R. Scott Boyd
Chief Operating Officer
R. Scott Boyd's extensive experience as a Chief Operating Officer of Brad Oldham, Inc., Dallas, Texas and Guangdong, China. Also as CEO of Watt’s up dba Lighting. Also, as an owner of the most sought after interior design companies in the hospitality industry working on projects in China, India, the Caribbean, Dubai, as well as, domestically in the United States. Through his leadership this firm worked with such prestigious gaming hospitality brands as MGM/Mirage, Venetian and Harrah’s, as well as, most of the major hotel brands…Marriott International, Hilton Hotels, Starwood, Shangri-La, etc. During his tenure the firm was awarded many design awards including the prestigious “Gold Key” Design Award and was listed as a “Hospitality Design Giant” every year during his leadership.
Jay Jacoby AIA
Partner and Executive Director, Dubai
Registered (chartered) Architect, trained in the United States, with more than 20 years' experience in international work in the North America, the Middle East.and Europe. His many award-winning projects range from restaurants and bars to shopping centers, hotels, mixed-use developments, residential projects, commercial interiors, and even specialized uses such as biopharmaceutical laboratories.
He also holds two US Patents for surface technologies and has a long-standing interest in sustainable design, having been one of the authors of the High Performance Design Guidelines for the City of New York.
Shawn O Takidden NCARB, APA, IIDA, AICP
Partner and Managing Director, Dubai
University of Oklahoma graduate with a Master of Regional and City Planning, Master of Science in Construction, Bachelor Of Architecture, Bachelor Of Environmental Science. Shawn O Takidden renowned Interior Designer, Architect and Urban planner. He has over 20 years of experience working on projects in the U.S. and internationally. His innovative projects have received many commendations and awards.
Denise E.H.Bates IIDA, LEED .
Partner and Managing Director, Dallas
University of Texas graduate with Bachelor of Environmental Design, Denise is an award-winning designer with 15 years of professional design experience. Her projects and creativity extend around the world. A leader in the green design and sustainability she brings a broad knowledge of interior design, architecture and urban planning.
Kevin kinders AIA, AICP, APA
Urban Planning Director
Kevin has a Bachelor's of architecture Degree from University of Notre Dame, and Master of Urban Planning Degree University of Illinois. 20 Years of experience as a motivated leader of urban design and planning groups within a larger consulting firm structure with a focus on planning and development. Areas of expertise include transit-oriented development, urban redevelopment, design guidelines, planning for sustainability. Kevin is a Leader of Complex, Multidisciplinary Projects Experienced project manager of large, complex urban planning and design projects that incorporate aspects of planning, architecture, and landscape
Michelle wood, IIDA, LEED AP
Interior Design Director
A Midwest native interior designer Michelle Wood worked for Stern Architects, LLP. Her projects have been located in Perth, Australia, Barcelona and Ibiza Spain, and Saint John, Canada, Dubai, Macau Almaty, Khazaktan and USA
Carlos Garrasco AIA
Architecture Design Director
Carlos graduated from San Buenaventura University with a Bachelor degree in Architecture and from the University of Texas with Master of architecture degree. 13 Years of experience as an award winning architect and designer who worked on Harrah’s, Marriott International and Hilton Hotels.
Julia Alcantara IIDA
Marketing and Art Director
Julia Graduated of the University of New Mexico with Bachelor of Fine Art and Bachelor of Art History, a Renowned Artist and Designer with 12 years of national and international exposure through design and art exhibitions.
