RealFood Hospitality Strategy & Design appointed CJ Ametrano to serve as vice president, design development. Ametrano will lead the firm’s RF DesignStudio, a design house within RFHSD that provides community planning, interior design and specialized foodservice design for the hospitality segment.

CJ AmetranoAmetrano brings more than 25 years of experience in lifestyle-driven community design, brand integration and strategic development, per a release. Prior to joining RFHSD, she held executive leadership positions at Ryan Young Interiors and Toll Brothers, Inc.

RF DesignStudio was formed in 2024 when Troon's clubhouse design team was integrated under the RFHSD umbrella. It strives to deliver “holistic design development solutions for various environments, including clubhouse, food and beverage, fitness and wellness, retail and dynamic shared hospitality spaces.”

RFHSD is a Troon company.