Lenahan is the founder of TAL-Studio and its predecessor, ABA Design Studio. He speaks publicly to industry groups and on radio and television about the business and power of design. He is a frequent contributing writer to a diverse range of international travel, leisure, and design publications.

His work in hospitality & entertainment design has been recognized many times with the industry’s top awards and honors. Prior to founding ABA/TAL Studio, Lenahan was a principal of design and interior architecture for Walt Disney Imagineering worldwide.

Lenahan earned his five-year professional degree in Architecture from the University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture. Upon graduation, he was named Outstanding Graduate and was awarded the prestigious Alpha Rho Chi Bronze Medal in Architecture. He has been an adjunct professor at the UNLV School of Architecture and now serves on the UNLV President’s Foundation. As well, he serves on the Board of Directors for Communities in Schools of Nevada, and on the advisory board for the Smith Center for the Performing Arts.