talent for design, management, and client relationship building. Creativity and follow-through, blended with the client’s vision, afford her many long-term relationships. as leo a dalY’s Vice President and

Managing Principal of the dallas office and Corporate director of Hospitality, Ms. Miller has the rare ability to develop innovative solutions to the financing, teaming and problem solving needs of developers, reIts and hotel companies. often asked to write complete programs, she is a valued resource and confidant in the creation of solutions for hospitality opportu-nities. Ms. Miller built and manages a winning companywide hospitality team. Under her leadership, leo a dalY has been consistently recognized Hotel Business magazine as one of the top design and architectural firms in the industry. Her experience encompasses hospitality, restaurant, resort, and spa design, with significant projects including Hotel du Pont, omni amelia Island Plantation resort, and Conrad Condado Plaza Hotel & Casino. leoadaly.com

riChard seneChal | SVP, Facilities Loews Hotels In his role as senior Vice President of Facilities for loews Hotels, richard senechal, aIa directs the design, construction and facilities management activities for the chain’s 18 properties in the Us and Canada. since joining loews in February of 2005, senechal has been instrumental

in the growth of the hotel company. He is currently overseeing capital spending at all loews properties, and has just completed major guest room renovations, as well as lobby and F&B re-concepting at several hotels. additionally, Mr. senechal supervised design and construction of the new 414-room loews atlanta Hotel and the loews Business services Center in nashville, both of which opened in 2010. Mr. senechal most recently held the position of senior Vice President, design and Construction for Wyndham International, where he was responsible for the centralized control of all capital spending and the successful completion, over a period of five years, of more than 2,500 projects annually. a recognized expert in hotel design, planning and construction, Mr. senechal has been responsible for many signature hotel, resort and gaming projects, both domestically and internationally. Prior to joining Wyndham, he was Vice President of development for Walt disney Imagineering, responsible for all commercial components of the new disneyland resort in anaheim, California and Vice President, architecture and Construction for Hilton, responsible for all major projects worldwide. loewshotels.com

selena durbin | Associate Looney & Associates after establishing a successful career in corporate design, selena joined looney & associates in 2006, seeking new challenges in hospitality design. Her ability to hear and understand her clients’ needs and implement the best solution within their budget expectations has earned her the respect

and trust of both clients and colleagues. she earned a promotion to associate in 2011, and now oversees looney & associates’ Chicago office. Her enthusiasm and passion for the design process and our clients sets her apart. looney-associates.com

Colletta Conner | Associate, Interior Designer Montgomery Roth Architecture & Interior Design Colletta is a registered interior designer and an associate at Montgomery roth architecture & Interior design. after spending eight years in the United states air Force, Colletta has combined more than 17 years of project management experience

including hospitality, residential and municipal design. Currently, she functions as an associate, overseeing hospitality projects focusing on all areas that fall under the hotel umbrella. montgomeryroth.com



neil loCke | Principal Neil Locke & Associates neillocke.com

susan loCke | Neil Locke & Associatesneillocke.com

pam niemann | Principal Niemann Interiors niemann Interiors is a residential and hospitalitydesign firm, located in orlando, Florida. their client list includes MVWC, HgV, MI, Hilton, sunstone, Inland american lodging, and disney. niemann believes that every project is unique and should be treated as special in their

design approach. niemanninteriors.com

gary WomaCk | Development Project Director Noble Investment Group nobleinvestment.com

barbara mullenex | Partner OPX Barbara Mullenex is the managing partner of oPX in Washington, dC. Under her leadership, oPX has designed significant hospitality projects around the world. she organizes the firm resources to solve clients’ real estate and organizational challenges. Barbara sets the standards for the integrity and

accountability with which oPX handles projects. she is active on commu-nity boards and has earned several awards including Washington Business Journal Ceo leadership in Philanthropy and the Corporate award from the March of dimes Heroines in technology. Barbara holds a bachelor of architecture from the University of Maryland. opxglobal.com

lori patten | President and PrincipalPatten Purchasing pattenpurchasing.com

shay lam | Senior Associate Perkins Eastmanshay lam has over a decade’s worth of experience ranging from interior design and architecture, fash-ion, art and graphic design applied to a wide variety of project types. He designs luxury, boutique and business class hotels, restaurants, retail, spa and fitness,commercial and private residential. He

has also created graphics, branding and marketing for many international world-reknown clients. He is focused on finding synergies between market sectors. His clients include World Wide group, denihan Hospitality group, MgM grand resorts and development, Hyatt International, Hilton Hotels Corporation, Marriott International, Vantone China Center, and apple. He is a senior associate at Perkins eastman. perkinseastman.com

lamarr reid | Managing Director Pierre-Yves Rochon lamarr reid leads the expansion of PYr’s practice in the United states. In addition to this role, he directs the project management team on all projects in the americas. He brings more than 30 years of extensive experience in architecture, interior design, and real estate development, both

domestically and internationally. Prior to PYr, he served as Managing Principal of the Interior design practice for Perkins+Will’s Chicago office and oversaw the Hospitality practice for the firm as a whole. Before that he was Vice President and director of real estate services for leo Burnett Company. For ten years he provided facilities management, real property management, and real estate development services for this worldwide advertising company. pyr-design.com

robert polaCek | Partner/Chief Creative Officer Puccini Group With a diploma in architecture from Catholic University of america of architecture, robert Polacek, Chief Creative officer and Partner, heads up the concept development and design side of Puccini group. He has helped the firm create countless sophisticated, chef-tailored, noteworthy

restaurants across the globe for clients such as Jumeirah, Kimpton, Fairmont and Four seasons among others. His success stems not only from his passion for the industry, but also his knowledge of the business side of restaurants, allowing the group�s market driven concepts to not only look



great, but function well on every level. roby imagines his dream project of a place that draws people for the pleasure it offers but also teaches them about the environment around it. �If it were in a desert, they�d learn about dry lands; if it were in a city, they might learn how the urban grid tells the story of place.� one of roby’s heroes is the humanistic swiss-born architect le Corbusier. roby brings a lot of heart to design: He feels that it often takes only a small effort to move the ordinary into the realm of the extraordinary. puccinigroup.com

gregory loh | President / COO Purchasing Associates, Inc. gregory loh joined Purchasing associates in 1987, became a principal in 2000 and is President and Chief operating officer of the firm. He has over 25 years of experience in the FF&e procurement profession as well as a degree in architectural engineering. Mr. loh earned a

Bachelor’s degree in architectural engineering from the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, new York. He was a member of the tau Beta Pi engineering Honorary society at Pratt. Mr. loh is certified as a Master Hotel supplier (MHs) by the american Hotel & Motel association. painy.com

ann Chipouras | President Purchasing Dimensions ann Chipouras began her career in 1987 as an assitant purchasing agent at John graham associates a Boston based international hospitality procurement company. after seven years of handling projects worldwide ann left John graham, as a senior project manager, to join the

Flatley Company where she was responsible for capital planning the the FF&e purchasing for their 13 hotels. Following the Flatley Company ann spent a year consulting for ahearn schopfer Interior design as a project manager prior to founding Purchasing dimensions in 1998. For the past 14 years ann has promoted the business and she and the Purchasing dimensions team provide FF&e and os&e purchasing to all levels of hotels, restaurants, gaming and healthcare facilities throughout north america. purchasingdimensions.com

bill langmade | President / CEOPurchasing Management International Mr. langmade attended the University of southern California and Pepperdine University where he received a B.s. degree in Business administration and an M.B.a. respectively. He also attended Western states University, College of law.

In addition to his over 20 years experience in hospitality purchasing, Mr. langmade has held positions as Vice President-development of the Continental Companies, a hospitality management firm in Miami, Florida, and West Coast asset Manager for senior Corporation, the real estate

workout firm for the Continental Mortgage Investors real estate Investment trust.

Mr. langmade is well known as one of the top purchasing agents in the country. He has been active in speaking engagements regarding renova-tions and new construction at the International Hotel & restaurant show in new York as well as neWH and aH&la functions throughout the country. He has also contributed to articles in Hotels Magazine, Hotel Business, lodging and Hotel spec publications.

Mr. langmade has been a member of the allied executive Committee of the american Hotel & lodging association (aH&la). additionally, he is an allied member of the asian american Hotel owners association (aaHoa), the national association of Black Hotel owners, operators and developers (naBHood), the United states green Building Council (UsgBC), as well as a charter member of the network of executive Women in Hospitality (neWH). Mr. langmade has worked diligently on behalf of the Juvenile diabetes research Foundation (JdrF) both locally for the dallas JdrF Walk to Cure diabetes in conjunction with FelCor lodging trust and nationally in conjunction with Hotel design Magazine.

In addition, Mr. langmade has been awarded membership in Hospitality design Magazine’s prestigious Platinum Circle for his company’s achieve-ments in the design purchasing industry. pmiconnect.com

JenniFer ramsey | President Ramsey Purchasing Jennifer ramsey is the founding principal of ramsey Purchasing, a furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&e) purchasing firm formed in 1987. a hospitality industry veteran, she has worked in the related fields of purchasing and custom furnishings her entire career. ramsey has an

extensive background in customized FF&e projects with a commitment to exceeding client goals, both fiscal and aesthetic. the mid-sized firm focuses on providing personalized, hands-on service by senior, experi-enced project managers to complement its cost-saving sourcing and pricing. ramseypurchasing.com

rebeCCa Jones | PrincipalRD Jones & Associates, Inc. rdjones.com



robert kleinsChmidt | FounderRDK Design Ltd rdkdesignltd.com

ali summers | Assistant DesignerRDK Design Ltd rdkdesignltd.com

mark boekenheide | Senior Vice President Related Companies Mark Boekenheide, aIa, is a senior Vice President at the related Companies, involved in all hotel and resort development. He recently served as director of design for the Cosmopolitan of las Vegas, and is currently overseeing all design activities for Hudson Yards, a

13 million sF mixed-use development in new York City. Prior to joining related, Mark was the VP of design and Construction with rosewood Hotels and resorts, and was a Managing Partner at BBg-BBgM for over 15 years. Mark is a licensed architect and interior designer, a leed-accredited design professional, and a graduate of syracuse University. related.com

kelli mitChell-digges | Director of Design Resort Interiors, Inc.resortinteriors.net

timothy pFeiFFer | Studio Leader Rockwell Group tim Pfeiffer joined rockwell group as a studio leader in 2012, directing a creative team to deliver vision, innovation, and brand elevation. tim has extensive experience as a global design executive and is skilled in the development of iconic lifestyle environments that deliver commu-

nity loyalty and patronage. For over twenty years, both with his own design practice as well as with renowned companies such as starbucks Coffee Company and Polo ralph lauren, he has worked to establish worldwide brand identity through award-winning iconic stores, environmental design

and lifestyle image development. to his role at studio leader at rockwell group, tim brings his fine-tuned expertise at actively communicating design philosophy, creative direction, and corporate objectives that surpass both internal and customer expectations. rockwellgroup.com

lauren rottet | President & CEO Rottet Studiolauren rottet is one of the most-celebrated interior architects today with an extraordinary record of awards, publications, lectures, juries and honors. Ms. rottet recently became the only woman in history to be elevated to Fellow status by both the american Institute of architects and International

Interior design association. she also holds the coveted titles of Boutique design designer of the Year, Interior design Hall of Fame, Interiors (now Contract) designer of the Year and lifetime appointee to the U.s. general services administration’s national register of Peer Professionals for design excellence. In 2006, rottet was inducted as an Inaugural Member of the Women in design Hall of Fame. she also served as Juror for the 2010 Cooper-Hewitt national design award. Ms. rottet’s furniture and product designs have earned her four gold medals for Best of neoCon and a Chicago athenaeum award.

among her colleagues, Ms. rottet is known as an innovator and teacher, devoting significant time to the education of her staff and to the advance-ment of the profession. Under her direction, the aIa Interiors Committee has become a major force in fund raising for the advancement of the profes-sion and has established a significant scholarship program for students in interior architecture. Ms. rottet is an active member of IIda and is a Board Member of the Contemporary arts Museum, Houston. rottetstudio.com

sarah broughton | Principal Rowland+Broughton Architecture and Urban Planning as Principal of rowland+Broughton architecture and Urban design, sarah brings over 16 years of experience in the architecture and Interior design industry. she is directly involved in the oversight of each

project while she also leads the day-to-day operations of the firm’s two offices in aspen and denver, Colorado. sarah is the champion of rowland+Broughton’s design philosophy and rigorous quality control standards as well as a leader to her design staff. In addition, she is a highly-respected colleague in her community and among clients.rowlandbroughton.com



beCky garrett | Interior Designer/Project Manager Rowland+Broughton Architectureand Urban Planning Becky grew up in aspen, Colorado with an affinity for the visual and performing arts, knowing she would find herself as a design professional in the architecture and interior design industry. Becky graduated from

syracuse University with a Bachelor of arts in Interior design in 2001. Before returning to aspen, she spent two years in new York City working in commercial interior design and office planning. Ultimately, her love for the mountains and the aspen community drew her back to Colorado. Becky has worked on a myriad of projects including high-end residential, hospitality and commercial projects ranging in style from mountain rustic to contem-porary. rowlandbroughton.com

denieCe dusCheone | CEO/Principal Designer S.K.I.N. design studio designer deniece duscheone is a leader in the integration of intelligent energy efficient building systems and the lasting effects of sustainable design. she and partner Christopher Maresca founded s.K.I.n. in 2004 with the intent of developing a design firm

committed to innovative and responsible design practices. the studio is well known for its wide range of projects, its exceptionally high standards, and work that emphasizes the importance of place and explores nature and the integration of materials. skindesignstudio.com

lindsey klein | Senior Designer/Marketing Director Seifert Murphy after graduating withan Interior design degree from texas Christian University, lindsey accepted a design position with seifert Murphy. seifert Murphy is a 20-year-old design firm of approximately 15 professionals with commercial and residential projects across the Us

and hotel projects across the Us, Mexico, Caribbean and Central america. lindsey’s hospitality project list includes Hyatt, rosewood, Westin and Four seasons Hotels and resorts. lindsey was interior designer on grand Hyatt dFW, rosewood Costa Carmel, Four seasons Houston residences and Hyatt regency scottsdale gainey ranch. she is an active board member of the neWH dallas Chapter. seifertmurphy.com

rosie Feinberg | Principal/Senior Designer sfa design In 25 years of international interior design experience, rosie Feinberg has acted as Principal/senior designer for some of the world’s leading hotel brands and elite luxury estate homes. since the first days of her career, rosie has worked alongside sue Firestone, who quickly recognized

her as one of the most talented and inspired designers to arrive on the West Coast. rosie has established systems and captured significant information relevant to working with luxury brands to cleverly introduce cutting-edge design, while adhering to a standard of excellence in meeting individual requirements, schedules and budgets. thriving on the collabora-tive experience of working closely with the client and architect, rosie maintains a passion for researching each project’s history and intent to infuse her designs with an authentic theme and compelling story. sfadesign.com

adam lara | Senior Associate Simeone Deary Design Group simeonedeary.com

nada andriC | Associate Director Skidmore, Owings & Merrill andric focuses her extensive talent and experience with the firm’s large-scale global architecture and interior design projects. Her design accomplishments have been recognized with over 20 national and international design awards and her work is frequently featured in

publications worldwide. Possessing a deep-rooted interest in and passion for art, Ms. andric strives to integrate sophisticated art programs into her interior design projects for a diverse range of clients, including major banks, law offices, and residences around the world. Most recently, Ms. andric initiated and led the inclusion of more than 800 pieces of art in the Burj Khalifa in dubai. designed by soM, with the interior program overseen by Ms. andric, Burj Khalifa is currently the tallest building in the world. In addition to her work at soM, Ms. andric frequently participates as a design juror, roundtable participant, and lecturer. som.com

george eFstathiou | Hospitality Partner Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLPsom.com



niCole dalton | Vice President of Interior Design Steelman Partnerssteelmanpartners.com

miChael suomi | VP of Design / Principal Stonehill & Taylor With a background in architecture, custom furniture and interior design, Michael established and currently oversees a team of 18 talented designers to design and execute unique narrative-based interiors for a wide range of hospitality clients. stonehilltaylor.com

miChael dalton | Vice President, Design + Capital Projects Strategic Hotels & Resortsstrategichotels.com

toddavery lenahan | PrincipalTAL STUDIO tal-studio.com

Joan Cardy | President The Cardy Groupthecardygroup.com

katherine adams | Executive Vice President The Carroll Adams Groupcarrolladams.com

daniela grushevska | Interior Designer Lawrence Group daniela has been an interior designer at lawrence group since 1999, with a primary focus on hospitality, multi-family residential, and higher-education markets. through-out her career, she has designed over 2,200 living units, including model units and hotel suites,

restaurants and other community spaces, and many historic renovation projects. thelawrencegroup.com

linda hein | Senior Vice President The Parker Company linda is senior Vice President and has been with the Parker Company (tPC)for over 29 years. In addition to directing projects for the company’s largest clients for over 19 years, she conducts internal training workshops and helped to establish tPC’s core operating procedures. Major

completed projects under linda’s direction include atlantis resort & Casino, Paradise Island; seminole Hard rock, Hollywood and tampa, and multiple nobu restaurants worldwide. she is a graduate of the University of south Florida, tampa with a Ba in History and Political science. linda also holds a real estate license in the state of Florida and is a graduate of the FBI’s Citizen academy. parkerinternational.com

tammy Chou | VP of Business Development tonychi and associates since the founding of tonychi and associates in 1984, tammy Chou has provided an essential support and management role as Vice President to Project development to this reputable and visionary design and lifestyle studio.

tammy Chou brought and applied to the tonychi studio an established management experience acquired from her family owned restaurant, Zen Palate, having several locations throughout new York City. tammy Chou possessed an extensive knowledge of elements and qualities necessary to deliver a successful hospitality operation.

at tonychi and associates, tammy Chou oversees an advisory role assist-ing the design staff to meet budget requirements for each project in the following capacities for the studio projects: overseeing the selections and furniture and color directions, evaluation of budget control requirements in the procurement of furniture and art advisory and marketing

as Vice President for project development, tammy Chou engages with potential clients who express interest in collaborating with tonychi for their projects offering advice and consultation for owners who are in the prelimi-nary process of envisioning their project.



tammy Chou’s contribution has allowed for tonychi and associates to continue evolving to deliver quality production in diverse situations while maintaining its distinct design philosophy. tonychi.com

JessiCa Corr | Founding Partner and Creative Director of Product Design True Living Ltd. Jessica Corr is a founding partner and Creative director of Product design for true living. Combined with her work as an assistant Professor of design within the school of design strategies at Parsons, the new school for design, Jessica brings

a unique approach to design and production. Her creations have been widely exhibited in venues such as: Barcelona Forum / design 21 social design network, the Cooper-Hewitt national design triennial, surface: ten avant garde Industrial designers. Her work has also been featured in design publications: dish International design, graphis Product, and Inside design now. In her daily creative collaborations with true living, Jessica brings conceptual and academic explorations of everyday living to life through holistic partnerships with international artisans, craftsman and manufac-turers. Jessica is also a founding member of real (research education art+design lab), a research lab in the school of design strategies which explores design-based education in the context of nYC public schools. tonychi.com

mattheW Conrad | Senior Associate Tsao & McKown Architect tsao-mckown.com

liz neisWander | Principal tvsdesign liz neiswander, aIa, asId, is a principal with tvsdesign, an atlanta based architecture and interior design firm with offices in Chicago, dubai and shanghai. the firm specializes in a number of project types, including having a significant hospitality interiors practice, led by neiswander. Her group has done

assignments for some of the world’s top hotel brands including gaylord, Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott, Westin and ritz-Carlton and she has the led the design for numerous significant hotel transformations including the Hilton Mclean in Mclean, Virginia, the Marriott Marquis in atlanta and the Hyatt regency o’Hare. tvsdesign.com

patriCia rotondo | Associate Principal VOA Associates Incorporated With more than17 years experience as a designer, Patricia is the Principal director of Voa’s Hospitality interiors projects. she has worked on more than 10,000 keys with several different hotel brands including Marriott, Hilton, starwood, omni, Hyatt, Interconti-

nental and more. responsible for developing design concepts and space analyses for significant projects and clients throughout the world, Ms. rotondo has worked in multiple markets including education, entertain-ment and cultural, and hospitality. Her work has won multiple awards and is often featured in leading hospitality publications such as Hotel Design, Hospitality Design and Boutique Design. voa.com

Jonathan douglas | Managing PrincipalVOA Associates Incorporated voa.com

Jim rimelspaCh | VP Creative Wilson Associates wilsonassociates.com

oz ekviriyakul | Creative Director Wimberly Interiors



annhy shim | REGIONAL PROJECT MANAGER Yabu Pushelberg annhy shim has worked in the interior design industry in Canada and the Us for over 15 years. she trained with Yabu Pushelberg as a student intern at ryerson University in toronto and after honing her experiences on a myriad of design and project management projects and

brands in toronto and Miami, she returned to her ‘alma mater’ a few years ago to oversee Yabu Pushelberg’s regional operations for the firm’s completed and up coming south Florida developments including the thompson south Beach; st. regis Bal Harbor; trump Hollywood; Brickell House; oceana and edition Miami. yabupushelberg.com



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