Master of Ceremony
Dan Ryan, Founder and CEO of Agency 967, is a prominent figure in the hospitality industry with over 30 years of experience. From the age of 19, Dan has been deeply involved in all aspects of hospitality, including design, purchasing, and manufacturing. As the visionary behind Agency 967, he leads a team dedicated to providing top hotels worldwide with premier furniture solutions, showcasing his unwavering commitment to excellence.
Additionally, Dan is the founder of the podcast "Defining Hospitality," where he explores the true meaning of hospitality alongside some of the industry's most innovative thought leaders. With his wealth of experience and passion for the industry, Dan brings invaluable insights to each episode, shedding light on the latest trends and challenges facing hospitality professionals.
Outside of his professional endeavors, Dan finds great joy in traveling the world with his family and accompanying customers as they embark on their hotel ventures. His journey epitomizes the essence of hospitality, characterized by dedication, expertise, and an enduring love for both his work and the global community he serves.
DAN RYAN
Founder and CEO
Defining Hospitality and Agency 967
Project Jury
Christina Zimmer
Senior VP of Design and DevelopmentNewbond Holdings
RIKA LISSLO
VP of DevelopmentHyatt Americas
JOSH OWEN
Vignelli Distinguished Professor and Director, Vignelli Center for Design Studies at RITPresident, Josh Owen LLC
Mark Friesen
PrincipalBeyer Brown & Assoc.
LARRY TRAXLER
SVP Global Head Architecture & DesignHilton Hotels
Product Jury
John Edelman
CEOHeller Furniture
eran chen
Founder, Executive DirectorODA
Claude Amar
Managing DirectorThe Hardy Group Int.
John Hardy
Chairman and FounderThe Hardy Group
STACY SHOEMAKER Rauen
Hospitality Design Icon & Visionary Leader
Dan Dobin
ChairmanValley Forge Fabrics
Isaac Kubryk
CEOGlobal Allies
ALEX LOPATYNSKY, AIA, FITWEL AMBASSADOR
Principal, Managing Director, Cooper Carry
Advisory Board
Curioso
CRÈME
LW Hospitality Advisors
LOTTA Strategic Hospitality
UNLV School of Architecture
D’Aquino Monaco Inc.
Defining Hospitality | Agency 967 | BERMANFALK
HARDY Ventures
CHMWarnick
RobertDouglas
This Assembly
CRÈME
Cooper Carry
The Hardy Group
Hart Howerton
AHLA
Signal Two
University of Illinois
SUMMA International
DLR Group
NYU