Sam is a registered architect in California with over 40 years of international experience in hospitality design and resort planning. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Since early 2000, Sam has been consulting with Warner Group Architects, where he has completed numerous award-winning projects.

Outside of his professional career, Sam is a globe-trotter with a passion for exploring exotic lands, immersing himself in local cultures, and allowing these experiences to inspire his creative way of life.