by studio98 | Aug 19, 2014 | Past Honorees
Founder and former CEO of Joie de Vivre, Conley has led the development, creation, and management of many boutique hotels. Starting JDV at age 26, his mission was to “create joy” by building a company that USA Today called “the most delightfully schizophrenic...
by studio98 | Aug 19, 2014 | Past Honorees
When Rowley opened her company in 1986, beige was the dominant paradigm of hospitality design. In those dreary days, hotel interiors were conceived as backgrounds and meant to be soothing, while rigid predictability—particularly across brands—was paramount to success....
by studio98 | Aug 19, 2014 | Past Honorees
Langmade, president and CEO of Purchasing Management International, L.P., attended the University of Southern California and Pepperdine University where he received a BS degree in Business Administration and an MBA respectively. He also attended Western States...
by studio98 | Aug 19, 2014 | Past Honorees
Daroff founded Daroff Design Inc. in 1973, and has since led Daroff Design to worldwide prominence. Regarded for her expertise in designing highly creative and cost-effective workplace and hospitality environments, Daroff is a graduate of Moore College of Art, where...
by studio98 | Aug 19, 2014 | Past Honorees
As co-founder, Hill has led Gettys through nearly three decades of growth. Shaped by his expertise and influence, he has positioned the company at the forefront of the hospitality design industry. Through Hill’s leadership, Gettys transformed the standard business...
by studio98 | Aug 19, 2014 | Past Honorees
As the president and CEO of Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants, LaTour grew the company from one hotel to over 45 at the time of his retirement. In 2008, LaTour decided to return from his short retirement (six months) and launch his own personal brand of hospitality...
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