Mike Lindenlaub is an industry leader in hospitality, real-estate related design and brand positioning concepts. Mike is the Co-Founder & Principal of the internationally acclaimed, award-winning CRA (Creative Resource Associates), where the firm has provided brand concept and design guidance for notable clients including Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott, Starwood, American Golf, GameWorks, Disney, Harrah's Entertainment, Hard Rock Casinos, Goldman Sachs, the Saudi Royal Family and numerous other high-profile companies and high net-worth individuals globally. Michael oversees a team of innovators, designers, architects, project managers and procurement managers who collaborate to make the vision they have for each project become a reality. Lindenlaub co-founded CRA in 1994 and has helped lead the company´s successful global expansion. A Southern California native, Lindenlaub graduated from Pepperdine University with a degree in Business. Prior to founding CRA, Mike was Director of Acquisitions and Development for a notable national developer where he was intimately involved in over $400M in real estate transactions. He lives in Westlake Village with his wife and their 2 children. When he is not focused on work, Mike enjoys adventure travel, skiing and cycling.