Title: Owner
Company: Thomas Burger Design Inc., dba Zen Interiors Inc.
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Thomas C. Burger Jr., owner of Thomas Burger Design Inc., formally known as Zen Interiors Inc., has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Business Owners for dedication, achievements, and leadership in home design.
With nearly 40 years of experience as an award-winning designer, author, and keynote speaker to his credit, Mr. Burger has excelled as the owner and founder of Thomas Burger Design Inc. and Zen Interiors Inc. in New York City since 1987. His esteemed prowess in the field of architecture and design has earned him the distinction of “The International Guru of Design and Style” from the likes of The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. While he is renowned for designing beautiful spaces, Mr. Burger is a firm believer of his work’s ability to positively influence the human soul by redefining the luxury lifestyle, manifesting the divine to achieve optimal tranquility and energy, and ensuring his creations reflect the lives, goals, dreams, and visions of his clients.
Having also been an invited guest on multiple television programs, Mr. Burger’s expertly curated portfolio of work over the past 37 years includes myriad notable figures, including HRH King Hussein of Jordan, The Royal Family of Monaco, executives of multiple Fortune 500 companies, stars of both television and film and successful athletes. After nearly 20 years in business, he expanded upon his firm to include a West Coast office in Las Vegas to serve his growing client base in California, Utah, Arizona, Oregon, Washington, and Nevada in 2006. He has also been a significant figure in reshaping landmark buildings throughout New York City. Mr. Burger has even been asked to design and develop a “city of the future” for the Government of the People’s Republic of China, which will focus on responsible urban planning while implementing state-of-the-art technology and architectural designs.
Celebrated by a number of presidential administrations for his exceptional business practices, Mr. Burger was recognized as an honorary chairperson to the House Majority Trust by George W. Bush in 2004. He was likewise honored as the Businessman of the Year by the National Republican Congressional Committee’s Business Advisory Council in 2003 and 2005. Furthermore, Mr, Burger was presented with the National Leadership Award from The National Congressional Committee in 2006.
Before embarking on his professional path, Mr. Burger pursued an education at Indiana University Bloomington where he earned degrees in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology in 1983. He continued his academic efforts at the New York School of Interior Design, studying design and architecture between 1983 and 1985. Inspired by cultures from around the world, Mr. Burger has further expanded on his stylistic expertise from the practical application of his work, having established himself as a premier designer in both sumptuous traditional and tailored contemporary styles.
Beyond his primary responsibilities within the field, Mr. Burger has contributed to various organizations and charities throughout his career. In relation to his architectural endeavors, he remains affiliated with the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), the Architectural and Decorative Arts Society (ADAS), and the Building Owner and Managers Association (BOMA). He has also been a patron of entities devoted to the preservation of history and the arts, including the National Historical Society, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Museum of Modern Art in New York City, and the Native American Heritage Association. Mr. Burger has been additionally associated with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Ronald McDonald House, Prince’s Trust, amfAR, the National Breast Cancer Coalition, the Nevada’s Blind Children Foundation, among other charitable nonprofits.
Mr. Burger has likewise received much acclaim for his transformative internship and leadership seminar programs, which have guided and fostered hundreds of young entrepreneurs from across the globe in making an impact and solving real problems in their own lives and communities. He remains committed to improving the world however he may, from improving standards of health, advocating for environmental care and concerns, attending to both the young and elderly in need, and bolstering philosophies that can make a difference in the world. As a testament to his multifaceted career path, Mr. Burger was proudly listed among the Top 20 Entrepreneurs by Deluxe Version Magazine.
Mr. Burger has attributed his success to his hard work, a quality instilled in him by his loving and supportive parents. In 2020, he rebranded his business with a distinctive new look that highlights his mission of creating homes with their own soul and environments that continue to shape their inhabitants. Looking toward the future, Mr. Burger hopes to continue forging a path toward a better future with like-minded collaborators who understand the value of the human spirit.
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