Education
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Architecture, 1963

University of Denver
BSBA Hotel & Restaurant Mgt., 1969

University of Denver
Master of Business Administration, 1975

Awards & Honors
Elected to Council of Fellows, Foodservice Consultants Society International (FCSI) 1996
Selected as first "Young Lion" 1984

Professional Affiliations
FCSI - Foodservice Consultants Society International Board of Directors

GARY PETRY
Principal

Position and Role
Based in Dallas, Texas, as Principal, Gary Petry leads a talented design studio comprised of highly experienced professionals in the completion of design and construction documentation. Gary is the daily point of contact for projects from concept through completion. He works closely with in-house quality control personnel and assists the team in producing a quality set of drawings and documents. He is instrumental in keeping the foodservice design team on schedule to meet all milestone deliverable dates.

Background
Gary brings thirty years of experience in foodservice operations and design to the RND team. A seasoned restaurant manager, he quickly transitioned into the foodservice equipment distribution channel, specializing in project management and design build projects in the Texas and southern regional marketplace for over 20 years. Gary’s professional design experience includes restaurants, corporate dining, university, healthcare, and theme park facilities, bringing a unique depth of knowledge of site coordination and installation needs to the firm.

DAVID CHISLETT - PRINCIPAL

Position and Role
Based in Denver, Colorado as Principal, leads a talented design studio comprised of highly experienced professionals in the completion of design and construction documentation. David is the daily-point-of-contact for projects and coordinates schedules and design deliverables. He works closely with in-house Quality Control personnel and assists the team in producing a quality set of drawings and documents. He is instrumental in keeping the foodservice design team on schedule to meet all milestone deliverable dates.

David is involved from conceptual design through construction administration and is available to all team members to provide information on foodservice design issues for the duration of a project.

Background
David brings over 28 years of operations, design and project management experience to the development of foodservice and hospitality facilities. His background as an executive chef, corporate food and beverage director, and hotel design/construction director combine to provide clients with a unique "hands-on" approach to design. He has a keen understanding of the needs of chefs and managers and knows first-hand what it takes to create a successful operation from conception to opening.

David recently joined Ricca Newmark Design after a successful term with an internationally known food service design firm where he was responsible for completing numerous projects in almost every segment of the industry. He is currently also serving as an adjunct instructor at Johnson and Wales University Denver teaching Foodservice Design and Analysis in The Hospitality College. David is based in Denver, Colorado serving Ricca Newmark Design clients throughout the South West.

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Education
The Culinary Institute of America
Associate in Occupational Studies, 1978

The University of Rochester
Bachelor of Arts, 1993

Education

University of Texas, Arlington
BA , 1973

Education
Cambridge College of Art
Cambridge, England, 1990

De Montfort University Leicester , England
BA Interior Design, 1993

Awards & Honors
CCA Award for Technical Merit in 3D Design – 1989

De Montfort University BA Interior Design with Honors - 1993

Professional Affiliations
NEWH – Network of Executive Women in Hospitality

ASID – American Society of Interior Designers Allied Member

Education
University of Colorado
Bachelor of Environmental Design, 1974

University of Colorado
Master of Architecture, 1982

Licenses
Architectural licenses in numerous states

Professional Affiliations
AIA - American Institute of Architects

NCARB - National Council of Architectural Registration Boards

Education
Cornell University
BS in Hotel Administration, 1988

Professional Affiliations
FCSI - Foodservice Consultants Society International

Cornell Hotel Society

Education
Suny Empire State College
Bachelor of Science Studies

Suny Westchester
A.A.S. Civil Technology

Professional Affiliations
FCSI - Foodservice Consultants Society International
CFSP - Certified Foodservice Professional

Education
State University of New York, Morrisville, NY
A.A.S. Degree in Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Food Services

Continuing Education Courses in various Management and Foodservice

Professional Affiliations
NACUFS - National Association of College and University Food Services
Co-Chairperson, Education Programming

FCSI - Foodservice Consultants Society International

SFM - Society of Foodservice Management - Region Two Director, Co-Chairperson, National Conference Planning Committee

Harvard Heroes Organizing Committee, Chairperson

Education
Syracuse University
Business Administration

Colorado State University

Awards & Honors
Elected to Council of Fellows - Foodservice Consultants Society International (FCSI) - 2001
Selected "Young Lion" - 1992
MAFSI - "Market Mover Award" - 1998

Professional Affiliations
FCSI - Foodservice Consultants Society International - Board of Directors and President

NEWH - Network of Executive Women in Hospitality- Board of Directors

IFDG - International Foodservice Design Group - Board of Directors

Education
Bowdoin College Bachelor of Arts, 1974

Cornell University School of Hotel Administration
Master of Professional Studies, 1979

Awards & Honors
Restaurant & Institutions Magazine Food Facilities Design Awards:

JJ's American Diner; South Miami, Florida - 1985

Nishikicho Cafeteria; Tokyo, Japan - 1991

Eddie's; The University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - 1995

Award for Excellent Atmosphere
Japanese Interior Ministry

Professional Affiliations
FCSI - Foodservice Consultants Society International

Cornell Hotel Society

Education
Seneca College, Toronto
Accounting and Finance, 1979

University of Phoenix, Denver
BSBA, 1989

Awards & Honors
American Hotel & Motel Association
"Master Hotel Supplier" - 1996

THOMAS D. RICCA, FFCSI
Chairman

Position and Role
As Chairman of the combined companies, Tom shares the overall management of the business with the four partners, leads the strategic planning efforts, and focuses on marketing issues. He teaches our senior and junior staff in the concepts of good foodservice design, customer service and personal effectiveness. He reviews and critiques many of the plan concepts before presentation to clients and actively designs many of our current projects. Tom actively participates in NACUFS, NACAS, ACUI, and NEWH.

Background
In 1973, Tom fused his education in Architecture and Hotel and Restaurant Management with his practical experience in Foodservice operations and formed Thomas Ricca Associates. This unique sensitivity to both form and function, with equal empathy for the architectural vision and the day-to-day needs of a foodservice staff, found immediate success and the firm was generally acknowledged as one of the most innovative foodservice design firms in the country.

By the turn of the millennium, the core values of the firm remained the same. It had grown into one of the largest 3 or 4 firms in the world, and Tom merged Thomas Ricca Associates with Newmark Diercks Design, a Nationally renowned Interior Design Firm to form Ricca Newmark Design.

Achievements
Tom acted as the lead designer or design reviewer on virtually all of the firm's 22 national award-winning projects.

Academia
University of Denver
School of Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Adjunct Professor "Hotel & Restaurant Design"
1973-Present

Harvard University Graduate School of Design
CEO Course of "Campus Center Design"
Member of instructor team 1998-Present

JOANNE MCGILLVRAY
Principal

Position and Role
As Principal, Joanne initiates design concepts and leads the project team through the full scope of the interior design process. She leads presentations and is the primary client contact from space planning through construction. She is skilled at managing budgets, writing clear specifications, and developing exciting, responsive interior environments.

Background
Joanne brings all her delightful British perspective to projects, which blends with a marvelous array of design experience. Her extensive credentials in all dimensions of Hospitality are augmented with her work in Collegiate Dining, Healthcare, Arenas, Retail Stores, and Corporate Design. With Ricca Newmark Design since 1999, Joanne has completed many highly regarded projects for hotels in the Marriott, Sheraton, Hyatt, and Hilton collections.

CARL J. NEWMARK, AIA, NCARB
Partner
President, Interior Design

Position and Role
As a full partner of Ricca Newmark Design, Carl participates in all management policy and strategic planning for the firm.

As President of Interior Design, Carl leads a talented studio of highly experienced architectural and interior design professionals. He coordinates project schedules and design deliverables and establishes and maintains the standards of quality of all documentation.

Background
In 1991, after 14 years as a design principal with a nationally renowned Restaurant and Hotel Design Firm, Carl became one of the founding partners of Newmark Diercks Design Incorporated (NDDI). He now has over 25 years experience with helping to create hotel, food and beverage outlets that compete successfully with local freestanding restaurants, and hotel interiors that are timeless.

During Newmark Diercks' 10 years in practice, the firm developed a national reputation for both high quality design and the best documentation process among leading hospitality interior designers. They consistently met budgets and schedules while completing projects for four and five-star hotels, resorts and conference centers.

In 2001, Newmark Diercks Design merged with Thomas Ricca Associates, one of the leading foodservice design firms in the country, to form Ricca Newmark Design and the combined talents are already demonstrating the benefits of a "holistic" approach to Hospitality Design, as well as, higher education.

Achievements
Carl acted as the lead designer on the following high-profile projects:

The Broadmoor Hotel, Colorado Springs, CO
The St. Regis, Aspen, CO
Marriott's, Marco Island Resort, FL
Marriott at Sawgrass, FL
Hyatt Regency, New Orleans, LA
Doral Eaglewood Conference Resort & Spa, IL

SEAN CALLNIN - PRINCIPAL

As Principal, Sean supports the Partner-in-Charge in all phases of the project, with specific responsibility in managing the documentation, scheduling of resources, and inter-disciplinary coordination to assure the projects success. His design talents allow him to assist with design refinement, equipment selection, utilities and budget management and the publication of specifications. He assures that quality control and interior peer reviews occur on each project.

Background
Sean joined Ricca Newmark Design early in 2002, with over 13 years of experience in foodservice design and development. Sean's experience includes all aspects of programming and concept design, through contract documents, construction administration and final inspection.

Projects on which he had worked include healthcare, sports and public assembly facilities, colleges and universities, business and industry, primary and secondary schools, prisons, hotels, and restaurants.

While with another foodservice design firm, Sean managed major convention center projects in Atlantic City, Boston, Springfield, MA; Arena projects in Oklahoma City, Las Vegas, Green Bay, Boston University; and Stadium projects for the Detroit Lions and Detroit Tigers.

Achievements
Sean has already taken the leadership in directing notable new projects for:

Broadmoor Hotel, Colorado
Crater Lake Lodge, Oregon
Hot Springs Lodge and Pool, Colorado*
Marriott Renaissance Hotel, Pennsylvania*
Denver Country Club, Colorado*
Boulder Country Club, Colorado*
Glenmoore Country Club, Colorado*
Cornell University, New York
Harvard University, Massachusetts
Princeton University, New Jersey
University of Colorado, Colorado
Eastern Michigan University, Michigan
Valparaiso University, Indiana
Adams County Schools, Colorado
Exempla Healthcare Systems, Colorado
Jeppesen (Corporate), Colorado

* While with another firm

AL MOLLER, FCSI
Principal

Position and Role
As Principal, Al leads a talented design studio comprised of highly experienced professionals in the completion of design and construction documentation. Al is the daily-point-of-contact for a project and coordinates schedules and design deliverables. He works closely with in-house Quality Control personnel and assists the team in producing a quality set of drawings and documents. He is instrumental in keeping the foodservice design team on schedule to meet all milestone deliverable dates.

Al is involved from conceptual design through construction administration and is available to all team members to provide information on foodservice design issues for the duration of a project.

Background
Al brings over 25 years of experience in foodservice management, facility design and project management to our rim. His management and design expertise stems from many projects, ranging from hotels, hospitals, and colleges/universities, in the U.s., Canada and Bermuda. Al excels in every facet of the foodservice industry including design, CAD, specifications and project management through coordination. His thorough understanding of the client's needs makes him a valuable asset to any design team.

Now with the firm for over 5 years, Al has developed a loyal following of repeat clients who have come to appreciate his persistent attention to detail, exceptional reliability and unfailing responsiveness.

Al also directs our Laundry Design Studio. While formerly with one of the most highly respected firms in our industry, Al designed major hotels, clubs, corporate, and healthcare facilities.

Achievements:
Al acted as the lead designer for the following clients, all with repeat projects:

Rice University
Iowa State University
University of Northern Iowa
Purdue University
Grinnell College Center

LEONARD D. CONDENZIO, FCSI
Principal

Position and Role
As Principal, Lenny leads a talented design studio comprised of highly experienced professionals in the completion of design and construction documentation. Lenny acts as the daily-point-of-contact for projects and will coordinate schedule and design deliverables. He works closely with in-house Quality Control personnel and assists the team in producing a quality set of drawings and documents. He is instrumental in keeping the foodservice design team on schedule to meet all milestone deliverable dates.

Background
Lenny brings twenty-six years of experience in dining services, facilities planning and operations management, and a proven track record bringing projects in on time, within budget and maintaining industry standards.

Prior to joining Thomas Ricca Associates, he was Director of Operations and Special Events for Downtown Disney, in Anaheim, CA. There, Lenny led the department and tenants during the construction phase through turnover, including grand opening and day-to-day operations. He was responsible for opening 22 retail, 8 dining, 3 entertainment and 8 service locations at Disneyland.

Before working with Disneyland Resort, Lenny was Associate Director for Harvard University Dining Services for nine years. He was responsible for board and catering operations, including twelve under-graduate houses and the freshmen-dining program. At Harvard, Lenny had both operational and facility improvement responsibilities, including extensive renovation of the central kitchen, bakery, freshmen dining, and retail venues. As Interim Director, he assumed control of a $32 million annual budget and the service of 25,000 meals daily via the dining halls, twelve campus restaurants, a catering department, a kosher program, and patient feeding.

KATHLEEN H. SEELYE, FFCSI
Partner
President, Foodservice Design

Position and Role
As a full partner of Ricca Newmark Design, Kathleen participates in all management policy and strategic planning for the firm.

As President of Foodservice Design, Kathleen presides over the seven design studios that formerly made up Thomas Ricca Associates. She also acts as design principal on many active projects and maintains the New York Office.

Background
Kathleen has been directly involved in designing and selecting equipment in the foodservice industry since 1979, and has been with this firm since 1984. Her expertise in designing for higher education, healthcare, corporate and hospitality facilities is unsurpassed in our profession. Her role in innovating such leading design concepts such as marketplaces, emporiums, cyber-cafes and central production systems has made her one of the most highly demanded speakers at national and regional conventions for trade associates. She actively participates in NACUFS, HFM, ASFSA, and ASHFSA.

Achievements
Kathleen acted as the lead designer on the following award winning projects:

Sinclair Community College, Dayton, OH
University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA
Keystone's Outback Resort, Keystone, CO

Kathleen has also become the first woman to be elected to the Council of Fellows, FCSI, the first woman to become president of FCSI, the first woman to be selected as "Young Lion", and the first woman to become president of a major foodservice design firm.

DAVID C. (Chape) WHITMAN, FCSI
Principal
Mid-Atlantic Region

Position and Role
Based in Washington D.C., Chape, as Principal, leads a talented design studio comprised of highly experienced professionals in the completion of design and construction documentation. Chape is the daily-point-of-contact for a project and coordinates schedules and design deliverables. He works closely with in-house Quality Control personnel and assists the team in producing a quality set of drawings and documents. He is instrumental in keeping the foodservice design team on schedule to meet all milestone deliverable dates.

Chape is involved from conceptual design through construction administration and is available to all team members to provide information on foodservice design issues for the duration of a project.

Background
Chape brings over 20 years of design and project management experience to the development of foodservice and hospitality facilities. His expertise in conceptualization and planning, with the broad technical expertise in developing complex spaces, has been recognized with three design awards. He has a keen understanding of the team development process and in the creation of the multi-disciplinary synergy necessary for a project's success.

Chape spent 5 years with Thomas Ricca Associates before his 9 years at Sodhexo/Marriott Services, and returned to this firm in 2000. As Director of Design Management for Sodexho/Marriott Services (SMS), Chape provided design and consulting support to the over 4,800 accounts managed by SMS, and design over 200 foodservice facilities in his nine years there. Chape is based in suburban Washington DC, serving Ricca Newmark Design clients throughout the East.

Kenneth J. MacGregor
Partner
Chief Operating Officer

Position and Role
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.

Background
Since 1983, Kenneth MacGregor has held Senior Financial Management positions with small to medium sized corporations. Fourteen years of that experience has been dedicated to managing all business activities for Hospitality Design Firms

In 1991, he joined with Carl Newmark and Gloria Diercks to form Newmark Diercks Design Incorporated and helped build that firm into one of the leading Hospitality Design Firms in the country. Newmark Diercks was named one of the 20 "Interior Design Giants" for 8 of their 10 years.

In 2001, Ken led the effort to bring Newmark Diercks together with Thomas Ricca Associates to form Ricca Newmark Design.

Education
Johnson & Wales University
Providence , RI
AOS in Culinary Arts

Cornell University
School of Hotel Administration
Ithaca , NY
BS in Hotel Administration

Fordham University
Graduate School of Business
New York , NY
MBA Candidate

JAMES N. DAVELLA
Principal

Position and Role
Based in New York, NY as Principal, James N. Davella leads a talented design studio comprised of highly experienced professionals in the completion of foodservice and laundry design, and construction documentation. James is the daily point-of-contact for projects, and coordinates schedules and design deliverables. He works closely with in-house Quality Control personnel and assists his team in all phases of crafting accurate documents. He is instrumental in keeping the foodservice design team on schedule to meet all milestone deliverable dates.

James is fully involved both in the office and in the field from conceptual design through construction administration and is available to all team members to offer his expertise on foodservice operations and design issues for the duration of a project.

Background
James brings experience in operations, design and construction project management. His background in the Culinary Arts brings a unique “hands-on” approach to the design process. He has a keen understanding of the needs of chefs and managers and knows first-hand what it takes to create a successful operation from conception to location opening and beyond.

James joined Ricca Newmark Design after a successful term with an internationally known foodservice design firm where he was Regional Manager in New York and responsible for completing numerous projects in almost every market segment. James is based in New York, NY serving Ricca Newmark Design clients throughout the world while focusing on business development in the Northeast.