Design and Business Leader Joins Lessard Design, Inc
February 17, 2012 - James V. Hanna II , AIA has joined Lessard Design, Inc., an architectural and planning firm, as Principal, Business Development. Hanna will lead the Hotel and Hospitality division, identifying opportunity throughout the United States and Middle East.
“Jim is a significant addition to LDI's leadership team, and brings an impressive blend of business development and design experience to the firm,” said Chris Lessard, President and CEO of Lessard Design, Inc. “We're strengthening our team, both strategically and logistically, and his diverse skill set complements that effort.”
The former Principal/Treasurer with NCG Architects, Inc., in Atlanta, Georgia, and Founder of Hanna Design Alliance, Mr. Hanna has provided design expertise for hotel and resort developers in the US and UAE, including Marriott, Starwood, Hyatt, Gold Key, Galen Weston, Anheuser-Busch, Greenwood Development, Nakheel and Emaar. A graduate of the University of Tennessee, he holds a Bachelor of Architecture and has been a guest lecturer at Georgia Institute for Technology.
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is a global leading lodging company based in Bethesda,Maryland, USA, with more than 4,200 properties in 80 countries and territories. Marriott International reported revenues of nearly $14 billion in fiscal year 2014. The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 19 brands, including: The Ritz-Carlton®, BVlgari®, EDITION®, JW Marriott®, Autograph Collection® Hotels, Renaissance® Hotels, Marriott Hotels®, Delta Hotels and Resorts®, Marriott Executive Apartments®, Marriott Vacation Club®, Gaylord Hotels®, AC Hotels by Marriott®, Courtyard®, Residence Inn®, SpringHill Suites®, Fairfield Inn & Suites®, TownePlace Suites®, Protea Hotels® and MoxyHotels®. Marriott has been consistently recognized as a top employer and for its superior business ethics. The company also manages the award-winning guest loyalty program, Marriott Rewards® and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® program, which together surpass 50 million members. For more information or reservations, please visit our website at 
