Meet Our Team
The Visionaries Behind the Design
At CDA Design, our team is more than a collective of designers—we are storytellers, artisans, and innovators, each dedicated to crafting spaces that transcend the ordinary. With a shared passion for beauty, precision, and sophistication, we bring expertise and artistry together to transform ideas into immersive, breathtaking realities. Every project is a reflection of our commitment to excellence, where creativity meets purpose and vision becomes masterpiece.
John Cochran
President, Interior Designer
John received his degree in 1987 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Interior Design and Industrial Technology) from the University of North Texas.
He founded ClubDesign Associates in 1990, and in 2018 founded the CDA Global Management, and in 2019 acquired his first Country Club, Five Oaks Country Club, outside of Nashville TN, and founded CDA Realty LLC which develops extra acreage around Country Clubs for real estate or commercial development.
In the same year, John was selected to serve on the Advisory Board at the University of North Texas for the College of Visual Arts & Design, and on the Board of Governors for Colonial Country Club & Chairs the House Committee.
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Kendall Kalldin
Project Interior Designer
Kendall joined ClubDesign in 2006. She started her career at a large hotel design firm in Dallas, but now loves the niche market of country club and restaurant design and serves as a Senior Designer and Project Manager.
A born and bred 7th generation Texan, Kendall graduated from Texas Christian University with a B.S in Interior Design and is a Registered Interior Designer in the State of Texas. As part of her undergraduate studies, she participated in TCU’s study abroad program in Florence and Venice, Italy.
Outside of the design firm, Kendall is an avid gardener, a wine enthusiast (her family is starting a vineyard!) and loves to travel with her husband.
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Lori Calder
Project Interior Designer
Lori began her career at ClubDesign Associates in 2002. She is a graduate of Baylor University with a B.S. in Interior Design, a Registered Interior Designer in the state of Texas, and serves as a Senior Designer and Project Manager.
During her time at ClubDesign Associates Lori has worked on numerous country clubs across the United States and brings 19 years of experience, knowledge and proficiency to each project she leads.
Lori is married to her high school sweetheart and together they have a daughter and a son. She is involved in the community as a member of the Women’s Ministry Team at her church and a parent volunteer at her children's school. In her free time, Lori enjoys reading, playing board games, and traveling.
moreA Legacy of Artistry and Expertise
True design is timeless, and so is the dedication of our team. With unwavering attention to detail and an innate understanding of luxury, we curate experiences that redefine elegance. Our strength lies in collaboration, innovation, and an unyielding pursuit of perfection.
For those who seek distinction in design, we invite you to experience the expertise and artistry of CDA Design—where every space tells a story, and every detail is designed to inspire.