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contributors Jan Belson Principal and founder of Design Arts Group, Inc. (DAG), a consulting firm specializing in strategic planning, organizational problem solving, brand enhancement, and marketing for small to medium size professional service firms. DAG has a special expertise in working with firms practicing design, architecture, project management and other related businesses. Clients include such firms as IA Interior Architects; Selbert Perkins Design; Ahbe Landscape Architects; Rockefeller Hricak Architects; and Veneklausen Engineers. You can reach Jan at janamerica@aol.com. Nancy K. Bohnett, IIDA Nancy K. Bohnett, IIDA, NEWH, has owned and operated KB Designs, Inc. for over twenty-five years, specializing in large gaming and hotel projects. Currently, Nancy has been assisting in the business plan for International Woodwork Corporation by taking on the responsibilities of Director of Sales and Marketing. She is actively involved in the Rocky Mountain Chapter of Education and Scholarship. You can reach Nancy at 719.587.7494 or nbk4712@aol.com. Barbara Dunn Barbara Dunn is a partner at Gensler, is the principal-in-charge of Gensler’s Los Angeles Interior Design practice and serves on the Leadership Council. Since joining the firm in 1981, Barbara has led numerous projects for professional service firms, corporate headquarters, law, financial, technology and entertainment firms. Barbara is chair of the IIDA Southern California Chapter Principal’s Roundtable and serves on the Board of the International Association of Interior Designers. She is committed to raising the awareness of the power of design in the business world and to communicating the value that design brings to improve and enhance the quality of life in the spaces we live, work and play. You can reach Barbara at 310-449-5600. Tracy Francis Tracy Francis is marketing manager for Milliken Hospitality, an international manufacturer of modular and broadloom carpets and a business of Spartanburg, S.C.-based Milliken & Company. Milliken operates the largest textile research center in the world and enjoys a rich history of technological innovation. With more than a century of environmental stewardship, Milliken & Company retains one of the strongest environmental management systems in the industry. Joanie Neumayer Joanie Neumayer is a Director at Cheryl Rowley Design. She has more than 20 years in the hospitality industry working in a variety of supporting businesses. She has an extensive international background, living and working in Asia and Europe. She is active with AIA, ISPA and ULI. You can reach her at 310.843.0101 or Joanie@ cherylrowleydesign.com. Karlin Sloan, MA As the founder and president of Karlin Sloan & Company Ms. Sloan provides organization development consulting, leadership development programs, and executive coaching program coordination to clients the U.S., Europe, South America and Asia. She has helped individuals and organizations to develop clearer, more effective communication, enhanced teamwork, and powerful leadership in times of growth and change. Considered a thought leader in executive coaching, Ms. Sloan is a founding member of the International Consortium for Coaching in Organizations, giving her access to a worldwide network of top coaching talent. Karlin’s new book, Smarter, Faster, Better; Strategies for Effective, Enduring, and Fulfilled Leadership is now available at Amazon.com. You can reach Karlin at ksloan@ karlinsloan.com. 33 http://www.Amazon.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of NEWH - August 2006

NEWH - August 2006
Letter From the President
Upfront
Contents
Hospitality News
In the Community
Form and Function – Technology That Truly Enhances Design
The Entrepreneurs 10 Commandments
The Power of Design: Good Design = Good Business
Katrina Relief Effort
Technology Enables Design
Technology Can Take You to a New Level
88th Annual NeoCon World’s Trade Fair
G2E Institute and Red Rocks Casino Resort and Spa
New Beginnings
Los Angeles Scholarship Winners
HD 2006 Expo Recap
Washington DC Chapter Takes Up the Torch for School From the Heart
Contributors
Coming Events

NEWH - August 2006