Michael Kollin

Bio

As the founder, president & CEO of Kollin Altomare Architects, Michael’s 30+ years of architectural and project management experience — highlighted by a historied career in hospitality design — is the engine driving the vision of Kollin Altomare. And it’s his passion for client service that fuels that engine. Beyond creating a top-shelf experience for every client, Michael also directs design and project development efforts to ensure a final product beyond all expectation. Having been involved in the completion of over 400 hospitality and leisure projects worldwide, he is well versed in hotel/resort operations and the things that truly motivate both owners and end users.

Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Michael graduated from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona with a Bachelor of Architecture. As prolific as he is passionate, Michael is licensed in 26 states and territories, and is a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), and certified by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB). Michael recently became a member of ISHC in 2021.