Craig S. Galati, FAIA, FSMPS, CPSM

Craig Galati, FAIA, FSMPS, CPSM, served as a Principal at LGA for nearly four decades before retiring in April 2026. Throughout his career, Craig played a significant role in shaping the firm’s direction and culture, helping teams develop forward-thinking, strategic solutions for clients and communities alike. Through his passion for workshop facilitation and public outreach, he provided invaluable clarity and direction to numerous public and private organizations. An accomplished speaker, Craig has also worked extensively with groups on leadership and strategy.

Craig is highly respected for his integrity and has received numerous honors throughout his career, including the AIA Nevada Service Award, the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Community Achievement Award for Business, and the American Planning Association DeBoer Excellence in Planning Award for his outstanding service on the City of Las Vegas Planning Commission. He is also a recipient of the AIA Nevada Silver Medal and joined LGA in 1988.

His community involvement has included service on the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee, the Downtown Alliance, and the Board of Directors for The Mob Museum. Craig also served as National President of the Society for Marketing Professional Services.

Craig is the author of several books, including Admit It! 21 Things You Already Know but Apparently Have Forgotten Regarding Client Service (2005), A Man in Transition: Reflections on Relationships, Leadership, and Life (2007), Business From the Heart (2010), and The Reluctant Leader (2021).

“I was born in Ohio,” Craig said, “but moved to Las Vegas as a boy and have been a resident ever since. I met my beautiful wife, Sally, in college and we’ve been married for over 30 years. We have two sons, Corin and Carson.”