LEADERSHIP

Bob Hickman joined Chambers in 1972 as an interior designer and by 1981 was named President—the first individual to hold the position who was not a member of the Chambers family. In 2001, Bob became the Owner/CEO and in 2009, he assumed his current position as Chairman of the Board. Today, Bob continues to advise on the firm’s strategic decisions and overall design efforts. Throughout his more than 50 years at Chambers, Bob’s leadership and influence have contributed to much of the firm’s growth into its current position as one of the nation’s most respected planning, architecture and design firms. Of the many contributions Bob has made to Chambers and the design industry, perhaps among the greatest is his belief in the beauty of simplicity and straightforward design that is “timeless and classic.”

Rick Snellinger is one of the private club industry’s most respected voices in strategic planning and club design. He joined Chambers in 1991 and was named President and CEO in 2004. In 2025, Rick transitioned from the role of President while continuing to serve as CEO and assuming the additional role of Managing Partner, supporting the firm’s next generation of leadership.

Throughout his tenure, Rick has worked with hundreds of private country, golf, city, and yacht clubs across the United States and abroad, helping translate member needs into creative, well-executed planning and design solutions. A noted industry expert, he speaks frequently on trends affecting the club industry, with a particular focus on enhancing member experience and long-term value.

Rick has been widely recognized for his contributions to the profession. He was selected as a finalist for SmartCEO’s Circle of Excellence in 2015 and was named one of the Top 10 Individuals Shaping the Future of Private Clubs by Golf Inc. magazine in 2017. BoardRoom magazine recognized his impact on the industry by naming him a Private Club Influencer in 2019 and presenting him with the 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award. Under Rick’s leadership, Chambers has consistently been recognized as the Strategic Planning and Master Planning Firm of the Year in the private club industry.

John Snellinger joined Chambers in 2004, bringing a strong background in business and financial management. His expertise quickly made him an integral driver of the firm’s strategic and facilities planning efforts, where he played a key role in developing financial models and pro formas that help clients secure financing for capital improvements.

In 2025, John was appointed President of Chambers, marking an important milestone in the firm’s next generation of leadership. In this role, he provides strategic leadership across the organization while overseeing firmwide planning services. He continues to lead Chambers’ planning and research initiatives, including membership survey development, analysis, and reporting, as well as advancing the firm’s capabilities in AI integration, financial modeling, and pro forma development.

As President, John is focused on strengthening long-term strategy, supporting clients’ evolving needs, and stewarding Chambers’ continued growth and legacy.

Charlie Turner joined Chambers after spending nearly a decade at two of Washington, D.C.’s most respected architecture and design firms—Hickok Cole Architects and ForrestPerkins. He initially joined the firm as Director of Interior Design, bringing with him an extensive portfolio of hospitality design work for restaurants, spas, fitness centers, luxury hotels and resorts, as well as experience in mixed-use and multifamily projects.

Today, as an Owner and Chief Brand and Strategy Officer, Charlie helps guide Chambers’ long-term vision, brand positioning, and strategic growth while continuing to serve as Principal and Firmwide Director of Interior Design. In this role, he leads the firm’s interior design efforts, blending deep hospitality expertise with a strong understanding of private clubs to respond to evolving member expectations through innovative planning and design.

Lee Hyden joined Chambers with more than 20 years of experience in architecture and design. Prior to joining the firm, she held multiple leadership positions at several prestigious Baltimore-based design firms, including Ayers Saint Gross and Patrick Sutton Associates, and served as Work Studio Director at Gensler’s Atlanta office.

Today, as an Owner and Chief Operations Officer, Lee provides operational leadership across the firm while continuing to serve as Firmwide Principal of Architecture. Her expertise in both architecture and interior design enables her to seamlessly direct Chambers’ firmwide architectural efforts, ensuring alignment between design vision, operational execution, and client outcomes.

An accomplished speaker, Lee has presented at numerous industry events and conferences, including NeoCon East and NeoCon Chicago, where she addressed the topic of “Bridging the Gap” between architecture and interior design.

Rachel Swan joined Chambers after six years at one of Washington, D.C.’s leading interior design and architecture firms, ForrestPerkins, where she held a range of roles including office manager, human resources administrator, project accountant, and financial manager.

Today, as an Owner and Chief Profitability Officer, Rachel provides firmwide financial and operational oversight, working closely with all Chambers offices to integrate project management efforts and create seamless, efficient workflows. In her role as Director of Financial Reporting, she partners with studio directors and project managers to establish schedules, monitor budgeted hours, manage client accounts, and oversee fee billings, supporting the firm’s financial performance and long-term objectives.

Barbara List joined Chambers in 2001, lending her extensive financial expertise to our growing firm. Prior to joining Chambers, Barbara worked for nearly 20 years at Citibank Financial as an analyst and product support specialist. Today, she oversees Chambers’ firm-wide procurement and human resources operations and is an essential member of our project management team.

Lauren Gordon joined Chambers with a unique expertise in visual arts, graphic design, business administration, and communications. Today, Lauren oversees all firm branding, marketing and advertising efforts and serves as Creative Director and Editor-in-Chief for the firm’s quarterly e-magazine, Club Road. Lauren leads Chambers’ Creative Studio and manages the development of all member communications, membership brochures, and client presentations. She also plays a significant role in assisting with the firm’s master planning, strategic planning, and membership survey efforts.

David Witt joined Chambers with over 15 years of experience as a designer and project manager for a vast array of commercial projects, including private clubs, office buildings, food service facilities, and distribution and retail centers. David’s ability to effectively organize and navigate complex planning challenges to accomplish organizational objectives and project delivery is critical to the success of each project he leads. As Director of Architecture for the Baltimore office, David fosters collaboration among the architecture and design teams, utilizing his expert skill set to facilitate the success of projects from pre-design through construction administration focused on unique and functional design solutions.

Jeff Yang’s professional experience encompasses a broad range of architectural design including hospitality, high-end residential, and master planning around the world, including such esteemed international hospitality projects as The One and Only Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa; St. Regis Hotel in Amman, Jordan; Dubai Festival City Community Club, United Arab Emirates; and Vanke City Garden Community Planning in Guangzhou, China. Today, Jeff leads the firm’s architectural design efforts for various master planning and architectural projects. A skilled artist, Jeff also uses his talents to bring Chambers’ conceptual designs to life in picturesque hand-drawn renderings.

Kiet Ta joined Chambers with 25 years of experience in national and global design for hospitality, mixed-use, multi-family/condos, and retail buildings. With an impressive work history at Gensler and Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, Kiet leads Chambers’ Naples office with a wealth of knowledge and talent in leading teams with multi-cultural environments to collaborate on the design and implementation of global projects from concept through construction. Kiet’s projects have won national and international awards that have been featured in design magazines. His experiences have also led him to teach and guest critique at various universities of design.

Cindy Olsen joined Chambers with a strong background in high-end residential design and project management. Cindy began her career in Baltimore at Alexander Baer Associates (now Crosby Jenkins Associates) where she designed high-end, private residences in Beverly Hills, New York City, Fire Island, Cape Cod, Key West, Arizona and Baltimore. Her experience with projects across the country has given her a rich perspective into all aspects of the design process and project management. Cindy leads the design studio in Chambers’ Baltimore office and offers a natural balance of creativity and knowledge to bring client visions to fruition.