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bios… Pura Rojas With extensive experience in the interior design and renovation of commercial buildings, including hotels and timeshare properties, Pura is the Director of Interior Design at Powell Design Group. Powell Design Group specializes in architecture, planning and interior design of all types of commercial developments. This year PDG celebrates 20 years of fostering client success through innovative design solutions. Carl Ross Carl Ross, President and Co-founder of Carl Ross Design, Inc. has 21 years of experience that spans a vast range of design solutions, including boutique hotels, themed resorts, urban hotel renovations, new-construction resorts, clubs and casinos, spas, conference facilities, restaurants, and timeshare and service apartments. He has worked on projects in Southeast Asia, India, the Middle East, the Caribbean and the US. You can reach Carl at 310.333.1982. Joanie Neumayer Joanie Neumayer is the Managing Director of Neumayer Associates, a hospitality marketing and business development consulting firm. Her current clients include an interior design group and landscape architectural firm. She has more than 17 years in travel & tourism marketing. Joanie has extensive global experience working and living in Europe and Asia. She can been reached at 310.316.9913 or joanie@neumayerassociates.com Robin Holt Robin Holt, AIA is an Associate Principal with Callison Architecture, Inc. She has more than 20 years of experience designing hospitality projects for major operators, boutique hotels and developers. She is currently co-secretary of the Seattle chapter of NEWH. Ed Kinney With over 20 years of experience in the timeshare industry, Ed Kinney serves as senior director of brand, public relations for Marriott Vacation Club International (MVCI), overseeing each of the division’s four distinct interval ownership brands, acting as corporate spokesperson, overseeing brand and trademark coordination and developing property identities. David Kruljac The PENTA Building Group is a full-service, Commercial General Contractor headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada with established market segments including hospitality, gaming, retail, industrial-distribution, commercial, and healthcare. For more information, please visit www.pentabldg group.com Ken MacGregor As partner, Ken participates in all management policy and strategic planning for the firm, and as Chief Operating Officer, he is responsible for the finance, administration, computer systems and marketing coordination of Ricca Newmark Design. You can reach Ken at kmacgregor@riccanewmark.com Pamela Temples McMullen Pamela Temples McMullen is one of the guiding forces behind the foundation and standards of modern timeshare design. Pamela created the renowned interior design firm “Pamela Temples Interiors,” and was continuously ranked one of the “Top Five” timeshare design firms in the world. In 2001, Pamela Temples Interiors was acquired by Wimberly, Allison, Tong and Goo (The world’s number one architecture firm) and Pamela sat on the board of directors as Vice President of Design. Recently, Pamela left her post with WATG to become an independent consultant. With a 25 year history in successful timeshare, fractional, and more recently, private residence club projects, Pamela can now tailor her services to change the everevolving hospitality industry. She can be reached at Pam@PamelaMcMullen. com. 77 http://www.pentabldggroup.com http://www.pentabldggroup.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of NEWH - April 2004

NEWH - April 2004
President’s Letter
Calendar of Events
Contents
From the Editor
Hospitality News
In Memory - Thomas R. Durkan, Sr.
Top Hotel Developers - John Q. Hammons
On the Road Again
HD Expo at a Glance
Surviving HD
Did You Know
Exclusive Lifestyle by Design
If It Were Easy
The Best of Time
Talk About Fast Track
What to Expect From the Vacation Ownership Industry
A Look Back in History
The New Direction for Timeshares in Europe
Confronting the Disabilities Myth
Furnishing Today’s Timeshare
Art - The Final Piece of the Puzzle
Showcase Projects
Design Education Today
Designer Profile: Esther Dunbar-Cullum
Oh Canada, Oh Canada
Top Awards
From Across the Pond
Spotlight On...
Tips on Specs
Window Treatments 101
Hot New Products
We Want Your Projects
Bios

NEWH - April 2004