The Royal Sonesta Capitol Hill
excellence beyond expectations
A century of design excellence is a milestone few firms have achieved. It is a testament to the loyalty of our clients; the dedication of our talented professionals and associates; our firm’s resilience; and our commitment to design excellence, creativity, innovation and client service. As we enter our second century, we continue the iterative process of revisiting, refining and reasserting those core values with a view toward the future.
Leading Hotels of the World Mammee Bay Resort
Shore House at The Del
transformative design
Exceptional design evokes a feeling, a sense of place in the moment and a lasting memory, but it doesn’t stop with aesthetics. It must function efficiently to support guests and hotel operations now and into the future.
TRUSTED ADVISORS
As your trusted advisor with a keen understanding of hospitality operations, you will benefit from an established understanding of the intricacies of designing an environment that caters to the guests and improves efficiencies for the staff. Your guided experience working with our team of experts offers more than hospitality planning and design— we bring our determination to explore the bounds of your project to create a solution that is unique to your property.
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LASTING PARTNERSHIPS
It is critical to understand you as a client and as a person. The time invested in building a relationship is equity towards a complete and meaningful project. Getting to know clients on a deeper level unlocks the potential for enhancing a project leading to even more significant and unique design solutions. A true partnership in success means working to represent your interests every step of the way.
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RESPECTIVE
CLIENTS
Aimbridge Hospitality
Ashford Hospitality Trust
Blackstone Real Estate
Advisors
Carlson Hotels Worldwide
Champ Hospitality
Chartres Lodging
Cordish Companies
Delaware North Companies
DuPont Hospitality
DiamondRock Hospitality
Fillmore Hospitality
FPG Development Group
GEM Realty Capital
Goldman, Sachs & Company
Henderson Park
Hilton Hotels Corporation
Host Hotels & Resorts
HVS
Hyatt Hotels Corporation
IHG Hotel & Resorts
Interstate Hotels & Resorts
Jabal Omar Development Company
JBG SmithJuno Development
La Salle Hotel Properties
Marriott International, Inc.
Ocean Properties
Omni Hotels
Paradigm
Park Hotels
PDSI
Procaccianti Group
Prospect Hotel Advisors
Pyramid Advisors
Redstone Companies
Hospitality
Remington Hotel Corporation
Rexcorp Construction & Development
RLJ Development, LLC
Robinson-Park
Scarlett Hotel Group
Sonesta
Stormont Hospitality Group
Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc.
Sygnus Real Estate Finance
Thayer Lodging
The ELW Group
The John Hardy Group
The RMR Group
Trailbreak Partners
Trinity Investments
Urgo Hospitality
USOGC
Wave Hospitality
Wischermann Partners
Xenia - A Global Lodging Company
Success occurs through close working relationships with our clients, and we are proud of the many longstanding relationships with repeat clients. A thorough understanding of each client’s priorities delivers experiences that exceed expectations.
Hotel Del Coronado
Preserving a unique identity is held through the art of infusing bespoke design within the brand guidelines.
Brands are critical for building loyalty, meeting expectations and defining aspirational lifestyles. Fitting in while standing out can be difficult but through years of experience, our team skillfully explores design potential while adhering to the brand standards.
Over the last 50 years, the LEO A DALY hospitality team has built relationships with all the major brands, and we are approved by all major hotel brands to provide architecture, design and planning services. Our design team understands the nuances of each flag, as we have worked on a myriad of projects at
almost every brand level. Leveraging experience working with these brands, their guidelines and approval processes is beneficial to gain consensus quickly and to keep the project moving forward on schedule.
We are passionate about design
Guided by your vision, the creative process is a journey we embark upon together. It is not a collection of borrowed ideas nor is it pre-determined. It is the unique culmination of aspirations materialized by curiosity, collaboration and creativity.
WELCOME TO THE TEAM
Whole project approach
Founded in 1915 by Leo A. Daly, Sr., our firm rose to national prominence for pioneering the use of interdisciplinary project teams: a “whole project” approach bringing an elite holistic team for personalized service and design innovation with forward-thinking momentum beyond the latest trends, technology and sustainability.
Discovery—what inspires you?
It is a priority to listen to your vision and to hear about your project aspirations, whether that includes a focused ROI, an ideal guest experience, desired project accolades or environmental goals. Your goals establish the guidelines that inform design decisions throughout the project. The distinctive and talented people on our team will create a custom-made experience to bring you along the journey of discovery that sets the stage for your project to unfold.
Aspirations to reality
It is critical to match the aspirations realized during the discovery journey with the realities of the market to make the project work. This is where our team stands out above the rest.
Balancing captivating and luxurious design with the demands of hospitality construction schedules and phased construction ensures that we maintain project schedules and budgets through design phases, agency approvals, and project completion. Additionally, an analysis of logistical complications with supply chains specific to the project and location allows us to make strategic recommendations based on availability, access, and price upfront.
Inclusive collaboration
Cllients, owner representatives, operators, hotel staff and members of the surrounding communities are integral members of the team with individual experiences and perspectives. Collaboration with these diverse and influential groups sets the foundation of our process to understand project goals with respect to return on investment, functionality, operations, aesthetics and schedule.
Team continuity
A dedicated and tailor-made project team will be involved with you from kickoff and project planning through project completion. This continuity best serves your interest, so the goals, direction, and design intent remain intact throughout the entire process.
A collaborative design approach includes listening, sharing ideas, open communication and discovery.
CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES
Scheduling and approvals
Every project has specific requirements and schedule allowances for the approval process, and we proactively and openly communicate to stay on track. We closely monitor scheduled milestones and provide an initial project schedule with the approval timeline allowance. This helps to identify and adjust possible issues that could impact the issuing of deliverables. Coordination of owner and brand approval timelines is also considered.
Supply chain concerns
Supply chain delays that impact FF&E and finish materials arriving on site are a constant challenge. Delays in receipt of these items is critical to the hotel being able to turn rooms back into service. It can impact not only the cost of the project but the revenue stream from guestrooms remaining off the market longer than anticipated.
We recommend to our clients that information related to finish materials, whether provided by the owner or contractor, be reviewed with the contractor and purchasing agent in early phases of the project. Having their feedback and allowing them to reach out to vendors in advance of order dates will help alleviate project delays due to long lead times.
Designing to a budget
Budget overrides can be a challenge especially given the current rate of inflation. We will phase our deliverables and recommend that a purchasing agent and project manager review the design at the end of each phase for conformance to the project budget. This cost evaluation and revisions during the design and documentation process help to avoid the need to add time to value engineer the project.
In addition, we recommend submitting our design presentations for review as a part of a contractor’s preconstruction services. Early review and evaluation allow for adjustments as each phase progresses and avoids the need for delays associated with those activities.
Every project presents unique opportunites. Our team knows how to navigate the most common challenges.
Your vision for a project, constructability, ease of maintenance and operation should all be considered to truly instill quality into a project. Our method of providing quality in our work rests on employing professional staff and continuing to educate and train them; staffing each project with an appropriate number of experienced personnel; and staffing each project with strong leadership to provide well-planned, reviewed, and coordinated designs.
Our key objective is to seek excellence for our clients in every aspect of our work and practice.
ABOVE AND BEYOND
Project management
Our team includes power-house project managers to coordinate the efforts of the project team, monitoring progress and the Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) reviews. They are the primary contacts for management coordination and issues related to progress, budget, and schedule. Our project managers will:
• Use a systematic approach for planning process approvals and quality control
• Create “what if” scenarios for discussion
• Plan for frequent coordination of the team of consultants to highlight potential issues early in the processes
• Keep open items at the top of our agenda and ensures issues are tracked and closed out
Independent peer reviews
Independent peer reviews ensure objectivity. Senior personnel, not directly involved with the project, perform quality control checks at all project milestones. Reviewers are notified in advance of scheduled reviews via automated status reports. These reports allow constant monitoring and alert project leaders about upcoming deadlines and whether quality checks have been scheduled and assigned. Finally, before a drawing or specification is delivered to a client, the project’s quality control manager works with project leads to review submissions for oversights or inconsistencies.
Quality, a ‘state of mind’
Our firm views quality as a ‘state of mind’, pervading every thought, every decision, and every action to ensure complete, accurate, well-thought-out project delivery. Established at the beginning of the project, a project quality plan is created to confirm that all services, studies, designs, drawings and specifications expected by the client are performed and provided on time and per appropriate professional design standards. Our quality management program consists of two distinct, yet interrelated components. Quality Assurance—where we plan systematic actions and Quality Control— where we regularly review each team’s actions, providing ongoing input.
Digital practice workflow
Our digital practice workflow allows us to increase the level of coordination and accuracy of our increasingly complex and fast-paced projects. The primary digital practice tools that have positively impacted our project management and quality control programs include several tools: REVIT, Blue-beam Revu, NEWFORMA, Spec Source, DesignSpec and Trello.
Miami Boutique Hotel
creating an inspirational experience
LEO A DALY’s global team of curious, creative professionals dedicated to hospitality design bring a passion for delivering dynamic designs and creating journeys for guests, inviting them to find inspiration to make lasting memories that influence wanderlust.
PLACEMAKING, ROOTED
IN LOCAL CULTURE
We want to discover your vision — the heart and soul of your brand, hotel and neighborhood — so we can help you share your story with guests today, and for years to come, through carefully curated experiences.
Connection to a place can have a remarkable impact on people and how they feel. Design explores this connection to create positive energy and a sense of belonging.
every place has a story to tell
By immersing ourselves in the history, existing architectural language, the local character and the surrounding communities, we begin to give your property a unique voice and identity through distinguished design principles. With these identified, the design team skillfully crafts contextual elements into artistic architectural gestures that beautifully tell your story, shaping experiences found nowhere else.
BRANDED ENVIRONMENTS
As critical, physical elements of a brand, the architecture and design and must be harmoniously integrated with the branding for placemaking and creating unforgettable experiences.
The LEO A DALY Branded Environments Team brings holistic expertise to help you tell your story clearly and authentically. We will discover the unique spirit at the core of your vision transforming your ideas with compassion, innovation and exploration creating a distinctively genuine brand infused with local culture, witty details and sophisticated design.
DISCOVERY
Market research
Target market
Competitor research
Existing perception audit
Historical research
Cultural/community exploration
Existing brand audit
Amenities, services, packages audit
Collaborative discovery workshop
BRAND STRATEGY
Vision
Guest personas
Competitive advantage
Brand values
Brand personality
Brand promise
Brand proposition
Naming
Positioning
Re-positioning
Conceptualize amenities/services/ packages
Form narrative options
BRAND IDENTITY
Logo design
Color palettes
Patterns
Icons
Symbols
Conceptual application of visual identity
Brand standards guide
IMMERSION
Stationary
In-room Collateral
Brochures
Magazine/Lifestyle Guide
Service Menus
Food & Drink Menus
Room keys
Signage
Vehicle wraps
Digital signage
Complimentary toiletries
Complimentary branded items
Branded items for sale
Marketing
Social templates
Tableware
Glassware
Linens
Robes
Slippers
Uniforms
Branded apparel for sale
Ambiance
Music
Signature scent
Welcome experience
Check-out experience
Turndown experience
IMPLEMENTATION
Finalize visual identity elements
Realized application of visual identity
Production files for identity
Sourcing and producing collateral
Brand project management
Consulting with client's in-house marketing
La Quinta Resort & Club, Curio Collection by Hilton
your dedicated team of hospitality professionals
For more than 100 years, our dedication to design excellence has produced exceptional spaces that enhance and enrich the human experience. We are a team-focused organization, committed to empowering innovation, creativity and talent.
LEADERSHIP & TEAM SUPPORT
Global Hospitality Practice Lead
Managing Principal
Client Experience Managers
DESIGN &
PLANNING
Architecture
Interior Design
Master Planning
Mixed-Use Design
Historic Buildiings
Adaptive Reuse
Director of Design
Project Manager
QA/QC
Branded Environments
ENGINEERING DESIGN
Structural Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Plumbing Design
Lighting Design
Low Voltage Design
BUILDING PERFORMANCE
ADA Compliance
Sustainability
Commissioning
Life Safety/Fire Protection
One point-of-contact, leadership guidance, integrated processes and seamless communication result in holistic solutions from our in-house team of best-in-class luxury hospitality designers with experts in technical design and construction support.
Pratt AIA, IIDA
Vice
President
Global
Practice Leader, Hospitality
With over 30 years of experience working with major hotel brands, Mark has devoted his career to building lasting relationships with developers, hoteliers and brands to envision and realize extraordinary hospitality projects. His contributions have made a significant impact to advance the development of the industry with proficiency in brand selection and approval processes, site selection and design and the ability to source equity for the capital stack. Mark’s expertise is comprehensive, covering all phases of planning, design and construction across the spectrum of hospitality, including luxury, full-service, boutique, resort and convention center hotels.
Irena Savakova RIBA, LEED AP BD+C
Vice President
Global Design Principal
Irena serves as a Global Design Director for LEO A DALY. She leads and oversees design efforts at a company-wide level and is responsible for creating signature design expression and comprehensive solutions for clients in multiple market sectors. Through her career as a leader and contributor in numerous teams, she has delivered a wide array of signature, technically complex, secure and intricately sensitive projects. Irena has extensive experience in hospitality, commercial and place-making market sectors locally and internationally. She has a solid knowledge of comprehensive planning, building core and shell development, as well as an eye for interiors and planning of complex program elements.
Christy Coleman
Senior Associate Director of Design, Hospitality Interiors
Christy began her career creating integrated sales and branding solutions. Driven to create spatially branded solutions, there she designed international luxury projects and garnered valuable experience anticipating and working with operators to deliver a luxury guest product. Central to Christy’s design philosophy is that there are no problems only solutions; out of unexpected challenges are opportunities for creativity and innovation. She believes her role is to lead a project towards its essence which results in an authentic and distinct spatial extension of the client’s brand.
LEADERSHIP
Mark
Kate Vavak NCIDQ
Director of Branded Environments
Kate is a strategic, big-picture thinker with a background in Interior Design and Marketing and over 20 years in the industry. Her ideas and scholarly research on the integration of brand with architecture and interior design drive a passion for telling compelling stories and a holistic experience for every client. Kate thrives on the exploration of each place to uncover that one thing that you cannot quite put your finger on, but you want to be a part of it. She greatly enjoys collaborating with the team to find the small moments worth celebrating and infuses charm and wit to make each place truly unique.
“From their creative, teamoriented collaboration, to their ability to deliver complex design solutions while maximizing ROI for owners, LEO A DALY is a best-in-class Hospitality Design firm”
BJ Wickett, AIA, NCARB, Principal, Houston/Tyner
AIA, NCARB, LEED AP
Vice President
Managing Principal, West Palm Beach
Bill Hanser has served as Programming, Principal Designer, and Principal-inCharge on various project types with a specialization in commercial and large scale projects. Bill has built a reputation as a hands-on principal and designer, earning numerous design awards and gaining recognition for his design ability as well as effective management of design teams. As an excellent communicator, Bill is a wellrounded leader who is adept at fostering collaboration and resolving conflicts between participants in projects with a focus on maximum client satisfaction.
LEADERSHIP
Vice President
Managing Principal, Los Angeles
As managing principal, Paul leads the Los Angeles design studio in strategy, business development, talent management, project delivery and design excellence. He directs an exceptional group of design professionals practicing in a wide variety of building typologies. Paul is an active and visible leader in the Southern California design community, with over 29 years of architecture and construction experience. An alternative delivery specialist, he is passionate about building and leading high-performance design teams.
Vice President
Managing Principal, Dallas
Marsha’s deep understanding of all aspects of project design and delivery, combined with a “roll up her sleeves attitude” allows her to excel in managing teams through the dynamic process of planning, design and construction. She enjoys working directly with senior hospital staff to ensure their organization’s values, business goals, and project expectations are achieved. She also works closely with the construction management team monitoring the project’s schedule and budget.
Bill Hanser
Paul Coleman
Marsha Whitt
CHID, EDAC, NCIDQ, LEAN SIX SIGMA
Ivan O’Garro AIA, NCARB
Vice President
Managing Principal, Atlanta
Ivan is a client-focused Architect with nearly 20 years of experience. He has provided leadership and oversight on projects ranging up to $100M. Ivan manages a full studio of almost 30 Architects and Engineers from the local office. He is a trusted advisor to his clients, and is familiar with various delivery methods, including DesignBuild, and will provide a strong local presence from Atlanta for successful project coordination. Originally from Trinidad & Tobago, Ivan is a passionate world traveler who leverages his ability to connect with people to inform his design process. His commitment to creating high-performing spaces that not only meet but exceed his clients’ goals is a testament to his dedication and expertise.
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Juli Edwards
Senior Associate
Director of Business Development
Juli holds 35 years as a key business development professional responsible for establishing, implementing and maintaining successful strategies for multiple markets spanning the practice to include planning, architecture, engineering and interior design. She works in collaboration with managing principals guiding the firm’s regional strategy resulting in securing significant project and client wins, including municipal and private development projects, secured through a variety of delivery methods. Her strengths include deep industry experience, established strategic relationships and an innovative, highenergy leadership style. Juli is an active member of the Society for Marketing Professionals South Florida Chapter, of which she has been a past president three times over the past 20 years.
Director of Business Development
Pam brings over two decades of entrepreneurial experience and a dedication to high design to her work. She comprehensively understands the design industry and adds significant value to client services and projects. With a varied career ranging from the complexities of real estate to the meticulous intricacies of furniture design, Pam understands the people and the detailed processes inherent in building projects. Her collaborative approach, strategic mindset, and creative problem-solving skills have consistently propelled her to success across diverse market sectors.
Client Relations Manager
Jenna leverages her design background as a trusted advisor combining her passion for people and all things design. She thrives at connecting, collaborating, motivating, and developing to lead the client’s vision towards spaces that inspire unforgettable and unique guest experiences. Jenna brings specialized knowledge with 15+ years’ experience hyper-focused on FF&E for a wide range of clients. She has helped implement design standards and furniture solutions in regional and national capacities, understanding the nuances of the FF&E process. Jenna brings enthusiasm, industry knowledge and strong skills as a connector to help our clients bring their projects to life.
CLIENT EXPERIENCE
Pam Bothwell
Jenna Ketchen NCIDQ, IIDA
Senior Associate
Director
of Business Development
Martha is a strategic thinker, alliance builder and effective communicator. She works well with high-energy, fastmoving organizations that operate at a broad scale and scope. Martha is known for developing collaborative partnerships across departmental and organizational lines. Her business acumen, communication proficiency, collaborative approach, alliance-building talent and leadership skills have helped to grow every organization with which she’s been associated.
Senior Project Manager, Hospitality
Ann has 35 years’ experience in architecture and real estate loan asset management, working with leading companies and investment banks with international footprints. Ann provides an inherent understanding of investment analysis and the ability of architecture to elevate an investment and a community. Architects think three dimensionally in that they incorporate design elements that communicate culturally, technologically, and that streamline a complex construction process. Partnering with the exceptional designers at LEO A DALY, Ann thinks three dimensionally from a strategic, financial, and competitive market perspective that enables clientele to achieve their investment goals through award-winning designs.
“We have strong opinions on aesthetics and operations and the LEO A DALY team listens, gives great feedback and leverages their professional expertise making for successful collaboration.”
Barry Lewin, Partner Prospect Hotel Advisors
Martha Pacini
Ann Ramsey
Keying Wu
NCIDQ, LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE
Project Manager, Hospitality Interiors
Man Chun is a senior project manager with extensive experience in a wide range of projects in U.S and international markets. With each project, she aims to leverage her expertise in design, management and business development to drive a collaborative approach for the team. Man Chun is organized with an eye for detail ensuring the team finds success and brings value to the client to meet and exceed project budgets and schedules. She strives to create unique, top-quality and sustainable projects that make a positive and meaningful impact on the hospitality industry.
Senior Interior Designer
Keying Wu is a Senior Interior Designer with 12 years of experience in the luxury hospitality market. Her experience includes the design of multiple five-star luxury hotels, casino resorts, restaurants, and luxury residences around the world. She is adept at collaborating with owners and operators to deliver a luxury guest experience. Keying serves as a day-to-day contact and participates from the initial concept through completion of the design and installation. Keying reviews and leads a team of designers in drawings, documentation, and FF&E specifications.
Senior Interior Designer
Suthinee is an experienced FF&E designer. Her international and luxury experience provides her an understanding of standards, industry trends, and products. She has extensive experience in field verification survey, preparing space plans, presentation materials, and FF&E specifications. Her involvement in the project ensures not only its aesthetic appeal, but also functionality and longevity of the design.
INTERIOR DESIGN
Man Chun Chan
AIA, IIDA, LEED AP BD+C, CDT
Suthinee Kasemsomporn
Senior Interior Designer, FF&E Specifications
Rie is a Senior FF&E Designer. She has 12 years of experience in the luxury hospitality market. She has completed various projects in the Middle East, Asia, and the US. She will be responsible for all FF&E elements of the project, including millwork, furniture, fixtures, fabrics, finishes, and specifications.
Interior Designer
With more than 5 years of experience in luxury hospitality and high-end residential design, Ruohan Liu is a very detailed interior designer. Using her understanding of standards and industry trends, she designs creative spaces that will not only enhance the guest experience, but also withstand the tests of time. She has extensive experience in field verification survey, preparing space plans, presentation materials, and FF&E specifications.
“The reason we hired LEO A DALY is that we like the idea that they have both an architecture and interior design services in one firm. We have completed past projects with both groups and we have tremendous trust they will be able to find the best and most up-to-date products and solutions for our project.”
John Ceriale, President Prospect Hotel Advisors
Rie Ohnuki
Ruohan Liu
Tram Anh Tran IIDA Associate
Interior Designer
Michaela brings a fresh perspective to the team and immerses herself in all things hospitality. Her knowledge of materials and resources is strong and she is always on the lookout for the best new product. She is dedicated to see projects through from start to finish, and understands what each phase requires. She has eye for detail in the design as well as the documentation. Michaela is always willing to go above and beyond to bring the design vision to life and make her client’s project a success while creating an experiential space for guests to enjoy.
Interior Designer
Tram Anh provides interior design expertise for the team through all phases of the projecet. She develops interior architecture concepts including space planning, design development, color, finish and material selection, construction documents and specifications. She also provides expertise and explores innovative ways to achieve programmatic goals, maximizing the budget without compromising quality.
Senior Associate Director of Design
As an accomplished Designer with vast national and international experience that has provided Enrique Greenwell invitations as a Design Critic and speaking guest at UTA and universities abroad. His work has been honored with several design awards and recognized in publications in the US, Mexico, China, and the Middle East. He drives every project with a strong sense of belonging through various aspects of the site and emplacement but, uncovering historical and cultural elements of the region to include in the design conception.
INTERIOR DESIGN, ARCHITECTURAL PLANNING & DESIGN
Michaela Thompson
Enrique Greenwell
Intl. Assoc. AIA, LEED AP, IDSA, ADI
AIA, NCARB
Senior Project Designer
Master Planning Specialist
With more than 35 years of experience, Oscar brings exceptional master planning skills to the hospitality team. He has worked within a range of market sectors to include hospitality, retail, commercial and residential, providing direction in every aspect of project development and design. Oscar has designed flagship properties for leaders in the hospitality industry. Planning projects of note include Leading Hotels of the World Mammee Bay Resort, S. Hotel and Conference Center and Ft. Lauderdale Hilton Hotel and Conference Center.
Associate
Senior Project Architect
Ryan brings his valuable problem-solving skills to the team and is always looking for creative solutions. He employs his mastery of visualization tools to help the client see three dimensionally and fully understand the design before any construction begins. Ryan has the technical skills to communicate with every member of the team to make sure the design intent is fully realized and is passionate about bringing consultants and clients together as a cohesive team to produce a great product with lasting returns. A knowledgeable team-player, he is able to work within budget and time constraints while maintaining the highest of design standards.
Senior Designer
Josh is an experienced architectural designer providing leadership on document coordination and support in architectural design throughout all phases from early conceptual design through contract administration. He has a passion for projects in the hospitality, gaming and commercial sectors and has on-site experience working closely with hotel brands on phased renovations.
Oscar Garcia
Ryan Christensen
Josh Ropski
Associate
Historic Building Specialist
Michael is a strong organizer, facilitator and collaborator with the ability to align diverse interests and perspectives. He has planned, designed, and led projects across the United States, spoken at local and national conferences, and provides leadership in non-profit and preservation organizations. Michael is involved in the University of Minnesota College of Design as an Adjunct Faculty Professor, Adjunct Faculty Leadership Committee member and was a Dean Search Committee member. He has a nationally-recognized career in historic preservation and restoration of civic, public and academic facilities across the United States.
Senior Associate
Market Sector Leader, Care Communities
Michael brings his valuable problemsolving skills to the team and is always looking for creative solutions. He employs his mastery of visualization tools to help the client see three dimensionally and fully understand the design before any construction begins. Michael has the technical skills and is passionate about bringing consultants and clients together as a cohesive team to produce a great product with lasting returns. A knowledgeable team-player, he is able to work within budget and time constraints while maintaining the highest of design standards.
Associtate
Senior Architect
Stacy provides design services for hospitality projects. As a project manager, she manages the project schedule, confirms budget compliance and coordinates the activities of the team. Stacy works directly with owners and contractors ensuring communication channels between all parties are open and responsibilities are clear. Stacy has 20+ years of experience in the design and management of a wide variety of buildings. She provides strong leadership and design skills and is involved in all aspects of the project life cycle.
HISTORIC, CARE COMMUNITIES
ARCHITECTURAL MANAGEMENT
Mike Rodebaugh AIA, NCARB
Michael Bjornberg FAIA, CID, NCARB
Stacy Feit AIA, NCARB, LEED AP
RA
Senior Technical Architect
Project Manager
With more than 17 years of experience in the design of large, complex projects located within the United States, Asia and Europe, Andrew has led projects from concept design through substantial completion of construction. He uses his technical expertise to solve complex problems by closely working with clients, the design team and construction partners. He is adept at leading teams that use 3D modeling and BIM software to create designs that respond to client needs with innovative ideas. His projects have been recognized for their design and function, including the prestigious Luban Award in China.
Associate Senior Project Manager
Jim Guerriero has over 30 years of experience with many different aspects of the architectural profession including serving as project manager on numerous hospitality projects. He has worked on both new construction as well as renovation and addition projects. He is recognized for his attention to detail as well as his expertise in the hospitality market sector. His expertise includes successfully managing large consultant teams on complex high-end hospitality projects.
Technical Director, QAQC
John brings extensive architectural and project design experience to every project. He understands hotel and resort environments from the building envelope to the finest architectural details. He possesses in-depth knowledge of building practices and regulatory codes for design compliance and has the ability to streamline efficient and effective documentation to promote ease of construction. A flexible problem solver, John is able to work within budget and time constraints while maintaining the highest of design standards.
PROJECT
Andrew Graham AIA, NCARB
Jim Guerriero
John Trammell
Abby Goranson PE
Senior Associate
Director of Structural Engineering
Abby is a structural engineer with more than 21 years of proven success in building design. Her vast experience includes a highly diverse client list and project history. She serves as lead structural engineer for both public and private clients across the United States. She has provided structural designs using steel, concrete, wood and light-gauge steel systems and will lead the team to provide a cost-effective analysis of structural systems.
Freeman PE
Associate
Director of Mechanical Engineering
Brian leads the Mechanical Engineering team in the design of HVAC and plumbing with more than 18 years of experience in both engineering and project management. His expertise includes heating, ventilation, air conditioning, hydronic piping, fuel, gas, control sequences and plumbing systems. Brian’s ability to create innovative engineering solutions, attention to detail and optimistic approach benefit all of his clients.
Nelson PE
Senior Associate
Director of Electrical Engineering
Doug is the Director of Electrical Engineering for LEO A DALY where he is responsible for coordinating resources and processes to maintain quality designs across the electrical discipline. His technical expertise includes emergency/critical/normal power design, lighting design and special systems.
ENGINEERING
Brian
Doug
Senior Designer, Plumbing
Alex provides plumbing design services, which includes preparing drawings, specifications, calculations, and reports. He has wide variety of experience including the design of specialized pure water generation systems. Alex is an active member of The American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE).
Associate Practice Lead - Lighting
Trevor has more than 18 years of experience in the industry with a broad range of sector experience. Trevor is a passionate advocate for the ability of great lighting design to transform spaces. From the conceptual stages of a project he works closely with the design architects to develop integrated cost-effective lighting design and control solutions. Projects that find the perfect balance between aesthetics and functionality, between efficiency and innovation are the hallmarks of Trevor’ work. Trevor’s work has been featured in multiple publications including LD+A magazine and won numerous awards most recently an IES Award of Merit.
Senior Technical Designer - Low Voltage
Chris Thomas, RCDD, a former U.S. Marine Combat Engineer, is a multicertified communications professional experienced in consulting, procuring, managing and designing inside/outside plant distribution systems, installing low-voltage cabling systems, training technicians on installation/configuration of access controls, alarms (intrusion/ fire), CCTV, and satellite/TV & Internet. With over 24 years of experience providing communications expertise, his knowledge of Communications System Planning, Design-Engineering, Information Systems Management, and IT Project Management is unparalleled. Chris brings hands-on insights into best practice in low voltage design and has worked on some of the most complex project types, including systems for the national defense industry and large public sector clients.
Trevor Hollins PE, LC, ASSOC. IALD
Chris Thomas RCDI
Alex Milliken
CPD, GPD, ASSE 6005
Vice President
National Director of Engineering, Chief Sustainability Officer
Kim leads engineering services and sustainability efforts across the firm, which includes nine design studios. In this role, she directs strategy and growth for the engineering practice of the integrated planning, architecture, engineering and interiors firm. Kim has broad experience in mechanical design and provided construction contract administration services for numerous projects. She has demonstrated creative mechanical design for projects including facility evaluations, additions/modifications, and the design of new buildings. She has executed design using a variety of mechanical systems
Associate High Performance Engineering
Nick is both a Professional Mechanical Engineer and a Certified Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP) with over 8 years of industry experience in both mechanical design and commissioning. Additionally Nick specializes in high performance building design and sustainability. This background gives Nick a unique perspective on the commissioning process and how it integrates into the overall project. Nick is most passionate about designs being both sustainable and facilities operating the way the designer intended.
Senior Associate Practice Lead - Commissioning
Denise is a Certified Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP). As leader of the commissioning practice she oversees the commissioning process, staff resources, and overall approach to projects. Denise spent the first 17 years of her career as a mechanical design engineer giving her the ability to solve complex problems and speak the language of the design team. She authors commissioning plans and is responsible for the QA/QC of all commissioning documentation. She is most passionate about ensuring the owner receives the facility they were expecting and their staff is fully equipped to operate the facility.
SUSTAINABILITY, COMMISSIONING & FIRE PROTECTION
Kim Cowman
PE, LEED AP, HFDP
Nick Lassek PE, CBCP
Denise Allacher
PE, CBCP, LEED AP, WELL AP
Johnsen
Associate
Practice Lead - Fire Protection
Nic performs detailed building code and life safety analyses on new and existing buildings throughout the country. He has experience with many different occupancy types ranging from residential to large industrial warehouses. He upgrades fire protection systems to meet current codes, coordinates with code officials, and identifies opportunities for efficiencies in new system designs. Nic takes the approach that the life safety and fire protection systems should function wholly together to achieve a safe and functioning facility. He is a licensed Fire Protection Engineer and meets the Qualified Fire Protection Engineer (QFPE) requirement from UFC 3-600-01.
“We have engaged with LEO A DALY on complex design challenges. We enjoyed a very creative collaboration with focus on how to get things done. If needed, a larger team was able to jump in to provide additional resources to deal with tight timelines and arising challenges. LEO A DALY is a reliable partner we trust immensely.”
Paul Wischermann, CEO of Wischermann Atelier
Nic
