Chris Gorney
Director of Creative Sourcing and Procurement, Associate
Chris works closely with the interiors team, builders, and vendors to ensure the highest quality items for each unique project, while negotiating with manufacturers to achieve the best cost and time-efficient results.
Using a design-first approach, Chris has the advantage of understanding the nuances of millwork, furnishing, and custom fabrication in order to reach a true-to-concept product. He brings with him nearly a decade of experience working across multiple disciplines within the design industry. His work has spanned across hospitality, interiors, architecture, urban design, construction, planning, food & beverage, and multi-family spaces, along with an expertise in specialty fabrication.
Prior to joining RDC, Chris founded his own hospitality consulting firm. Before that he served as the Chief Creative Officer and founding principal at Division 51, a design/build firm based in Kansas City, Missouri. He holds a master’s degree from the school of Architecture, Planning, and Design, and a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the University of Kansas.
Director of Creative Sourcing and Procurement, Associate
Chris works closely with the interiors team, builders, and vendors to ensure the highest quality items for each unique project, while negotiating with manufacturers to achieve the best cost and time-efficient results.
Using a design-first approach, Chris has the advantage of understanding the nuances of millwork, furnishing, and custom fabrication in order to reach a true-to-concept product. He brings with him nearly a decade of experience working across multiple disciplines within the design industry. His work has spanned across hospitality, interiors, architecture, urban design, construction, planning, food & beverage, and multi-family spaces, along with an expertise in specialty fabrication.
Prior to joining RDC, Chris founded his own hospitality consulting firm. Before that he served as the Chief Creative Officer and founding principal at Division 51, a design/build firm based in Kansas City, Missouri. He holds a master’s degree from the school of Architecture, Planning, and Design, and a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the University of Kansas.
Director of Creative Sourcing and Procurement, Associate
Chris works closely with the interiors team, builders, and vendors to ensure the highest quality items for each unique project, while negotiating with manufacturers to achieve the best cost and time-efficient results.
Using a design-first approach, Chris has the advantage of understanding the nuances of millwork, furnishing, and custom fabrication in order to reach a true-to-concept product. He brings with him nearly a decade of experience working across multiple disciplines within the design industry. His work has spanned across hospitality, interiors, architecture, urban design, construction, planning, food & beverage, and multi-family spaces, along with an expertise in specialty fabrication.
Prior to joining RDC, Chris founded his own hospitality consulting firm. Before that he served as the Chief Creative Officer and founding principal at Division 51, a design/build firm based in Kansas City, Missouri. He holds a master’s degree from the school of Architecture, Planning, and Design, and a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the University of Kansas.