SCRDG expands to Las Vegas
Encinitas-based SoCal Restaurant and Design Group launches its Las Vegas expansion for commercial kitchen equipment for restaurants and hospitality
ENCINITAS — Brad Lancaster, president of Johnson-Lancaster and Associates Inc., one of the nation's top Kitchen Equipment Contractors, has announced the launch of the Las Vegas Restaurant Design Group (LVRDG), according to a press release.
Combining decades of expertise in designing, building, and supplying commercial kitchens with local market insights, this newly established team is set to revolutionize the Las Vegas restaurant and hospitality sectors. LVRDG will leverage the extensive reach and resources of Johnson-Lancaster to cater to the fast-growing needs of this market, where the company has already completed several high-profile projects.
By joining forces with Johnson-Lancaster, LVRDG delivers the unique advantage of the large company’s significant buying power while maintaining the personalized service and high-touch experience typical of boutique operations. The result is a robust partnership equipped to meet the evolving needs of the hospitality and culinary industries with precision and care.
Michael Benson, a resident of Solana Beach and seasoned professional in hospitality design and architecture, will serve as president of LVRDG.
“With my deep-rooted relationships in this market and past experience building projects such as the Jose Andres Bazaar Mar in the Crystal Mall, I’m confident this expansion will be a great success,” he said.
With more than 30 years of experience in the industry, Benson currently helms the IFE Group/ Southern California Restaurant Design Group (SCRDG), also a subsidiary of Johnson-Lancaster, and is known as an industry leader who can bring chef and owner visions to life while still maintaining timelines and budgets. SCRDG’s corporate headquarters are based in Encinitas.
Supporting Benson is Adam Swick, newly appointed national contract sales manager. Swick's background is in construction and sales leadership, including roles with Behr/KILZ Paint and as vice president for the South and West regions at TriMark, brings additional expertise to the team.
“With Adam’s strong local expertise and our wealth of experience, LVRDG will bring a new, much-needed resource to the Las Vegas restaurant and hotel community,” Benson said.
The LVRDG will be based in Las Vegas. For more information or to schedule a consultation, contact info@lvrestaurantdesign.com.
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