CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF DESIGN EXCELLENCE

Founded in 1995 by John Klai and Dan Juba, Klai Juba Wald has grown into a nationally recognized leader in integrated hospitality, gaming, sports, and entertainment destinations.

As the firm enters its 30th year, a new generation of leadership, principals John Wald, Brian Fink, Ann Fleming, Michael Stewart, and Associate Principal James McCoy, are carrying forward its legacy of design excellence while shaping the future of experiential architecture.

Driven by a bold and collaborative team, Klai Juba Wald continues to redefine guest experiences, push creative boundaries, and deliver transformative environments that inspire connection and leave a lasting impact.

Klai Juba Wald - Celebrating Thirty Years of Hospitality and Integrated Resort and Casino design.
  • Klai Juba Wald Managing Principal, John Wald.

    John Wald

    Managing Principal

  • Klai Juba Wald Principal, Brian Fink.

    Brian Fink

    Principal

  • Klai Juba Wald Principal, Ann Fleming.

    Ann Fleming

    Principal

  • Klai Juba Wald Principal, Michael Stewart.

    Michael Stewart

    Principal

  • Klai Juba Wald Associate Principal, James McCoy.

    James McCoy

    Associate Principal

  • Klai Juba Wald Associate Principal, Leora Oh.

    Leora Oh

    Associate Principal

  • Klai Juba Wald Director of Marketing and Brand Strategy, Elisabeth Brewer.

    Elisabeth Brewer

    Director of Marketing + Brand Strategy

  • Klai Juba Wald Director of Interiors, Karen Licea.

    Karen Licea

    Director of Interior Design

  • Klai Juba Wald Creative Director of Interiors, Jordan Banares.

    Jordan Banares

    Creative Director of Interiors

  • Klai Juba Wald Creative Director of Interiors, Trisno Warsito.

    TRISNO WARSITO

    Creative Director of Interiors

  • Klai Juba Wald Design Coordinator, Miguel Villegas.

    Miguel Villegas

    Design Coordinator

  • Klai Juba Wald Creative Director of Graphics, Jose Davalos.

    Jose Davalos

    Director of Graphics

  • Klai Juba Wald Creative Director of IT, Felix Hernandez.

    Felix Hernandez

    Director of IT

  • Klai Juba Wald Corporate Controller, Devon Evanski.

    Devon Evanksi

    Corporate Controller

  • Klai Juba Wald Corporate Administrator, Joni Trageton.

    Joni Trageton

    Corporate Administrator

  • Klai Juba Wald Controller, Jordan Lietz.

    Jordan Lietz

    Controller

SENIOR ASSOCIATES

Chris Bachiochi

Eddie Cervantes

Savita Deva

Marco Davis

Mike Hawla

Brian Kneesel

Aaron Malmedal

ChanHo Park

Kelly Scherbenski

Justin Warner

Robert White

Anthony Yue

ASSOCIATES

Zina Adams

John Burfening

Alexis Church

Geoffrey Clarkson

Bobbi Jo A. De Leon

Lori Duran

Charles Gonzales

Emre Keskintepe

Kit Yee Li

Teodora McNulty

Christina Thiem

Morgan Vargas

november 21, 2025

Klai Juba Wald Architecture + Interiors Day


On November 21st, 2025, we had the incredible honor of being officially recognized with Klai Juba Wald Architecture + Interiors Day in the City of Las Vegas, the City of Henderson, and by Clark County in celebration of our 30th anniversary.

These proclamations reflect the trust of our clients, the strength of our partnerships, and the unwavering dedication of our people over the past three decades.

Our sincere thanks to Mayor Shelley Berkeley, Mayor Michelle Romero, Commissioner Becker, and the Office of the County Commissioners for acknowledging the impact of architecture, design, and community collaboration across our region.

This honor belongs to our entire team.


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