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HOTEL VAN ZANDT, AUSTINOCT 20-21, 2025

Lionel Ohayon

Lionel Ohayon

Lionel Ohayon has grown ICRAVE, a Manhattan-based interior design studio, from a two-person operation into a 40-employee, multimillion dollar business. A Canadian-born designer, Ohayon graduated from the University of Waterloo School of Architecture in 1994.
Lia DiLeonardo

Lia DiLeonardo

Lia DiLeonardo is a partner at DiLeonardo International. She oversees design initiatives, client development, and global marketing and branding as well as the social initiatives mission for DiLeonardo. DiLeonardo holds a master’s of Architecture from the Rhode Island...
Chris Sheffield

Chris Sheffield

With over 20 years of design experience from large-scale hospitality properties to unique restaurant experiences, Chris Sheffield’s portfolio includes dozens of award-winning hotel, restaurant, and nightlife venues nationwide. Prior to founding SLDesign in 2005,...
Natalie Norcross

Natalie Norcross

Natalie Norcross is CEO and founder of Natalie Norcross and Associates, a firm that specializes in new construction, remodels, space planning, design development, custom furniture design, detailed technical drawings, art and accessory selection, and project management...
Andrew Alford

Andrew Alford

As Chief Creative Officer at AJ Capital, Andrew Alford brings more than 15 years of design and creative direction experience to the table. Mr. Alford began his hospitality design career as the Style Manager for Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants. Alford’s background and...
Michael Dalton

Michael Dalton

Michael Dalton joined Strategic Hotels & Resorts as vice president of design in 2006. With 20 years of experience in the luxury design industry, Dalton manages all design and capital project efforts for the company’s portfolio of 17 high-end and luxury...