Justin Bain

Founder

Born in Cleveland, Ohio and a resident of Los Angeles, CA Justin Bain is an experience-focused hospitality consultant, entrepreneur, and hotelier. His focus has been working with financial corporations on acquiring historic assets and converting them into high-end, one-of-a-kind luxury hotels.  Recent examples include L’Auberge de Sedona in Sedona, AZ which was named the #1 hotel in the South West in 2017 and the 150-year-old MacArthur Place in Sonoma, CA which was named one of 2019 top hotel openings by Travel and Leisure. In addition, Bain is also a principal in what will become Joshua Tree’s first full-service hotel expected to open late in 2023.

Prior to his hospitality days, Bain helped start Shortlist Digital, a boutique management firm for the world’s top-tier production companies, and Man Made Content, a creative content studio focused on idea intersection and market penetration. Bain has produced projects for clients such as Google, Apple, Nike, and Facebook, among others, and worked with agencies including Chiat Day, Saatchi & Saatchi, 72andSunny, and more. His productions have been awarded the highest marks in their industries including Emmy's, Cannes Lions, Clio’s, and Webby’s. 

Justin Graduated with Honors from Ohio University and has completed Cornell Universities Executive Masters Program in Hotel Management.