Johnson-Lancaster and Associates Inc. Launches Las Vegas Restaurant Design Group (LVRDG), Bringing Industry Expertise and Local Market Insights to the Vegas Dining Scene
Las Vegas, NV – February 3, 2025 – Brad Lancaster, President of Johnson-Lancaster and Associates Inc., one of the nation’s top Kitchen Equipment Contractors, is proud to announce the launch of the Las Vegas Restaurant Design Group (LVRDG). 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 Summerlin 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.”
With over 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.
Supporting Benson is Adam Swick, newly appointed National Contract Sales Manager. Swick’s impressive background in construction and sales leadership, including roles with Behr/KILZ Paint and as Vice President for the South + 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,” said Benson.
The LVRDG will be based in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information or to schedule a consultation, contact info@lvrestaurantdesign.com.
About Johnson-Lancaster and Associates Inc.
Johnson-Lancaster and Associates Inc. is one of the largest foodservice equipment and supply companies in the United States. Headquartered in Clearwater, FL, Johnson-Lancaster has a nationwide presence as a foodservice equipment and supply dealer/fabricator. The group of companies include Johnson-Lancaster and Associates Inc., JLA Equipment Distributors, Bezac Equipment Company, Restaurant Supply LLC, Sparks/Tailored Foodservice Fabrication and IFE/SDRDG (SoCal). The addition of LVRDG opens a new chapter signaling an exciting era of growth, innovation, and exceptional service expansion across Johnson-Lancaster and its associated entities.
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