Architectural Innovation: Pushing Boundaries with Cutting-Edge Designs and Technologies

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  Alejandro Bonet

  Managing Partner

  LD&D

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  Arik Tendler

  With over 30 years of experience Arik Tendler is an accomplished leader in the quartz and stone industry. As the Chief Sales Officer for Cambria, Arik oversees the company's worldwide sales activity and his vast knowledge of the industry and meaningful relationships are integral to his role. He is well-respected in the industry and has proven to be a strong leader and an outstanding businessman. Arik brings his extensive knowledge and expertise to drive further distribution, sales, and fabrication throughout North America. Arik's journey in the stone industry began at a young age when he started working in his father's fabrication shop in Israel at just five years old. Over the years, he gained experience and skills, eventually cutting and installing stone by the age of 15. Prior to joining Cambria, Arik launched Caesarstone's business in the United States, where he served as the founder/CEO. He has also held various senior leadership roles at leading quartz and stone companies. In his current role, Arik works closely with the Cambria management team, and his leadership has helped the company to continue its growth and success in the quartz and stone industry. Arik's passion for the industry, combined with his expertise and experience, make him a valuable asset to Cambria and the wider stone industry.

  Cambria

  Chief Sales Officer

  Arik Tendler

  Chief Sales Officer

  Cambria

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  Paul Bishop

  Founder

  Bishop Design

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  Angela Holcomb

  Health Principal

  HDR

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  Jorge Garcia

  An honor graduate of the University of Miami, Jorge is the driving force behind the firm’s growth and development since 1987. Prior experience includes earning a reputation with highly acclaimed architectural as well as land development firms, where he grew to understand the importance of leadership within an organization, the community, and the unique ability of integrating innovative architecture with rational business criteria in a balanced format. Jorge’s primary focuses are corporate leadership, design, vision, collaboration, and growth development for the firm’s philosophical ideals. Jorge is a licensed architect in thirteen states with expertise in the design of national and international facilities including hotel & resorts, commercial, institutional, mixed-use developments, and residential, projects. He is a sought-after authority on the realities and challenges clients face in the planning, approval and entitlement processes found in today’s challenging development environment.

  Garcia Stromberg

  CEO

  Moderator

  Jorge Garcia

  CEO

  Garcia Stromberg

Tropical Modernism: Embracing Climate and Culture for Aesthetics with Functionality

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  Jodi Sandler

  Senior Interior Designer

  Fontainebleau Development

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  Colin Gorsuch

  VP, Development

  Key International

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  Olga Cotofana

  Sr. Director, Design

  PMG

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  Todd Tyler

  Todd Tyler is an accomplished interior designer, furniture designer, and creative leader with over two decades of experience in the industry. He is currently the Chief Creative Officer of Studio IDC, a full-service Miami-based interior design and procurement firm specializing in luxury residential and hospitality projects. After earning his BFA in Interior Design from The Art Institute, Todd worked with Kenneth Brown Design in Los Angeles, then moved on as a Senior Designer with Jennifer Bradford Davis Interior Design, where he collaborated on a range of high-profile residential projects in NYC and Mustique. Todd also served as a furniture designer for Blue Leaf Hospitality, where he created case goods, indoor and outdoor seating, upholstery, tables, and banquettes for the hospitality and commercial industries. His work has been featured in national design publications and received praise for its beauty, functionality, and attention to detail. Throughout his career, Todd has been recognized for his professionalism and dedication to the tenets of interior design. He draws inspiration from all forms of art, including fine art, film, fashion, music, and theater, and in his downtime can often be found visiting museums around the world. As a former competitive elite gymnast, Todd learned valuable life lessons such as always putting your whole heart into everything you do, discipline, competitive spirit, and accountability, which continue to serve his colleagues and clients today. He is a proud member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and holds certification from the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ), two of the most respected professional organizations in the industry.

  Studio IDC

  Chief Creative Officer

  Todd Tyler

  Chief Creative Officer

  Studio IDC

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  Reinaldo Villa

  Mr. Reinaldo Villa, MS, PE is a Regional Director at Pacifica Engineering Services, LLC, where he oversees geotechnical engineering and environmental consulting services and provides support on construction materials testing projects. With over 20 years of experience in the engineering industry, he has successfully built teams and managed major public and private sector projects throughout Florida. He is the geotechnical engineer of record for the iconic Miami Signature Bridge, a suspended arch bridge currently under construction in downtown Miami. In addition, he is playing a pivotal role as a geotechnical engineer on the new FIU pedestrian bridge and the Miami Freedom Park soccer stadium. His expertise includes foundation design, soil and rock mechanics, and construction monitoring, notably contributing to the I-395/SR-836/I-95 reconstruction project in Downtown Miami, which introduced the first auger-cast pile foundations for interstate bridges in Florida.

  Pacifica Engineering Services

  Regional Director

  Moderator

  Reinaldo Villa

  Regional Director

  Pacifica Engineering Services