Lumber & Light is a creative studio positioned at the intersection of design, art & hospitality.

As Art & Design Director, Leah manages the VSAG design process for new concept and rebranding design projects. She collaborates with operators to create fully functional designs for complex restaurant and hospitality environments. Her ability to direct a wide variety of artists and designers towards achieving her vision ensures our clients get powerful and cohesive results every time.When Leah joined the team at VSAG, she brought a unique range of creative talents and an exceptional eye for aesthetics. She delivers expertise in all salient aspects of design, including interior design, graphic design, photography, branding and visual merchandising.Leah graduated from Washington University in Saint Louis with a B.A. in Architecture, and a background in both residential and commercial design projects. In 2009, she became a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Accredited Professional, bringing qualified expertise to green projects. Leah holds a certificate in web design and has experience as a freelance graphics and web designer. Leah’s vision and skilled execution make her an invaluable asset to the VSAG team.

Leah arrived at VSAG with a unique and wide range of creative talents. Architecture, graphic design, photography, web design, writing, critiquing, the list goes on, and Leah does it all. As VSAG's Creative Coordinator she oversees the visual presentation side of what we do. No matter the project, Leah assures that our presentation always reflects our professionalism and style and provides the client with a clear understanding of their vision.Leah graduated from Washington University in Saint Louis with a B.A. in Architecture and her hands-on architectural experience ranges from scalable residential renovation design to commercial retail projects. She has a long history of participating in community redevelopment and revitalization projects as well as environmentally sustainable alternatives in architecture. In 2009 she passed the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) -AP exam to become a LEED Accredited Professional, bringing added knowledge and expertise to LEED and/or Green projects.Leah's passion for architecture stems from a broader passion for art, design, and all things visual. After finishing her architecture degree she continued to sharpen her digital graphic design skills. She holds a certificate in web design, and before working with VSAG she honed her skills doing freelance graphic design and web design. She has also worked in photography, architecture, and interior design in a variety of projects. Her impeccable eye for aesthetics, her creativity and her problem solving skills make Leah a valuable asset to the VSAG team.

As Art & Design Director for Farmers Restaurant Group, Leah collaborates with ownership, operators, architects and builders to create original designs and systems for our large-scale, high-volume restaurants. She directs a variety of artists, artisans, craftmen and designers to achieve a highly curated guest experience within each of our restaurants.When Leah joined the team in 2009, she brought a unique range of creative talents and an exceptional eye for aesthetics. She delivers expertise in all salient aspects of design, including interior design, architecture, graphic design, photography, branding and visual merchandising.Leah graduated from Washington University in Saint Louis with a B.A. in Architecture, and a background in both residential and commercial design projects. In 2009, she became a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Accredited Professional, bringing qualified expertise to green projects. Leah holds a certificate in web design and has experience as a freelance graphics and web designer. Leah’s vision and goals for enriching the Founding Farmers brand have made her an invaluable asset to Farmers Restaurant Group.