JOE VELA AIA, LEED AP
MANAGING PRINCIPAL, CENTRAL VALLEY
ABOUT JOE Joe has over 35 years of construction experience in a variety of industries. Through the years, he has worked on a wide variety of building types from private projects, prisons, churches, police stations, fire stations, hospitals and education projects. In 1995 Joe joined Aedis as a project manager and for the past 27 plus years, Joe has focused on the community college educational sector of architecture. He has led all aspects of planning, design and construction. He is well known for his thorough knowledge of projects, positive client interaction, management skills, and understanding the large picture for his clients. Joe prides himself in unifying his clients and user groups during design and execution. As a principal of the firm since 2006, Joe focuses on client relations, operations and business development. Joe has also been involved in several large community college projects. Joe is the past President of the Board of the San Jose Evergreen Community College Foundation and volunteers in public safety organizations outside the office. PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION/MEMBERSHIP • California Architectural Registration C-27833 • LEED® Accredited Professional, U.S. Green Building Council • American Institute of Architects: Member • Construction Specifications Institute: Member • Glenco/McGraw Hill Educational Advisory Board: Member • AIA Emergency Preparedness Committee Member • CCFC: Member EDUCATION Bachelor of Architecture California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS Solano Community College Building 300 Feasibility Study Solano Community College District Vallejo Autotech Security Enhancement Project Solano Community College District San Jose City College Cosmetology/Reprographics Building Conversion San Jose-Evergreen Community College District San Jose City College Fine Arts & Multidisciplinary Arts Complex San Jose-Evergreen Community College District Evergreen Valley College Central Plant & Police Station San Jose-Evergreen Community College District Evergreen Valley College Acacia Phase-3 Renovations & Swing Space San Jose-Evergreen Community College District San Jose City College Office of the President Renovations San Jose-Evergreen Community College District San Jose City College Building B Renovation San Jose-Evergreen Community College District San Jose City College New Parking Structure San Jose-Evergreen Community College District Skyline Community College, Skyline Coffee San Mateo County Community College District College of San Mateo Legacy Building Painting Scheme San Mateo County Community College District