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MAY 4-5 2027

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Ellen Villars

Ellen Villars

Vice President - Sourcing & Procurement Capital ProjectsMGM Resorts Design & Development
Mon May 04•9:45 AM – 10:20 AM•South Pacific EF

HD University: Module 1: Casegoods

HD University (Pre-Con)Session Track
Ellen Villars
Erin Nichols Walker
Frank Boardman
Sarah Stump
Ellen Villars
Ellen VillarsVice President - Sourcing & Procurement Capital Projects, MGM Resorts Design & Development
Erin Nichols Walker
Erin Nichols WalkerCreative Director, Associate Principal, WATG | Wimberly
Frank Boardman
Frank BoardmanPrincipal and Brand Leaders, Mittman Hospitality
Sarah Stump
Sarah StumpDesign Manager | Americas Design & Construction, IHG Hotels & Resorts
Ellen Villars
Ellen VillarsVice President - Sourcing & Procurement Capital Projects, MGM Resorts Design & Development
Erin Nichols Walker
Erin Nichols WalkerCreative Director, Associate Principal, WATG | Wimberly
Frank Boardman
Frank BoardmanPrincipal and Brand Leaders, Mittman Hospitality
Sarah Stump
Sarah StumpDesign Manager | Americas Design & Construction, IHG Hotels & Resorts
Allow Registration:No
Capacity Unlimited:Yes
Wed May 06•9:15 AM – 11:00 AM•South Pacific EF

HD | ISHP Owners Roundtable

Presented by Hospitality Design and the International Society of Hospitality Purchasers (ISHP), this session invites attendees to engage in a fast-pac

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Presented by Hospitality Design and the International Society of Hospitality Purchasers (ISHP), this session invites attendees to engage in a fast-paced, AMA format with leading owners, developers, and brand executives. Every 10 to 12 minutes, you’ll

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Presented by Hospitality Design and the International Society of Hospitality Purchasers (ISHP), this session invites attendees to engage in a fast-paced, AMA format with leading owners, developers, and brand executives. Every 10 to 12 minutes, you’ll rotate tables, joining new intimate, small-group conversations that deliver unfiltered access to the decision-makers shaping hospitality’s future. Ask questions, share ideas, and make meaningful conn

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Presented by Hospitality Design and the International Society of Hospitality Purchasers (ISHP), this session invites attendees to engage in a fast-paced, AMA format with leading owners, developers, and brand executives. Every 10 to 12 minutes, you’ll rotate tables, joining new intimate, small-group conversations that deliver unfiltered access to the decision-makers shaping hospitality’s future. Ask questions, share ideas, and make meaningful connections that could ignite your next big opportunity.

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RoundtableSession TypeSpecial EventsSession Track
Kelly McFadden
Aaron Anderson
Barry Sullivan
Ethan Gabany
Chelsea Hershelman
Vito Lotta, AIA, RID, LEED AP
Bashar Wali
Rafael Micha
Cori Tahara
Dane Patunoff
Randall Stone
Ellen Villars
Paul McElroy
Rebecca McBride
Lori Horvath
Victor Schmick
Brittney Hepler
Eric Okamoto
Kevin Yi
Cynthia Peller Hum
Krystel Sam
Jesse Heydorff
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Kelly McFadden
Kelly McFaddenDirector of Development and Design, Left Lane Development
Aaron Anderson
Aaron AndersonFounder, Owner & Contributor, The 26 Co
Barry Sullivan
Barry SullivanSenior Director, Lifestyle, Hilton
Ethan Gabany
Ethan GabanyHead of Development, Weller Development Partners
Chelsea Hershelman
Chelsea HershelmanVice President Design & Development, CoralTree
Vito Lotta, AIA, RID, LEED AP
Vito Lotta, AIA, RID, LEED APFounder, LOTTA Strategic Hospitality
Bashar Wali
Bashar WaliFounder & CEO, This Assembly
Rafael Micha
Rafael MichaManaging Partner, Grupo Habita
Cori Tahara
Cori TaharaVice President, Real Estate & Development, MINA Group
Dane Patunoff
Dane PatunoffSenior Vice President of Development, KHP Capital Partners
Randall Stone
Randall StoneCo-Owner, Three Ducks Hospitality
Ellen Villars
Ellen VillarsVice President - Sourcing & Procurement Capital Projects, MGM Resorts Design & Development
Paul McElroy
Paul McElroyExecutive Vice President, Design & Construction, LUCID Design and Construction (Highgate)
Rebecca McBride
Rebecca McBrideDirector of Design, IHG, Luxury and Lifestyle Americas
Lori Horvath
Lori HorvathManaging Director, JLL - PDS Hotels & Hospitality
Victor Schmick
Victor SchmickCreative Director, Design and Construction, Davidson Hospitality
Brittney Hepler
Brittney HeplerHead of Design & Product Strategy, Choice Hotels International
Eric Okamoto
Eric OkamotoVice President of Design & Construction, Monarch Alternative Capital
Kevin Yi
Kevin YiSenior Director, Design & Development, TAO Group Hospitality
Cynthia Peller Hum
Cynthia Peller HumProject Manager, Crescent Heights
Krystel Sam
Krystel SamSenior Design Manager, Hilton
Jesse Heydorff
Jesse HeydorffSenior Regional Director of Development, BWH Hotels
Kelly McFadden
Kelly McFaddenDirector of Development and Design, Left Lane Development
Aaron Anderson
Aaron AndersonFounder, Owner & Contributor, The 26 Co
Barry Sullivan
Barry SullivanSenior Director, Lifestyle, Hilton
Ethan Gabany
Ethan GabanyHead of Development, Weller Development Partners
Chelsea Hershelman
Chelsea HershelmanVice President Design & Development, CoralTree
Vito Lotta, AIA, RID, LEED AP
Vito Lotta, AIA, RID, LEED APFounder, LOTTA Strategic Hospitality
Bashar Wali
Bashar WaliFounder & CEO, This Assembly
Rafael Micha
Rafael MichaManaging Partner, Grupo Habita
Cori Tahara
Cori TaharaVice President, Real Estate & Development, MINA Group
Dane Patunoff
Dane PatunoffSenior Vice President of Development, KHP Capital Partners
Randall Stone
Randall StoneCo-Owner, Three Ducks Hospitality
Ellen Villars
Ellen VillarsVice President - Sourcing & Procurement Capital Projects, MGM Resorts Design & Development
Paul McElroy
Paul McElroyExecutive Vice President, Design & Construction, LUCID Design and Construction (Highgate)
Rebecca McBride
Rebecca McBrideDirector of Design, IHG, Luxury and Lifestyle Americas
Lori Horvath
Lori HorvathManaging Director, JLL - PDS Hotels & Hospitality
Victor Schmick
Victor SchmickCreative Director, Design and Construction, Davidson Hospitality
Brittney Hepler
Brittney HeplerHead of Design & Product Strategy, Choice Hotels International
Eric Okamoto
Eric OkamotoVice President of Design & Construction, Monarch Alternative Capital
Kevin Yi
Kevin YiSenior Director, Design & Development, TAO Group Hospitality
Cynthia Peller Hum
Cynthia Peller HumProject Manager, Crescent Heights
Krystel Sam
Krystel SamSenior Design Manager, Hilton
Jesse Heydorff
Jesse HeydorffSenior Regional Director of Development, BWH Hotels
Tags:Ticketed Event
Allow Registration:Yes
Capacity Unlimited:No