The AIA College of Fellows Quarterly Q1 2022

The AIA College of Fellows

Quarterly

Q1 2022

Together Again In this issue: Investiture of 2020 and 2021 Fellows Inauguration of 60th Chancellor Roger Schluntz, FAIA

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AIA College of Fellows Founded in 1952, the College of Fellows is composed of members of the Institute who are elevated to Fellowship by a jury of their peers. Fellowship is one of the highest honors the AIA can bestow upon a member. Elevation to Fellowship not only recognizes the achievement of the architect as an individual, but also elevates before the public and the profession those architects who have made significant contributions to architecture and to society.

In this Issue | Q1 2022

Message from the Chancellor

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Regional Representative's Message

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Regional Representatives' Profiles

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Announcements

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Calls for Proposals

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News From YAF

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COF /YAF Align Mentorship Program

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Ways to Contribute

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2021 Governance Week Recap

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2021 Leslie Boney Spirit of Fellowship Award

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2022 Chancellor Introduction

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Feature: Why We Give

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The Heritage Society

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Fellows Remembered

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Sustaining the College

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Commemorative Courtyard Application

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2022 Chancellor's Cup Golf Open

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COF RESOURCE GUIDE THE PATH TO FELLOWSHIP The American Institute of Architects College of Fellows Path to Fellowship 2019

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Quarterly Mission to explore and communicate the activities and goals of the College of Fellows

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COLLEGE OF FELLOWS NEWSLETTER ARCHIVE

2022 Executive Committee

The AIA College of Fellows

NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2018

IN THIS ISSUE:

Investiture - St. Patrick’s Cathedral A’18 COF Recap

Chancellor Roger Schluntz, FAIA Vice Chancellor Frances Halsband, FAIA Bursar Ron Blitch , FAIA Secretary Kate Schwennsen, FAIA

2022 Editorial Committee

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EMERGING PROFESSIONAL COMPONENT GRANT APPLICATION

Editor-In-Chief Gabriela Baierle, AIA Chair Regional Representatives Jeanne Jackson, FAIA COF Executive Director Douglas Paul AIA Staff Liaison Muza Conforti

COLLEGE OF FELLOWS REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE WELCOME PACKET

COLLEGE OF FELLOWS FORMER CHANCELLORS DIRECTORY

The American Institute of Architects College of Fellows Directory of Former Chancellors 2019

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YAF CONNECTION ARCHIVE

Connection

The architecture and design journal of the Young Architects Forum

This issue: Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (J.E.D.I) What are the possibilities of J.E.D.I. driven design?

Emerging professionals seek ways to create justice in design process, curate avenues for equitable practice, showcase diversity in thought and leadership, inclusion in work culture, and much more.

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Message from the Chancellor G

reetings, Friends and Colleagues; First, regarding the December Investiture combining both the 2020 and 2021 new AIA Fellows in December, on behalf of the College I want to extend a huge THANK YOU to former Chancellors John Castellana and Peter Kuttner.

Against all odds and with the expert assistance of AIA staff and wading through countless COVID ‘inspired’ options and scheduling difficulties, the event went down in splendid and memorable fashion at the Opera House at the Kennedy Center. Even the weather cooperated that December day.

For those who couldn’t attend, I hope you were able to view the Investiture Ceremony via live streaming – that also a first.

Again, Welcome new Fellows!

The 7th Chancellor of the College, the venerated G. Holmes Perkins, FAIA, for many years served as the dean of architecture at the University of Pennsylvania. His many accomplishments are extraordinary and earned him the AIA/ ACSA Topaz Medal - the highest honor an academician may receive. I believe I am the second Chancellor in the College’s 60-year history whose primary attainments were set in the context of the university. Perkins, still today, casts an exceptionally long shadow, along with his many successors of the College. I can only assure you, with your candid advice and help I will do my best in this role. As I begin my term I am excited for the year ahead for the College, and optimistic that we are well positioned to realize our three primary missions.

SUSTAINING THE COLLEGE Going forward, we welcome aboard our new Editor, Gabriela Baierle, as well as our new College of Fellows Executive Director, Doug Paul. In this edition of the COF newsletter (now the COF Quarterly, you probably noticed) you will be able to read more about each. I can attest that both have hit the ground running! Our latest addition to the Executive Committee, Kate Schwennsen – featured in the previous edition of the COF Newsletter, has agreed to provide oversight as well as desired enhancement of the College’s expanding communications with our 3500 or so AIA Fellows.

Photography: William Stewart

John Castellana mentioned in the previous COF Newsletter that an appointed Task Force will soon be recommending options for the COF in consideration of the new Regional Structure recently adopted by the AIA. While it is very doubtful that we will have Regional Representatives for each state, unlike the AIA new mapping for its Strategic Council membership, we expect the reorganization to increase the number of our COF Regions - and thus the number of our Regional Representatives, from the approximately 39 Fellows now serving in this capacity to possibly 45 leaders. We have big plans underway for A’22, to be in person for the first time in three years, live in Chicago. More on that a little later. There are over 150 AIA Fellows residing in or near Chicago, these include such notables as former AIA President Peter Exley and Don Hackl.

MENTORSHIP Of the three primary missions of the College, Mentorship continues as a priority for continuing and renewed action as we engage with emerging professionals and Young Architects.

Collaborations exist with the YAF and through local, regional, and individual initiatives. Of organizational importance, we rely on our COF Regional Representatives to assist and help coordinate efforts undertaken by various AIA Components.

We are fortunate in having Jeanne Jackson, FAIA, continuing with her critical leadership role as the Chair of the Council of Regional Representatives with these many and often disparate efforts. (See also the feature on the COF/YAF Align Mentorship Program in this issue.)

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RESEARCH and OUTREACH In keeping with the College’s research mission, early this Spring a Jury will select the 11th recipient of the Latrobe Prize and the accompanying $100,000 grant award. This consequential initiative was initiated in 2000 with the specific intention as serving as a catalyst for investigations into issues of vital importance to the profession. The Latrobe Prize has continued through the years thanks to the support of donations of individual AIA Fellows.

Of note and importance, the College will continue supporting and funding the AIA Component Grants Program, directed in support of our profession’s Emerging Professionals. These competitive grants to our AIA Components provide critical funding to support our emerging professionals in various, enterprising pursuits.

This year we are seeking proposals that call for organized efforts that are expected to center, in some measure, on local community development and outreach initiatives, not unlike efforts of the Community Design Centers that proliferated across the US in the ‘70s. Ideally and as noted in the “Call for Proposal” (page xx of this issue of the Quarterly), the proposed activities will include engagement of both community leadership and professionals with the emerging professionals.

You will find in the issue the “2022 Call for Proposals.”

CHICAGO A’22 Starting us off with A’22 will be the Chancellors Cup Golf Tournament. The brainchild of Al Rubeling, Chancellor of the College in 2015, he and 2019 Chancellor Ed Vance, will once again be organizing this event. While a very important funding raiser for the College, we know that for most the event is really about having a good time.

One special event that we host, the time-honored “Party with the Fellows,” will be recast with a new name, and an enhanced purpose. It will now be billed as the "Celebration with the Fellows" and to be more than a party; we will be focusing the spotlight on the 2020, 2021, and 2022 AIA Young Architect recipients– making something of a fuss in honoring these talented professionals licensed as architects ten years or less.

The spotlight, of course, will be on the 2022 New Fellows, the Investiture to be held in Louis Sullivan’s time-honored, Chicago Auditorium. Completed in 1889, this historic landmark is certainly a fitting and extraordinary venue for this significant ceremony. This event will be preceded by a luncheon for the new Fellows at the University Club of Chicago.

Al Rubeling and John Sorrenti will be addressing these distinguished individuals, summarizing what it means to be an AIA Fellow and the expectations that are anticipated with elevation to Fellowship. The annual Convocation Reception and Gala Dinner will conclude the festivities.

More details will be provided in the next issue of the Quarterly.

Chicago is a great place for architects to meet, and we intend to make the gathering memorable for AIA Fellows. So make your plans now to attend!

DEVELOPMENT I’m very pleased to report that our efforts to enhance our investment fund and grants with donations from Fellows has yielded record-setting contributions, with other $210,000 received in 2021. A listing of donors, by State, is included in this issue of the COF Quarterly.

In the coming months the Executive Committee will explore additional opportunities to “give away money” (former Chancellor Lenore Lucey’s simple explanation of what the College ‘does’) in support of our primary missions. In that regard, we encourage your suggestions and advice.

Toward that end and with the expert guidance of the Chair Jeanne Jackson, along with the efforts of our valued Regional Representatives, we will be reaching out to all 3500 or so Fellows in the coming months. Our College’s Bursar, Ron Blitch, will anchor those initiatives on behalf of the ExCom, with the clear expectation that participation in our annual fund-raising efforts will continue to increase the College’s level of giving, and setting a new record of giving for 2022.

And in closing and on behalf of the Executive Committee, I want to extend a huge CONGRATULATIONS and welcome to our new Fellows, the Class of 2022. I look forward to greeting each of you in Chicago as we recognize your past accomplishments and celebrate your advancement.

Thank you for the opportunity,

Roger Schluntz, FAIA

60th Chancellor of the College of Fellows schluntz@unm.edu

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Regional Representative's Message

By Jeanne Jackson, FAIA standpoint of commonalities and numbers of Fellows. The final recommendations are under further study, but should be finalized prior to the ‘A22 Conference. Until that time, please feel free to communicate with the RRs that are associated with your former Region.

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i Friends! Welcome to 2022! Last year I suggested that we could surely assume that this year will be better than the last one. . .and I once again retain that optimism! I guess that attitude is an attribute of our profession.

As you may know, early in December many of the 2020 and 2021 New Fellows gathered in Washington DC for a long awaited and very joyful Investiture celebration. For those who were able to be there and participate, it will stay for a long time in our memories. It truly was special. And as I write this message, the submissions to the 2022 College of Fellows are being juried – and a whole new class of Fellows will join our ranks in February!

NEW YEAR BUSINESS As most of you know, you are represented in the College by those designated as your “Regional Representatives”. This past year, a resolution was passed in the AIA annual business meeting to move to a state-by-state representation model.

However, within the College of Fellows, that model has been found to be impractical. Following the passage of the resolution, the COF ExCom set up a Task Force (of which I’m a member), to study the effect that switching to a stateby-state model would have within the College. You may not realize that of the 55 states/jurisdictions, 29 actually have less than 25 Fellows. Seventeen have less than 10 Fellows, and 9 have less than 5. The Task Force has recommended to the ExCom to move our Representation model into a “Regional Hybrid”. This translates to a model based on the regions as they were, but “tweaked” where it might make sense from the

If you don’t know who your Regional Rep is please check the directory in the 2022 Regional Representative Welcome Packet, found on ISSUU. These hardworking Fellows are, as always, there to answer your questions and share your concerns with me and with the Executive Committee of the College, and I encourage you to make contact. Which brings me to the moment when we get to thank those who have served you over the last three years, (some of them a bit longer).

Leaving the Council of Regional Reps this year are California Rep Joel Tomei, FAIA, Illinois Rep Roula Alakiotou FAIA, New York Rep Kelly Hayes-McAlonie, FAIA, Northwest & Pacific Rep Jack Smith, FAIA, South Atlantic Reps Anne Smith, FAIA & Chris Brasier, FAIA, Western Mountain Rep Glenn Fellows, FAIA and International Rep Sam Oboh, FAIA. Please accept our heartfelt thanks for your years of service to the College.

Happily, when Reps leave the Council, new Reps generally join us. I would like to introduce you all to our incoming Reps.

Illinois will add Holly Gerberding, FAIA. New York will gain Dennis Andrejko, FAIA. The South Atlantic will be adding two new Reps, James Gantt Fausett, FAIA, and Walt Teague, FAIA. Texas gains Wendy Dunham Tita, FAIA, and the Western Mountain Region is fortunate to add Jon Sparer, FAIA to the Roster. Our newest California RR is Joyce Polhamus, FAIA, and NW & Pacific will add Chere LeClair, FAIA. And finally, the International Region will be represented by three new Reps; Steven Miller, FAIA, George Kunihiro, FAIA, and Sherif Anis, FAIA. If you know them, fantastic! If you don’t – reach out. All of our new Reps are profiled in this issue of the Newsletter, so you will learn a bit more about each of them.

Thanks!

Jeanne Jackson, FAIA

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Incoming Regional Representatives

Dennis Andrejko, FAIA

Sherif Anis, FAIA

New York

International Region

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ennis A. Andrejko, FAIA is Head of the Department of Architecture in the Golisano Institute for Sustainability at Rochester Institute of Technology. His primary design, scholarship and teaching agenda focuses on renewable energy and high performance buildings; regional design and ecological literacy; passive systems in design and design resiliency. Spanning over thirty years in the profession, Mr. Andrejko’s work has been featured in numerous documentaries, newspaper articles and television segments, and he has lectured widely throughout the United States, Europe and Central America.

Dennis served as President of the Buffalo/Western New York Chapter of the AIA; as State Director for AIA New York State; and as Regional Director on the National Board of the AIA. He was elected as Vice President to the National Board of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), serving from 2011 through 2012, while heading the Board Knowledge Committee that oversaw the knowledge portfolio of the Institute.

He received a Bachelor of Architecture, cum laude, at Arizona State University and a Master of Architecture in Advanced Studies at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He has been a licensed architect in New York, California, and Arizona with projects in multiple states. Dennis is a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects and a recipient of AIA’s Richard Upjohn Medal.

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herif is Director of Planning and Design at Lead Development, a top-tier real estate management consultancy where he brings a successful track record of innovative designs for a range of global real estate projects.

A founding member of the AIA Middle East Board of Directors and current Executive Director, Sherif has served as the Chapter's Founding Treasurer, Secretary, Vice President and was the 2013 and 2016 President. Sherif also served on the AIA International Board of Directors serving as the founding Zone 1 Region Director and the 2017-2018 Secretary.

With a rich and diverse experience in the USA, London, and the GCC, Sherif relocated to Abu Dhabi from Boston in 2008 and is actively involved in projects in the UAE. An architectural generalist with more than 31 years of experience working in Architecture, Interior Design, and Urban Planning, his work ranges from residential, hospitality, retail, and commercial buildings to academic and institutional facilities, all of which possess the qualities that make any type of project successful, attractive, sustainable, and most importantly, livable.

Sherif holds a Bachelor of Architecture from New York's Syracuse University School of Architecture and is a registered licensed architect in the State of Massachusetts as well as a member of the Boston Society of Architects.

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Incoming Regional Representatives

James Gantt Fausett, FAIA

Holly Gerberding, FAIA

South Atlantic

Illinois

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im Fausett, a native Georgian, at the age of ten, moved to South Florida. He attended middle school and high school in Coral Gables where he was inspired by teachers to study architecture. At Auburn University he earned a Bachelor of Architecture Degree and a Master of Architecture from Georgia Tech. After college, he became a commissioned officer assigned to civil engineering duties in the U.S. Air Force.

Upon completing five years of military service, he returned to Georgia and became a licensed architect and a partner in an architecture firm.

Having a desire to teach and practice architecture, Fausett was hired as a professor of architecture at Georgia Tech which transferred him to Southern Tech, a branch of Georgia Tech.

There he transformed a two-year Architecture Engineering Program into an NAAB, five-year, accredited Architecture Program. AIAS bestowed the honor on Prof. Fausett as the National Architecture Educator of the Year. He currently holds the title of Professor Emeritus.

As an active member of AIA, he is Past President of AIA Atlanta and AIA Georgia. AIA elevated Fausett to the College of Fellows where he serves as the South Atlantic Regional Representative. He has received numerous honors and awards in both architecture and academia.

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ith nearly two decades at Chicago firms and equal time with the City of Chicago, Holly Gerberding has experience in multiple roles of our profession: private sector design and consulting, municipal code and public policy formulation, and program/project management of public works projects. Holly served as Assistant Commissioner in the Chicago Department of Buildings, where she focused on the modernization of building code policy and the City’s pioneering sustainability programs. At the Chicago Department of General Services, she guided municipal building renovations and new construction projects from needs-assessment to design and through the end to delivery, including two gutrenovations that achieved LEED Gold status.

AIA leadership activities include chairing the National Codes & Standards Committee, co-chair of the Host Chapter Steering Committee for the 2014 National Convention, and Director on the National Board. She represented AIA Illinois on the state legislature’s HR 425 Task Force For A Unified Building Code, and served on the ICC’s Sustainable Building Technology Committee which drafted the first version of the International Green Construction Code. Holly currently co-chairs the AIA Chicago/Department of Buildings Working Group focused on building code policy. She is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Northwestern University, as well as the University of Chicago’s Basic Program.

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Incoming Regional Representatives

George Kunihiro, FAIA

Chere LeClair, FAIA

International Region

Northwest & Pacific

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noted American architect/educator, George graduated from University of California/Berkeley and received his M. Arch from Harvard University Graduate School of Design.

George is the Professor of Architecture at Kokushikan University in Tokyo and a Visiting Professor at Tsinghua University in Beijing, Kyoto University of Arts and Crafts and Special Invited Professor at Meiji University. He has taught at Yale University School of Architecture, Columbia GSAPP, Harvard GSD and New Jersey Institute of Technology.

Among the many leadership positions he has held, George served as a President of the Architectural Regional Council Asia (ARCASIA) from 2011-2012 and on the National Board of Directors and the Strategic Council of the AIA, where he is a Member of the College of Fellows since 2009. George served as the President of AIA Japan in 2016 and on the Board of the AIA International in 2017.

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here LeClair has been a professor at Montana State Universities School of Architecture since the fall of 2004 and maintains a private practice. From 20052012, Chere served on the AIA Montana Board of Directors and from 2015-2017, she served on the Strategic Council and was the AIA Northwest and Pacific Region Representative.

Chere contributed to the development of the “Compensation” chapter of the AIA national Guides for Equitable Practice as a member of the Equity and the Future of Architecture committee.

She was responsible for introducing the New Urban Agenda (NUA) to AIA leadership, transforming and crystallizing the Institute’s position on designing for equity. Chere served as the co-chair of the NUA Task Force, and this work resulted in the inclusion of NUA principles in the Framework for Design Excellence as part of the new national COTE award categories and the creation of Equitable Development Frameworks: An Introduction Comparison for Architects.

George has received numerous international recognitions including the Presidential Medals from the AIA and from Federacion de Colegios de Arquitectos de Mexico in recognition of significant contribution to the field of architecture.

His practice is based in Japan and has projects throughout Asia and in the USA.

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Incoming Regional Representatives

Steven Miller, FAIA, RIBA

Joyce Polhamus, FAIA

International Region

California

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teven has been a member of the AIA for over 55 years and a Fellow since 2000. He has served as a member of the Strategic Council representing the International Region and as Chairman of the International Practice Committee (IPCAG).

Steven founded the International Region and the Middle East Chapter as well as serving as a Board member of both groups.

He is also a past President of the AIA Continental Europe Chapter and supported the creation of the Canadian Chapter.

Steven is reprising his role as a COF Representative for the International Region years ago, having been the second Rep ever appointed to this position.

Currently, he is active in the USA and Internationally after previously working in Europe, the Middle East, South and Eastern Asia including China. Steven is presently working on projects in the Caribbean and China as well as the USA. In terms of the COF, he is supporting the “unassigned” membership in South and Central American and just helped the Brazilian group to create a program with the Miami Chapter this month.

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oyce Polhamus leads the San Francisco office of SmithGroup, one of the nation’s largest architecture, engineering, and planning firms. She has focused her career on healthcare and senior living, serving as past chair of the AIA’s National Design for Aging Knowledge Community.

Prior to Office Director, she was the Healthcare Studio Leader, leading a team of 90 staff on award winning healthcare and senior living projects.

She is a strong proponent for utilizing alternative delivery methods, including Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), and building collaborative high-performing teams. She drove the expansion of new disciplines and market sectors in San Francisco and is leading the geographic expansion into Sacramento and the Pacific Northwest. She is a champion of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and is recognized for leading an office culture that is engaging, inspiring, and inclusive.

Additionally, he serves as an Adjunct Professor in a graduate architectural program at the University of Miami, and is part of the NAAB international review.

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Incoming Regional Representatives

Jon Sparer, FAIA

Wendy Dunham Tita, FAIA

Western Mountain Region

Texas

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on retired as a founding principal of YWS Architects in December 2012 after creating the firm in 2001. YWS was an International Design Firm that specialized in leisure design. During Jon’s tenure at YWS he was the design architect for such diverse projects as the MGM Macau, multiple Resorts in China, Delta Downs in Louisiana, Blue Chip Casino in Indiana, Congregation Ner Tamid in Henderson, NV and The Center in downtown Las Vegas.

Prior to founding YWS Jon spent 19 years at Marnell Corrao Associates, the last 10 years as VP Architecture. While at MCA, Jon was the Design Architect for the Borgata in Atlantic City as well as the lead Executive Architect on the Mirage, Treasure Island and Bellagio Resorts in Las Vegas as well as numerous remodels and expansions at most of the casino resorts in Las Vegas. Jon moved around in his college years, attending Quinnipiac College and Arizona State University before attending and graduating from The Ohio State University in 1977, with a semester abroad at Oxford. Jon is the current Nevada State Fellow Representative and past President of both the Nevada and Las Vegas Chapters of the AIA. Jon was the Co-Chair of A’19; the last ‘in-person’ National Conference on Architecture held in Las Vegas in June 2019.

After 32 years together, Jon and John Klai, FAIA, married in 2014 and live in Las Vegas with their 2 puppies, Dexter & Bruno.

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or more than two decades, Wendy Dunnam Tita has sought to integrate innovation and forward-thinking strategy with exceptional design quality. She is a Page Principal, Interior Architecture Director and one of the firm’s market leaders for the Housing and Hospitality projects.

Wendy fosters healthy team environments with an emphasis on mentoring and staff development. Her dedication to education extends outside the office in her relationship with The University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture.

In 1999, Wendy assisted in curriculum development for the Interior Design program. For the following six years, she taught design studios and a lecture course, and today, Wendy continues to support the school as a visiting critic.

As a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), she actively supports her profession outside the office by serving as an Executive Board member for the AIA Austin chapter.

She was the 2018 President of AIA Austin. She chaired the 2017 AIA Women in Architecture “Shape the Conversation” Exhibit and Events Series. Beginning in 2017 she worked with the committee to create a new AIA Austin Young Leaders Program to support leadership development for Austin architects that began in 2018. She also began a WiA Roundtable education series focused on increasing authorship recognition for women and their work.

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Incoming Regional Representatives

Walt Teague, FAIA South Atlantic

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alt Teague is the founding partner emeritus of Teague Freyaldenhoven Freyaldenhoven Architects & Planners (TFF Architects) located in Greensboro, NC. He practiced architecture for nearly 35 years with a very diverse project resume including Senior Living Communities, Higher Education, K-12 Education, Medical, Governmental/ Municipal and Recreational projects.

Walt has most recently served on the AIA Strategic Council representing the South Atlantic Region from 2019-2021. Prior to this he held numerous leadership positions in the profession including serving on the AIA North Carolina Board of Directors, as AIA North Carolina Secretary, Treasurer, President-Elect and President in 2007. He completed two terms on the AIA South Atlantic Region Council 2006-2008 and again 20192021, serving as Senior Councilor in 2020 and 2021. From 2007 thru 2011 Walt was the AIA North Carolina Project Director for the development of the AIA North Carolina Center for Architecture & Design, the first free-standing Center for Architecture in the nation. He received the AIA North Carolina Dietrick Service Medal in 2011.

In 2012, Walt was elevated to the College of Fellows. He served on the AIA North Carolina Fellows Committee from 2013-2018 and was chair of the Fellows committee in 2018. He will serve as a Regional Representative to the College of Fellows from 2022 thru 2024.

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Announcements: Staff Changes

By Kate Schwennsen, FAIA The College of Fellows ended 2021 saying “thank you” to long-time staff Executive Director, Terri Stewart, Hon. AIA, CAE, and saying “welcome” to new staff Executive Director, Douglas Paul. Below are a few words about each of them.

Photography: AIA

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erri S. Stewart serves as the Senior Vice President, Knowledge & Practice for the AIA. She has been an association executive for 25 years, holding various finance, administration, and operations roles.

The industries represented by these associations include biotechnology, green building, and architecture. She also was chief financial officer for a technology software company for two years.

Terri moved to the AIA almost 17 years ago from the US Green Building Council because she was interested in applying her skills to a larger association and continuing her interest in green buildings. While with the AIA, she has ably worked on different areas at the association as well as broadened her role and responsibilities. She was given the opportunity to work with COF for the past 11 years and states, “It has been a great learning opportunity to work with accomplished architects who have achieved their Fellows designation – this opportunity should be shared and Doug Paul will apply his expertise and perspective to continue COF’s development and contribution to the AIA and the architecture profession.”

Perhaps the most visible of her many duties for the COF has been her annual coordination of the Investitures of New Fellows. She coordinated nine such Investitures, starting with the 2011 Investiture with Chancellor Chet Widom, FAIA. When asked which Investitures might be the most memorable, for location, or weather, or things that went extremely well (or not….), she volunteered the following answers affirming the selection of amazing spaces for these important events.

“The 2015 Investiture in Atlanta held at the Ebenezer Baptist Church was memorable – the venue was meaningful and the gospel choir singing ‘Oh Happy Day’ was the best! Two cathedrals we used for Investiture – National Cathedral in DC and the St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York - were grand in scale and history.”

Terri grew up as a “military brat”, and thus enjoys new challenges and change dynamics, always looking for new opportunities to learn. Although her Senior Vice President title remains the same, Terri will now be able to spend more time on increasing revenue with the business products in Knowledge & Practice, and also with strategic issues outlined in AIA’s strategic Plan – Climate and Equity. Terri graduated from the Mississippi University for Women with a degree in business and minor in accounting. She holds an MBA from George Mason University.

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ouglas E. Paul serves as the Managing Director, Knowledge Communities and Resources for the AIA. He is a seasoned association executive, with major strengths in the areas of member leader relations, fiscal management, event coordination, innovative thinking and interpersonal skills.

Doug moved to the AIA in March 2004 from the International Microelectronics and Packaging Society, where he was the manager of Corporate Relations & Marketing. He was attracted to the AIA and the position he applied for, Project Manager with the AIA Knowledge Communities, because it allowed him to apply his association management expertise to a larger profession/industry that he appreciated. He says that he has “stayed with the AIA because of the people – both my amazing staff colleagues and the awesome members. My years working with all 21 Knowledge Communities and the Board Knowledge Committee have allowed me to work with and get to know so many wonderful and passionate members.

It’s their passion to the profession and the Institute that keeps me coming back every day.”

Doug has served in his Managing Director position since early 2021, and in his expanded role looks forward to getting to work with the COF Executive Committee and the entire active base of volunteer Fellows to continue to achieve the COF missions of mentorship, practice-based research and sustaining the College. He will bring his years of experience with the AIA Knowledge Communities to help further “sustaining the College”, which is not just centered around financial support (which is vitally important) but also consists of sustaining the mission, the voice, the fellowship, the friendships, and the people.

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Doug attended Investitures previous to the most recent, and had great mentors in Terri Stewart and Muza Conforti, staff colleague and Manager, Knowledge and Practice Operations, both of whom collaborated in the 2021 planning and execution. His first lead role in managing this event, however, could be considered a “baptism by fire” since it was the first and only double Investiture (2020 and 2021 New Fellows), and hopefully the only masked Investiture. All in attendance agreed that the 2021 Investiture was masterfully executed, and are grateful to Doug, Terri, and Muza for their exceptional work behind the scenes to make this happen. Doug also enjoyed the event, and said, “Standing on the stage of the Kennedy Center Opera House and looking out into that magical space was truly awe-inspiring. Being able to experience this with all the new Fellows and their guests is simply a wonderful experience. Seeing the emotion on the faces of our new Fellows, the proud smile of a child or spouse as a name is called and watching the friendships beginning within the new Fellows is an amazing feeling.”

Doug graduated from the University of Maryland with a BS in Marketing, and is a member of the American Society of Association Executives.

Images: Left: Ebenezer Baptist Church, Atlanta, site of the 2015 Investiture Below, right: Doug Paul, Barb/John Castellana, Tonya Horsley & Terri Stewart Below, left: St. Patrick’s Cathedral, New York, site of the 2018 Investiture

Doug Paul, Barb/John Castellana, Tonya Horsley & Terri Stewart. Photography: William Stewart

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Call For Proposals The Executive Committee of the College of Fellows requests proposals for the Emerging Professional Component Grants.

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hrough a competitive process, funding will be provided by the AIA College of Fellows to assist AIA Components in the development of programs that will enhance the work of Emerging Professionals, Young Architects and/or Associate members of the Institute. A goal of the Component Grants program is to assist Emerging Professionals with being a vibrant element of an AIA Component. The 2022 Grants Program seeks submissions that directly involve Emerging Professionals with a specific community outreach activity. Engagement with disadvantaged communities and neighborhoods is encouraged. Consideration will also be given for proposals that align with missions of the College and the 2021-2025 AIA Strategic Plan. [General or on-going Component activities are not eligible for funding.]

The collaboration of experienced design professionals and/or community leadership with Emerging Professionals in the planned activity is strongly encouraged. An explanation or demonstration of the sponsoring AIA Component’s commitment and support for the proposed activity is essential. Grant funding will be made directly to the proposing AIA Component, with a maximum limit of $5,000 to be provided by the AIA College of Fellows. Proposals with matching funds are encouraged. Submissions should be explicit and provide line items for both anticipated revenue and expenses in the budget.

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Cover Page – to include project title, sponsoring AIA Component, and project director name.

Nomination Letter (one page maximum) - The cover letter is to be authored and signed by the sponsoring AIA Component Executive.

Executive Summary and Overview (one page) - To include the purpose, amount of funding requested, expected audience/beneficiaries.

Proposal Detail (two pages maximum) - Discussion and narrative needed to impart clarification, methodology and anticipated outcome. Intersperse with graphics or images as appropriate.

Personnel (one page maximum) - Identity and list the Project Director(s) and any other key project participants (must be AIA Members or Associate Members). Include a one- or two-sentence biosummary for each.

Schedule/Timeline (one page) - Detail specific activities with calendar dates or approximate dates.

Budget (one page) - List income & expenses in a tabular format. Separately itemize any anticipated matching funds and/or in-kind support, including source. [Travel and/or meal expenditures will not be funded by the College of Fellows, but may be part of the matching contributions and listed separately. No allowances for overhead or indirect costs are to be included.]

Summary of YAF/NAC Background/History (one page maximum) - Bulleted statements are preferred; interspersed with graphics or images as desired.

Selection Criteria • • • • •

Purpose - Is there clarity of purpose and need? Iis the proposal consistent with the YAF/ NAC Missions?

Key Participants - What is the significant experience and capabilities of the leadership team?

Audience and Impact - Who will be benefit from this program, short-term and long-term?

Budget - Is the proposed budget clearly formatted as well as realistic?

Component Relationship and Leadership - Is this entity an established AIA Emerging Professional group with clearly stated Component backing?

Applications Due: April 9, 5PM EDT Submissions are to be sent to the AIA College of Fellows via email attachment to COF@aia.org Questions should be referred to the attention of Muza Conforti: muzaconforti@aia.org

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Call For Proposals The Executive Committee of the College of Fellows invites Candidates for the 2022 Leslie Boney Spirit of Fellowship Award.

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he College of Fellows Executive Committee is soliciting candidates for the Leslie N. Boney Jr. Spirit of Fellowship Award. Nomination of interested members should include:

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A one-page nomination letter with bullets outlining qualifications; May be self-nominated or nominated by others; Include three letters of support; All information shall be submitted in a single pdf

The Jury is comprised of the outgoing Chancellor of the College (serving as Chair), the sitting Chair of the COF Regional Representatives, and the most recent recipient of the Boney Award. The Jury will review the qualifications of all candidates and recommend a nominee to the ExCom to be awarded at the Annual Lunch held during the National Conference this year in Chicago.

History

In 2000, then Chancellor of the College of Fellows, Robert A. Odermatt, FAIA, presented the first Spirit of Fellowship award to Leslie N. Boney Jr., FAIA, for his outstanding service and commitment to the College. Later that same year, the Executive Committee (ExCom) of the College voted to name the award after the first recipient, and thus it became known as the Leslie N. Boney Spirit of Fellowship Award.

Purpose

The award recognizes continuous, exceptional service and dedication to the College.

Past Recipients • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Leslie N. Boney Jr., FAIA, Wilmington, NC Ernest H. Hara, FAIA, Honolulu, HI Raymond P. Rhinehart, Hon. AIA, Washington, DC L. Jane Hastings, FAIA & Norman Johnston, FAIA, Seattle, WA Norman L. Koonce, FAIA, Washington, DC Paul Barkley, FAIA, Falls Church, VA Robert A. Odermatt, FAIA, Berkeley, CA Albert W. Rubeling, FAIA, Baltimore, MD Eugene J. Mackey, III, FAIA, St. Louis, MO Pauline Porter, Alexandria, VA Robin Lee, Hon. AIA, Washington, DC Paul Welch, Hon., AIA, Sacramento, CA Gretchen Penney, AIA, Charleston, SC Robert I. Selby, FAIA, Champaign, IL Harold L. Adams, FAIA, Baltimore, MD

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James D. Tittle, FAIA, Abilene, TX Terri Stewart, Hon. AIA, Arlington, VA Barry Johns, FRAIC, FAIA, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Rebecca Edmunds, AIA, Roanoke, VA John R. Sorrenti, FAIA, New York, NY Ed Kodet, FAIA, Minneapolis, MN

Applications Due: May 25, 5PM EDT Submissions are to be sent to the AIA College of Fellows via email attachments to COF@aia.org Questions should be referred to the attention of Doug Paul: dpaul@aia.org

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News from YAF

By Kate Schwennsen, FAIA

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t is my pleasure to serve as the 2022 liaison to the Young Architects Forum (YAF) from the COF. In my short tenure, I have already learned much from and gained great respect for the leadership of this ambitious, creative, and energetic group. As the voice of recently licensed Architects, the YAF is the catalyst for progress within the Institute and profession.

Our greatest aspirations for the AIA, the COF, and the profession more broadly will be achieved by this generation of young architects, and we need to do all we can to support their success.

A quick review of the titles of some of the YAF’s most recent and upcoming webinars, the areas of focus of their strategic plan and other activities, clearly reveal priorities that are of critical importance to us all, including:

Climate Justice and Action Mental Health in Architecture Emerging Professionals as a Priority Universal + Inclusive Design Citizen Architect J.E.D.I + Belonging Career Evolution: Should I Stay or Should I Go? Practice Innovation

Strengthening the relationship with the Young Architects Forum is one of the most effective means of accomplishing the mission of the College of Fellows to promote the purposes of the Institute, advance the profession of architecture, and be of ever-increasing service to society. It is through mentorship, in both directions, that we can accomplish our goals. There is no doubt that many Fellows learn from the technological brilliance and dexterity of many YA’s, just as many YA’s learn from the leadership experience and resilience of Fellows, but these are just some of the most obvious areas of expertise we have to share with each other. We need to create easily accessible platforms for mentoring, reverse-mentoring, and the sharing of knowledge. How do we design a more equitable, sustainable, engaged, and empowered future practice and profession? We do it together.

With these goals in mind, the COF ExCom and the YAF Advisory Committee are taking some actions. We will be sharing content from our publications, publishing at least one article from the YAF Connection quarterly publication in the COF Quarterly, and vice versa, providing increased understanding of the activities and priorities of each of our membership groups. We are “matchmaking” COF and Young Architect regional and state representatives, to increase interaction at the regional/state/local levels. The COF Executive Committee and the Young Architects Advisory Committee are planning quarterly joint virtual meetings, so we know how best to support each other’s priorities. The COF ExCom looks forward to supporting the YAF’s Summit 30, and to hosting a Celebration with the Fellows, at A’22 in Chicago, at which the Young Architect Award recipients receive the attention they deserve for their remarkable accomplishments.

Together.

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Feature | YAF

COF/YAF Align Mentorship Program

By Emily Schnickner, AIA

(Published on CONNECTION Vol. 19, Issue 02 2021)

Photography: Brandon Tobias

What is the Align Mentoring Program?

The Young Architects Forum and College of Fellows Align Mentoring Program is a long-range initiative (think ten years, not one) that connects young architects with AIA Fellows. Through a grouping system referred to as “pods”, the program pairs four to six emerging professionals with two to three fellows, facilitating professional and leadership development. Align has been in its development stages serving as a pilot program since late 2019 and is now ready to embark on a full-fledged COF/YAF program open for applications!

The program’s objectives are: • • •

To support young architects in defining their legacy within the profession while navigating their career paths.

To create a vehicle for mentorship and career development that connects young architects and Fellows with peers across the country.

To accelerate contributions of young architects and develop regionally diverse collectives to contribute more

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How does the program work?

Each pod begins with four to six young architects and two to three fellows; the number of pods organized each year depends on the amount of member interest. Pods are organized by experience level and focus area.

Focus areas are categorized as follows:

Practice (Institute Leadership and Design) •

Architects who have actively, effectively, and cooperatively led the institute or a related professional organization over a sustained period and have gained widespread recognition for the results of their work. Architects who have produced distinguished bodies of work through design, urban design, or preservation. This may be of any size for any client, of any scope and reflecting any type of architectural design service.

Scholarship (Education and Research) •

Architects who have made notable contributions through their work in education, research, literature, or the practice of architecture. Work in education may include teaching, research, administration, or writing and should have a lasting impact, be widely recognized, and provide inspiration to others in the field and the profession.

Research areas may include building codes and standards, specifications, new material applications, or inventions.

Practice includes firm management, administration, and project management or specialty areas (specific building types, technical expertise).

Civic (Community and Public) •

Architects who have made notable contributions in public service or work in government or industry organizations through leadership in the development of civic improvements and needed governmental projects, including such elements as conservation, beautification, land-use regulation, transportation, or the removal of blighted areas, or who have clearly raised the standards of professional performance in these areas by advertising the administration of professional affairs in their fields.

Experience levels are organized as follows and where the amount of an individual's years of experience within the profession comes into consideration: Focused Engagement • Has been an AIA member in good standing for generally less than five years.

• Has yet to focus a body of work that identifies and aligns with a particular subject/topic area.

• Is in the early stages of compiling material for the Young Architects Award.

• May consider applying for fellowship within 10-plus years.

The YA member hasn’t given fellowship much thought.

Refinement Effort • Has been an AIA member in good standing for generally three to eight years.

• Has begun to focus on a body of work that identifies and aligns with a particular subject/topic area.

• Is in the process of applying for the Young Architects Award.

• Anticipates applying for fellowship in five to ten years.

The YA member has considered fellowship sometime in the future.

Defining Legacy • Has been an AIA member in good standing for generally more than six years.

• Has a notable body of work that identifies and aligns with one of the fellowship objects.

• Has applied for and received the Young Architects Award.

• Anticipates applying for fellowship within five years. The YA member anticipates applying for fellowship in the near future.

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What is the anticipated time commitment?

The Align Mentorship Program has a long-range perspective; pods are expected to continue meeting for multiple years, evolving as their members progress through their professional development. Resources are available that set out examples of potential schedules, activities and discussion topics, or each pod can create its own. The YAF encourages the pods to meet formally as a group quarterly and have informal/ offline communication one-on-one. In-person meetings are encouraged at AIA Grassroots, the AIA Conference on Architecture, and other regional conferences as opportunities present themselves.

Am I eligible?

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YAF members: The program is open to AIA members in good standing, within the first ten years of licensure.

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COF Members: The program is open to AIA College of Fellows members in good standing.

How do I apply?

Individuals will be selected based on a written application, recommendations, and résumé. Successful applicants will represent a diverse group of emerging professionals who have demonstrated leadership within their firms and communities.

Candidates are encouraged to emphasize their previous leadership experience; explain what they intend to contribute to the program, and specify what short and long term goals they are focusing on.

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Photography: Brandon Tobias

Why Align?

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Align focus areas and experience with other young architect members within each pod.

Align with members of COF through mentorship Align and improve young architect members’ notable contributions to support their career legacies.

Program Leadership: • • •

Ryan McEnroe, AIA; 2020 YAF Chair Emily Schickner, AIA; 2020-21 YARD; South Atlantic Amaya Labrador, AIA; 2020-21 YARD; Texas

Letter of interest: Candidates must submit a one-page written letter of interest. (Last Name First Name - Letter of Interest.pdf) Letters of recommendation: Each application must include one letter of recommendation. (LastName-First Name - Letter of Recommendation 1.pdf) Personal résumé: Include applicant’s education, employment history, organization or activity involvement, leadership roles, and honors and awards. Résumés are preferred to be no more than two pages and uploaded in PDF format. (Last Name First Name - Resume.pdf) Applicants must indicate what focus area and experience level they are applying for.

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Friend Sponsor Patron Benefactor Fellow’s Circle Chancellor’s Circle

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Two Tickets to Convocation at the AIA National Conference

Recognition at the COF Annual Mtg. and Preferred seating at Investiture

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3. Sustain the College Fellow Advancement Path to Fellowship

Diamond(s) set in a Gold Tag for your College of Fellows Pin (see below)

Two Tickets to Party with the Fellows at the Nationalnal Conference

2. Mentor Young Architects & Emerging Professionals Young Architects Forum Young Architect Award Honorariums Emerging Professionals Component Grants Sponsor Leadership Institute

Contributing to the AIA College of Fellows Fund A set of 10K Gold Filled COF CuffLinks or Pendant Necklace*

1. Promote Research & Scholarly Work The Latrobe Prize Support to the Upjohn Grants

Acknowledgement in the College of Fellows Annual Report

A Passion for Doing More

Donate

Acknowledgement in the COF Quarterly Newsletter

Contributions to the Fund support the Mission of the College:

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2021 Governance Week Recap

By Gabriela Baierle, AIA "As both 2020 and 2021 fellows were recognized together, I felt a sense of belonging to a special group that has made a difference and taken to heart the charge that it was given. It was clear that this was not an end but a start for us to give back by supporting the mentoring and research initiatives, as well as the sustenance of the College."

Photography: Gabriela Baierle

- Tom Chung, FAIA (Class of 2020)

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n December of 2021 the AIA College of Fellows had the opportunity to gather in Washington, DC to celebrate many special accomplishments in person. At the Kennedy Center, Fellows from both the Class of 2020 and 2021 were elevated, in a ceremony that allowed guests to attend safely and celebrate their loved ones.

On the following night, the AIA Headquarters hosted the Inauguration of the 60th Chancellor of the College of Fellows, Roger Schluntz, FAIA. The Schluntz family was present, and the past and future chancellors were honored alongside past, current, and future AIA presidents.

Additionally, the College of Fellows honored Robert Ivy, AIA, and Terri Stewart, Hon. AIA, who have exited their roles within the Institute. They were thanked with gratitude and a gift celebrating their legacy within the AIA. Images: Above: attendees look on to elevated Fellows at the Kennedy Center. Right: the 2022 College of Fellows Executive Committee members: Kate Schwennsen, FAIA; Ron Blitch, FAIA; Frances Halsband, FAIA; Roger Schluntz, FAIA. Next Pages: Investiture Ceremony and Inauguration Dinner

Photography: William Stewart

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AIA College of Fellows Class of 2020. Photography: William Stewart

Photography: William Stewart

Photography: William Stewart

Photography: William Stewart

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Photography: William Stewart

Photography: William Stewart

Photography: William Stewart

AIA College of Fellows Class of 2021. Photography: William Stewart

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2021 Leslie Boney Spirit of Fellowship Award: Ed Kodet, FAIA

By Peter Kuttner, FAIA

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s chair of this year’s jury, along with Jeanne Jackson, FAIA, Chair of the College Regional Council, and John Sorrenti, the 2020 recipient, I was delighted to present the next Spirit of Fellowship Award to Edward Kodet Jr., FAIA during the 2021 Governance Week Inauguration Banquet.

In 2000, the College of Fellows presented the first Spirit of Fellowship award to Leslie Boney Jr., FAIA, for his outstanding service and commitment to the College. Later the Executive Committee of the College voted to name the award after the first recipient.

Ed graduated from the University of Nebraska and then went on for his Master from the University of Minnesota. He began his career teaching at the University of Minnesota and working at a local architecture firm in Minneapolis, before founding the Kodet Architectural Group in 1983. After serving on the AIA and AAF Boards he served as our Chancellor in 2010.

As Ed Vance points out in his nominating letter, Ed has been at the forefront of elevating Fellows for more than 30 years and volunteers his time to this day, on countless COF committees that continue to serve the Missions of the College including the 2+2 Program and the Chancellors Cup Committee. He has been recognized by his peers with more service and design awards than one can count, and has been a constant, consistent voice for the College, reminding all of us that every decision we make or action we take should benefit every member.

Ed Kodet, FAIA, represents the very best among us within the profession of architecture.

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Feature | Interview

Introducing Roger Schluntz, FAIA

2022 Chancellor of the AIA College of Fellows

By Marilys Nepomechie, FAIA

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ollowing his three years of service on the College of Fellow’s Executive Committee as Bursar and Vice Chancellor, Roger Schluntz, FAIA, was inaugurated as the 60th Chancellor of the College in December. He was elevated to the AIA College of Fellows in 1996 and subsequently served as the College’s Representative for the Western Mountain Region.

Schluntz is Dean Emeritus and Professor Emeritus at the University of New Mexico (UNM) School of Architecture and Planning. He received his Master of Architecture degree from the University of California, Berkeley, and began his academic teaching career at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. As a member of the faculty at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (1969-1977), Schluntz was actively involved in urban design and planning issues affecting the City of Lincoln, including the awardwinning Nebraska State Capitol and Environs study.

Photography: William Stewart

Before beginning his tenure as the Director of the School of Architecture at Arizona State University, Schluntz was the executive director of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) from 1977-1980. Prior to accepting the Deanship at the University of New Mexico in 1999, he was Dean and Professor of the School of Architecture at the University of Miami (1992-1999). He has also served a threeyear term on the National Architectural Accreditation Board (NAAB), In his capacity as an appointed member of the National Register of Peer Professionals for the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), Schluntz has been involved with the selection of architects and the design review of public buildings for over three decades. He has also undertaken studies on design quality, design review processes, and urban design guidelines for the GSA, the National Endowment for

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the Arts, and other public agencies and universities. Schluntz has served at the Professional Advisor for over 25 National and International Design Competitions, and currently serves on the UIA/UNESCO International Competitions Commission.

[MN] How does it feel to be the 60th Chancellor of the AIA College of Fellows?

I certainly feel honored to be the Chancellor. It is probably surprising to many who know me, surprising to myself, as well, that this happened - more by circumstance than plan. I have had to good fortune of following and learning from exceptional leaders since my coming on the College’s Executive Committee - Chancellors Skipper Post, Ed Vance, Peter Kuttner, and as John Castellano. With talented and experienced colleagues on the Executive Committee, terrific staff support with the AIA, along with a cadre of Regional Representative on the team, I feel reasonably comfortable with what may lay ahead. But I want to say that each of the former Chancellors, over the many decades, has set the bar extremely high. Not meeting their expectations is a discomforting anxiety.

[MN] When and how did you first realize that you would become an architect?

[MN] Did your early career include professional practice?

I worked part-time during my undergraduate years at Nebraska, and for a small firm in Lincoln after graduation.

After becoming a registered architect and while teaching at the University of Nebraska, I was able to work on projects with local architectural firms.

While in Nebraska Prof. Tom Laging, now also an AIA Fellow, and I co-directed an NEA funded study and master plan for the Nebraska State Capitol and its urban environs in downtown Lincoln. Receiving the First Honor Award in Urban Design from P/A magazine, the recognition from this study would open many doors.

Over the years I have had the good fortune of consulting opportunities with the NEA, the US GSA and its Design Excellence program under Ed Feiner, what was then the AIA Architecture Foundation, and for the Building Research Board at the National Academy of Sciences. And while at the University of Nebraska I attempted to have my own oneperson firm.

I grew up on a small farm in rural Nebraska, the fifth child of depression-era parents. I didn’t know any architects, and no one advised me. One summer I worked as a general laborer on a construction site in a nearby town. While observing the infrequent site visits of the architect, it d occurred to me that he had a far better existence than I. Being relatively proficient with math and science in high school, as well as art - I began thinking about architecture as a possible fit.

[MN] Who have been your career role models?

There are so many exceptional individuals that I have learned from over the years it would be difficult to identify any single role mode. Joseph Esherick, FAIA, was one of my faculty instructors as well as my advisor at Berkeley; I greatly admired his work and philosophy. He was certainly influential, and something of a father-figure. John Eberhard, FAIA, the President of the AIA/Research Corporation when we first met, was profoundly inspirational. During my tenure with the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) in Washington DC, I was able to forge positive relationships with outstanding educators and professionals, as well as those in leadership positions with the AIA and various governmental agencies.

Roger and his daughters. Photography: William Stewart

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[MN] How and why did you first become involved with the AIA? I was active when I was an undergraduate student, in what was then the AIA/SC. It seemed like the right thing for an aspiring architect to do. I became a member of the AIA as soon as I became licensed. Over the years I have been involved with local and regional AIA committees; all fulfilling experiences. A few years ago I served as the WMR Regional Representative for the College; subsequently passing that baton to Ed Vance, who would become our 2019 Chancellor.

[MN] You’ve served as chair, and later dean at excellent universities, public and private. What do you see as your greatest administrative successes, or disappointments?

I’ve recruited and hired beginning faculty who since had terrific careers. Former students who achieved professional prominence are also a source of personal satisfaction.

[MN] What do you see as the most important issues facing the profession - and professional education - today?

Of huge urgency: the stark reality and imperative of addressing climate change; whenever and however we are able. A focus on designing resilient and healthy environments is another priority, and one that the public easily understands. And relentless thinking about strategies for addressing social inequality should underpin much of what we do and teach.

[MN] How might the College of Fellows support and advance the best version of that profile?

That’s an excellent question, Marilys. Perhaps you, and other Fellows, can offer suggestions. The COF ExCom welcomes your ideas and engagement.

Over the years I have placed considerable emphasis on the engagement of our faculty and students in the public arena. Our profession should be recognized as a vital, if not indispensable asset, to key decision makers and the broader public. Toward that end, I initiated community outreach and design centers at Nebraska, ASU, Miami, and UNM – where we engaged students, faculty and professionals in collaborative efforts.

I’m also pleased with the new facilities that resulted on my watch at both ASU and here at UNM. These buildings greatly enhanced our academic efforts, as well as the visibility of architecture. Disappointed that I couldn’t accomplish something similar while at Miami.

Probably my most successful achievement was the rearing of three young daughters – this as a single parent and while serving as the dean at New Mexico.

[MN] If you could change one thing regarding your career trajectory, what would it be?

That’s a difficult question. I have been blessed; lucky to be in the right place at the right time, and able to associate with some of the best and the brightest. Perhaps being more introspective on occasion, and less impulsive, would have yielded better results.

Roger and 2022 AIA President Dan Hart, FAIA. Photography: William Stewart

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[MN] When the coronavirus abates, do you see any permanent changes going forward in the profession, as well as in professional education and our academic research?

I do; we have quickly grown accustomed, and in many instances comfortable, working remotely through a variety of digital platforms and conferencing. Of course, I look forward to in-person meetings; essential, I believe, to our well-being. But the efficiencies we have learned aren’t going to disappear.

[MN] As the 2022 Chancellor of the College of Fellows, how do you aspire to lead the College?

What are the critical areas you intend to address?

You can expect that we will continue to pursue our three mission primary missions: mentoring young professionals, research, and sustaining the College. 2017 Chancellor Lenore Lucey, FAIA, articulated what the College does, simply: “We give away money.” I’m hopeful we can give away more! With that in mind, we will continue with our grant initiatives, including the Latrobe Prize for Research and the AIA Component Grants Program for Emerging Professionals. These and other initiatives are supported with income deriving from the COF Endowment Fund and our annual donations from Fellows.

[MN] What books are on your nightstand?

I like biographies; I’m currently reading one on Teddy Roosevelt. I just finished a rather curious book, “Sandfuture,” that loosely centered on Minoru Yamasaki’s career. Waiting in the wings: Paul Hawkin’s latest monograph: “Regeneration: Ending the Climate Crisis in One Generation.”

[MN] Where/when was your last real vacation?

I haven’t taken a “real” vacation for a number of years. The last was about eight years ago, with one of my daughters and a friend, to Tikal and Antigua, Guatemala. But I usually am able to squeeze one- or two-day opportunities on either side of business related travel – nationally and internationally.

[MN] Any plans to retire?

Not really; but my days/years teaching full-time have drawn to a conclusion – which may bode well in devoting time as your Chancellor. I intend to continue consulting, and perhaps parttime teaching. I wouldn’t know how to handle retirement.

I have asked Kate Schwennsen, the newest ExCom member, and our new Editor, Gabi Bariele, to review all of our communications. They will assess not only the COF Newsletter, now the COF Quarterly, and explore additional means of keeping our 3500 Fellows informed and engaged.

We also hope to strengthen our interactions with the YAF and other professional entities, with a particular interest in mentorship. And we’re planning events in Chicago with A’22 that will engage both current and our new 2022 AIA Fellows.

Exciting!

[MN] What do you do to relax?

I try to work-out every day. It used to be running - a few marathons including Boston - but now mostly bicycling and the gym. And reading if time permits.

Roger and 2021 COF Chancellor John Castellana.

Photography: William Stewart

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Feature | Why We Give

Jason Holland, AIA

2021 Emerging Professionals Component Grant Recipient, AIA Shanghai Chapter

By Gabriela Baierle, AIA

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Photography: AIA Shanghai

ason Holland, AIA is a licensed architect in Alabama, with over 10 years of experience in China. He co-founded Shanghai-based STUDIO DOHO with Xin Dogterom in 2016 which specializes in interiors for F&B, Retail and Office projects across China.

[GB] Tell us about your international career.

In what ways have you found support and mentorship in the transition between practicing in the United States and then in China?

Jason is an active member of the AIA Shanghai Chapter, where he served as the 2019-2020 Treasurer. In 2020, Jason led the application effort for the College of Fellows Grant for Emerging Professionals, which was awarded in full to the Shanghai Chapter to launch their Emerging Professionals component.

He was also the 2021 AIA Shanghai Representative to the International Region and is currently serving on the International Practice Committee Advisory Group (IPCAG) in 2021 and 2022. Jason was also invited to be a jury member for the AIA Hong Kong 2021 Design awards.

During university I became interested in working abroad and began to explore ways to launch an international career. While at Auburn University I received a FIPSE grant to study for a semester in Mexico City, which proved to be an incredibly formative experience - not only studying abroad, but to be fully immersed in a foreign university, studying with local students in a completely Spanish language curriculum. After returning to Auburn for my 5th year thesis, I had the opportunity to submit a proposal to my AIAS chapter for a post-graduation research project in Costa Rica.

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After further travels, I returned to Alabama to work for a local architecture office; however I continued to look for other opportunities to work abroad. Eventually, I received an offer from a British architecture and engineering company, Atkins Global, to relocate to the Shanghai office and work on design projects in Shanghai, where I have now been living since 2010.

I spent around three years working on large scale concept design projects for Atkins around China, which offered a great perspective on global architecture: working within an international team in an exciting geographic location. Despite the great opportunities, I eventually came to lose a connection with the construction industry, and wanted to position myself in a role where I could be involved in the execution process. I realized that often global architecture experiences are limited to concept design stages of the project and it is distinctly more difficult are as a foreigner to be involved in local building projects.

I focused on improving my language skills and this led me to working for a project management company with roles focusing on design management, on-site quality control and communication/coordination with global teams working on China-based projects. Altogether I spent 3.5 years full on-site in China, integrated into Global Real Estate teams of various key clients working to deliver high quality projects; most notably Nike Greater China Headquarters in Shanghai and Hitchahi Data Systems Distribution Center in Jiangsu, China.

In 2016, I decided to leverage my whole China experience to start my company, STUDIO DOHO, with my co-founder Xin Dogterom. Our focus on commercial interiors evolved into our office becoming a brand-focused experience design company with key clients such as Coca-Cola, Budweiser, Hoegaarden, Zippo, Nike, Hisense, Zhou Hei Ya and Suning.

After starting my company, I quickly realized that despite having a good understanding of architecture and construction on a global level, I still had big gaps regarding understanding the business of design and how to run a company. I began to actively seek business knowledge through books, online resources and business organizations. I became a member of the Entrepreneurs Organization Accelerator (EOA) program which groups a diverse field of business owners together with the intent of growing a company to a $1 million USD/year in revenue.

EOA helped shift my thinking from being an architect to being a business owner and has taught me invaluable lessons throughout my involvement. In addition, I am active in the EOA mentorship program where I have been very fortunate to have Vincent De Graaf, founder of AIM Architecture, volunteer to be my mentor for the past year. His experience, understanding and perspective have helped me to become a more confident and competent business owner.

[GB] The AIA Shanghai chapter was a recipient of the 2020 EP Component Grant by the AIA College of Fellows, to launch the Emerging Professionals component. Can you tell us how that process is going, and about your involvement with this initiative?

The Emerging Professionals (EP) Component in Shanghai was founded on three pillars: Mentorship, Business of Design and ARE Study. We have had a very strong start and the momentum behind the program continues to build. Our inaugural Mentorship program is currently underway and has been received with a great response.

Throughout my experiences I had great support from colleagues, supervisors and clients that helped to ease the transition to working China. A strong, diverse support network helped to overcome obstacles and shape my perspective and understanding of global practice. Shanghai is a very supportive city and the majority of people here in all industries are happy to share knowledge, contacts and encouragement.

During this period, AIA Shanghai was also beginning to emerge, which offered support through a rich collection of members and friends of the chapter. The events, lectures and network of AIA Shanghai was a great resource to understand the nuances of the architecture industry abroad. I also served as the AIA Shanghai Treasurer which further shaped my business acumen and financial understanding.

Photography: AIA Shanghai

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The Business of Design pillar featured a launch event that highlighted three business owners working in complimentary disciplines: architecture, interior design and art. Each shared the story of starting their company and the journey to grow into the award-winning companies that they are today.

A short lecture from each guest was followed by a panel discussion, which I moderated, to dig deeper into what critical business skills have helped their businesses grow. The event had almost 90 in attendance and was hosted by B+H’s Shanghai office. It was also live-streamed as part of the IR Virtual Conference. We look forward to an annual event similar to this focusing on the business of design.

Photography: AIA Shanghai

Our ARE study group is in the beginning stages and currently solely based in a WeChat group. It is primarily used for discussion regarding exam strategy. We are still considering as a chapter how to best curate a digital study resource library that can be used by candidates prepping for the exam and hope to host in-person study group focused on specific exams.

Overall the EP launch has been great for our chapter. In addition to the support and energy from our existing members we have seen many new young members that have joined our chapter to be involved with our EP programs that we are offering. It is great to attract new, young members and give them a platform to express the relevant career and architecture issues that they find most relevant.

[GB] The AIA Shanghai EP Component is kicking off its inaugural mentorship program in the fall of 2021. How is the program set up?

Our mentorship is focused on Emerging professionals who range from recent grads to under 10 years of work experience.

Each mentee is connected with a Mentor who is a senior leader in the Shanghai community. We put a particular emphasis on the Business of Architecture and Leadership in our program to help support the growing number of start-up design companies in China.

We did our best to connect mentees based on their work experience and career interest to a Mentor that has relevant experience. We had a strong level of interest for our launch with 13 Mentor/Mentee Groups for a total of 26 people involved. I am leading the program, but its success was made possible with the generous support of firm leaders from a variety of high profile and boutique offices. Our candidates range in mentees in their first year of work who are considering different architecture career paths to mentees with 8+ years of experience who are trying to gain business skills with consideration of starting a company in the future.

AIA is still not well-known at the university level in China and there are no AIAS Chapters in Shanghai, so we decided to focus on graduates interested in shaping their career for the future. There is still great potential to expand our program to student in the future, but we first want to create a strong program, then consider expansion.

For our launch we had a professional business coach host an evening workshop focused on “How to get the most out of Mentorship.” Led by executive coach, Marc Fogel, this highly engaging session was required for Mentees and optional for Mentors. The session offered perspective on the differences of a Mentor, a Boss and a Coach as well as gave recommended structure and planning for the program. There was an overwhelming warm response to the session and served as our official launch. Now most groups are meeting for monthly one-on-one sessions, which will last until spring 2022. We plan to gather feedback and adapt the program at that time and then continue with year-long annual sessions.

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The concept of “replacing yourself” forces you think more like a business owner and less like an architect. Essentially, if there was someone else responsible for all the tasks you do today, what would you spend your time doing and how would that shape your organization for the future? This advice has helped me to think bigger and more strategically about my company, and put an emphasis on delegating tasks, empowering my team and becoming a better leader.

Similarly, the concept of “working above your business, as opposed to working in your business” has been valuable advice from the EOA group. This concept seems vague at first, but after starting a company you quickly realize that running a business is an active endeavor and not something you can approach passively.

[GB] Looking back, is there a key moment in your career when you appreciated the kind of mentorship you received?

My mentor, Vincent de Graaf, recently told me: "It is daring to believe in your own vision."

I have spent much of my career focusing on international work and recently focused specifically on starting a company. I think we all have moments of doubt regarding career decisions we make and, as I trace the trajectory of each choice I made it is often shrouded with doubts of “am I making the right choice” or “is there a safer alternative.”

Real growth and perspective almost always comes when you are out of your comfort zone and feeling overwhelmed.

Those simple words give me comfort as we continue to learn, grow and adapt based on the opportunities in front of us.

[GB] What is your favorite career advice you’ve received thus far?

"Replace yourself!"

This advice was given to me by the CEO of one of the previous companies I worked for in Shanghai. Over the course of 40 years he had started his architecture company in Australia and grew it to over 200 people across five studios in three different countries. At first I didn’t understand the concept, but after starting my company the advice has proved to be invaluable.

[GB] In your opinion, how can the College of Fellows support the next generation of architects?

The next generation of architects will work in a vividly different environment with more complex issues than ever before.

Topics such as equality, inclusion and climate change will be layered with technological advancements that will change the reality of architecture. Buildings will become smarter and the meta universe will require a new understanding of design across all fields.

Architects will need to understand a wide range of diverse topics to excel and thrive in this environment. Yet, gaining an understanding of fundamental and transferable skills such as business, management and leadership will help the next generation of architects become valuable leaders in the future.

Opportunities to gain knowledge in areas such as the financial models of running a practice, office P&L and project profitability will help educate emerging professionals on the seldom discussed aspects of architecture that are critical to becoming a successful business leader.

I am very glad to see the COF launch of the Align Mentorship Program which connects YA with COF for focused mentorship.

These types of programs provide a platform for young architects to gain valuable skills that can help propel their career to the next level.

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THE HERITAGE SOCIETY OF THE AIA COLLEGE OF FELLOWS What will your Legacy be?

The primary purpose of the Society is to formally recognize those individuals who have demonstrated a life-long commitment to the mission and programs of the AIA College of Fellows with a revocable estate bequest.

By virtue of having included a commitment in their estate plan of a bequest for the future benefit of the College and its programs, the following distinguished individuals are the initial Charter Members of the Heritage Society of the AIA College of Fellows:

Ellis W. Bullock, FAIA John A. Busby, FAIA John J. Castellana, FAIA William D. Chilton, FAIA Brian P. Dougherty, FAIA Betsey Olenick Dougherty, FAIA Harry M. Falconer, Jr., FAIA L. Jane Hastings, FAIA Edward J. Kodet, FAIA Ivenue Love-Stanley, FAIA Frank E. Lucas, FAIA (deceased) Robert L. Ooley, FAIA John R. Sorrenti, FAIA Roger L. Schluntz, FAIA Jeffrey A. Scherer, FAIA William J. Stanley, III, FAIA Edward A. Vance, FAIA Membership in the Society is conferred upon formal notification to the College of a planned estate gift with a minimum value of $10,000.

We cordially invite you to undertake a similar, revocable, commitment in your estate plan, and thereby becoming a member of the Heritage Society. It’s simple to accomplish and it costs nothing!

With additional Members the future support of our programs and long-term viability of the College will be substantially enhanced and extended well into the future. For additional information and application, please contact Douglas Paul, DPaul@aia.com

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Fellows Remembered 2022

2021

Carl Frederick Luckenbach,

Mark Charles Engelbrecht, FAIA James A. Clutts, FAIA

FAIA

Robert Selby, FAIA

Kenneth Norman Berry Sr., FAIA

Hilario F. Candela, FAIA

Mr. William F. Vosbeck, FAIA

Charles Cassell, FAIA

George (Jud) Daniels, FAIA

Stephen Jacobs, FAIA

Donald E. Sporleder, FAIA

Mr. James Lee Binkley, FAIA

Ed C. Friedrichs, III FAIA

Robert Filer, FAIA

M. Arthur Gensler Jr., FAIA

Robert Nixon, FAIA

Helmut Jahn, FAIA

Robert Brannen, FAIA

Charles H. Kahn, FAIA

John V. Sheoris, FAIA

Mr. Ewing H. Miller II, FAIA

W. Cecil Stewart, FAIA

Steven Nilles, FAIA

Reagan Webb George, FAIA

Hugh Newell Jacobsen, FAIA

William H. Grover, FAIA

Frank Schlesinger, FAIA

William Lawson, FAIA

William Roger Yost, FAIA

Lance Hosey, FAIA

Donald Ryder, FAIA

Robert Verrier, FAIA

Jesse Cannon, FAIA

Joseph (Joe) George Francis

Ward Witwam, FAIA

Farrell, FAIA

James Nagle, FAIA

Charles Murphy, FAIA

Christopher Arnold, FAIA

Robert (Bob) Coffee, FAIA

Jerome Butler, FAIA

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Legacy Donors of the AIA College of Fellows LEGACY DONORS ($10,000 and above cumulative donations)

LEGACY 50 ($50,000 and above)

Frank E. Lucas, FAIA

LEGACY 30

LEGACY 10

($30,000-$39,999)

($10,000-$19,999)

Harold L. Adams, FAIA Jeanne Jackson, FAIA S. A. Klatskin, FAIA Edward J. Kodet Jr., FAIA Peter P. Marino, FAIA Donald E. Neptune, FAIA Robert L. Ooley, FAIA Victor A. Regnier, FAIA Ronald L. Skaggs, FAIA Joseph G. Sprague, FAIA John Sorrenti, FAIA

LEGACY 20 ($20,000-$29,999)

Betsey Olenick Dougherty, FAIA Brian P. Dougherty, FAIA Donald J. Hackl, FAIA Ivenue Love-Stanley, FAIA Robert A. Odermatt, FAIA Ted P. Pappas, FAIA Roger Schluntz, FAIA John R. Sorrenti, FAIA Steven L. Spurlock, FAIA William J. Stanley, FAIA William F. Vosbeck, FAIA

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Ronald A. Altoon, FAIA Louis D. Astorino, FAIA Paul H. Barkley, FAIA Sigmund F. Blum, FAIA Joseph Boggs, FAIA Ellis W. Bullock, FAIA John A. Busby Jr., FAIA Donald W. Caskey, FAIA John J. Castellana, FAIA William D. Chilton, FAIA Gary B. Coursey, FAIA Sylvester Damianos, FAIA William A. Edgerton, FAIA Thomas B. Gerfen, FAIA Manuel G. Gonzalez, FAIA Graham Gund, FAIA John F. Hartray Jr., FAIA L. Jane Hastings, FAIA Russell V. Keune, FAIA Stephen J. Kieran, FAIA John R. Klai II, FAIA Peter G. Kuttner, FAIA Norman L. Koonce, FAIA Carroll J. Lawler, FAIA Lawrence J. Leis, FAIA Rev. Howarth L. Lewis, FAIA Paula J. Loomis, FAIA Steven Loomis, FAIA

Lenore M. Lucey, FAIA Marvin J. Malecha, FAIA Clark D. Manus, FAIA Judsen R. Marquardt, FAIA George H. Miller, FAIA Thompson E. Penney, FAIA Raymond G. Post Jr., FAIA William A. Rose Jr., FAIA Burton Roslyn, FAIA Albert W. Rubeling Jr., FAIA Harry Rutledge, FAIA John A. Ruffo, FAIA Jeffrey A. Scherer, FAIA Robert I. Selby, FAIA Jim M. Singleton IV, FAIA Kalavati Somvanshi, FAIA Douglas L. Steidl, FAIA RK Stewart, FAIA Kim M. Tanzer, FAIA James D. Tittle, FAIA Edward T. M. Tsoi, FAIA Edward A. Vance, FAIA R. Randall Vosbeck, FAIA Chester A. Widom, FAIA Joseph J. Wisnewski, FAIA F.M. Wong, FAIA Enrique A. Woodroffe, FAIA Hofu Wu, FAIA Raymond Ziegler, FAIA 37

Contributors to the

College of Fellows Fund 2021 Calendar Year The AIA College of Fellows is grateful to everyone who contributed in 2021 to support the College of Fellows Fund. Your generosity is genuinely appreciated, especially during such a trying year. Your gifts are extremely important to the College as they allow us to continue and increase support for our Mission and three primary Goals: • • •

Promote Research and Scholarly Work Mentor Young Architects and Emerging Professionals Sustain the College

On behalf of those who benefit from your donations, especially those who will become Fellows and the AIA leaders of tomorrow, the College of Fellows Executive Committee and all Fellows thank you for your generous donations!

Roger Schluntz, FAIA, 2022 Chancellor

ANNUAL DONATIONS IN 2021

(Contributions of $1,000 or more shown in BOLD FACE) ALASKA Charles Bettisworth Thomas Livingston ARKANSAS Marlon Blackwell James Foster ARIZONA David Brotman Neal Jones CALIFORNIA Robert Anderson David Body Thomas Butt Jeanne Byrne Gordon Chong Joseph Coriaty Andrew Cupples John Dale Arthur Danielian Albert Dorman Betsey Dougherty Michael Enomoto Cassandra Ensberg Karen Fiene Debra Gerod Craig Hamilton Richard Heinz Mark Hornberger

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William Mahan Michael Malinowski Clark Manus Robert Ooley Dennis Paoletti Ken Radtkey Victor Regnier John Ruffo Lee Salin Molly Scanlon William Schmalz Gene Schnair Vijay Sehgal Steven Sobel Michael Stanton Janet Tam Warren Techentin Douglas Teiger L. Dennis Thompson H. Ruth Todd Joel Tomei Lester Wertheimer Francis Zwart COLORADO Alan G. Gass R Randall Vosbeck CONNECTICUT F. Michael Ayles Phillip Bernstein

JonathanHumble C. James Lawler Mariko Masuoka

Steve Jernigan Marilys Nepomechie Joyce Owens Ted Pappas DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Kevin Ratigan Lee Becker William Rose William Gallagher Lourdes Solera David Haresign Natividad Soto David Insinga Enrique Woodroffe Mary Katherine Lanzillotta Robert Yohe Anne Lewis Lenore Lucey GEORGIA John Pearce Antonin Aeck Jonathan Penndorf John Busby Andrew Pressman Dagmar Epsten Brenda Sanchez C. Andrew McLean Roger Schluntz Anne Smith Steven Spurlock GUAM FLORIDA H. Mark Ruth Gregory Burke Rocco Ceo HAWAII L. William Chapin, II Norman Hong Robert Chisholm Charles Clary III IOWA Richard Diedrich Michael Broshar William Dugger Paul Mankins John Ehrig Terry Robert Harris Bill Hercules IDAHO Jeffrey Huber Jack Smith

Contributors to the

College of Fellows Fund 2021 Calendar Year ILLINOIS Gary Ainge August Battaglia Jeffrey Bone Philip Castillo David Chasco Samuel Darby Rada Doytcheva David Eckmann Gaines Hall Philip Hamp David Hovey Helen Kessler Aric Lasher Paul O'Shea Thomas Roszak Dawn Schuette Grant Uhlir John Vinci

MARYLAND Luis Bernardo Gerald Briggs Carl Elefante Rod Henderer Thomas Jester Thomas Jester Thomas Liebel Gary Martinez David Mayhew David Metzger Alan Reed Albert Rubeling, Jr. Kevin Sneed Randy Steiner Karl Stumpf Bryce Turner Gregory Wiedemann Joel Zingeser

INDIANA Anthony Costello Drew White

MICHIGAN John Allegretti Craig Borum Tamara Burns Timothy Casai John Castellana James Chaffers Alan Cobb Brian Craig Jan Culbertson Paul Dannels Damian Farrell Edward Francis Robert Greager Sharon Haar C. Richard Hall Rainy Hamilton Douglas Hanna William Hartman Betty-lee Hepworth Eric Hill Eugene Hopkins Brian Hurttienne Dennis King Elisabeth Knibbe Sandy Laux R. Steven Lewis Saundra Little Thomas Mathison

KANSAS Charles Cassias Robert Condia Wendy Ornelas KENTUCKY Michael Jacobs LOUISIANNA Ronald Blitch Raymond Post Massachusetts Janette Blackburn Philip Chen Maurice Finegold Diane Georgopulos Emily Grandstaff-Rice Steven Imrich Philip Laird Anne-Marie Lubenau John Miller William Ruhl Mardelle Shepley Louis Sirianni

Charles Merz Arnold Mikon Michael Neville Mark Nickita M. Celeste Novak Thomas O'Connor Constantine Pappas J. Stuart Pettitt Dan Pitera Cynthia Pozolo Daniel Redstone David Richards carl Roehling Matthew Rossetti Victor Saroki David Schervish Gary Skog Arthur Smith Leslie Tincknell Benedetto Tiseo Paul Urbanek Stephen Vogel Robert Ziegelman Dawn Zuber MINNESOTA Thomas DeAngelo Gary Demele Thomas Hysell Edward Kodet Rosemary McMonigal Julia Robinson MISSOURI John Burse Brandon Dake Kevin Flynn Karl Grice Mary Ann Lazarus Constantine Michaelides Larry Self Todd Voth Andrew Wells MISSISSIPPI Roy Decker Anne Decker

MONTANA Chere LeClair NORTH CAROLINA Chris Brasier Bruce Johnson Donald Kranbuehl Alan McGuinn Kevin Montgomery Walton Teague Charles Travis Cheryl Walker NEBRASKA Gary Bowen Thomas Laging Thomas Trenolone Douglas Wignall Dan Worth NEW JERSEY Robert Cozzarelli Donald Fram Glenn Goldman Robin Murray David West NEW MEXICO Robert Calvani Glenn Fellows Tina Reames NEVADA Joan Blumenfeld John Klai Jonathan Sparer Edward Vance NEW YORK Dennis Andrejko Jay Bargmann Raymond Beeler Donald Blair Heidi Blau Joseph Brancato Lance Brown Mary Burke Maddy Burke-Vigeland Mary Burnham

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Contributors to the

College of Fellows Fund 2021 Calendar Year John Cetra Katherine Chia Brendan Coburn Joseph Coppola Theoharis David Russell Davidson Howard Decker Jeffrey Dugan Robert Eisenstat Karen Fairbanks Gerard Geier John Gering Mark Ginsberg Joann Gonchar Frank Greene Robin Guenther Frances Halsband Mary Hunting Frances Huppert Stephan Jaklitsch Stephen Johnson Andrew Knox Carol Kurth Sara Lopergolo William Louie Scott Marble Susan McClymonds George Miller Toshiko Mori Rafael Pelli Michael Plottel Harry Rutledge Anthony Schirripa Walter Sedovic Paul Segal Robert Shibley John Sorrenti Barbara Spandorf John Sullivan Joseph Tattoni Roberta Washington Elissa Winzelberg Graham Wyatt OHIO Jack Bialosky Robert Bostwick Timothy Hawk John Hedge

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Elizabeth Murphy Norbert Peiker Bruce Sekanick Douglas Steidl Terry Welker OKLAHOMA Lisa Chronister Rand Elliott Connie McFarland Ellis McIntosh Fred Schmidt OREGON Roderick Ashley Paula Baker-Laporte Alison Kwok James Robertson Jeffrey Scherer William Seider PHILADELPHIA Sylvester Damianos Frank Dittenhafer Michael Garz Jeff Goldstein Nan Gutterman Susan Maxman Michael Prifti PUERTO RICO J. R. Davis-Pagan Jose Toro RHODE ISLAND Gary Graham William Kite Kalavati Somvanshi Martha Werenfels SOUTH CAROLINA Lynn Craig Linna Frederick Thompson Penney Kate Schwennsen TENNESSEE David Powell Mark Weaver

TEXAS Zaida Basora-Adrian Bernard Bortnick Richard Bundy Laurence Burns Nunzio DeSantis Hollye Fisk Brian George Daniel Hart Frank Kelly Brian Korte Lisa Lamkin Jay Macaulay Michael Malone John Nyfeler Patricia Belton Oliver Elizabeth Chu Richter Bart Shaw Ronald Skaggs Dennis Stacy B. Kirk Teske James Tittle Thomas Upchurch Mark Williams Thomas Wurtz UTAH Jeanne Jackson RK Stewart VIRGINIA Sanford Bond Robert Boynton Holly Briggs John Burns R. Corey Clayborne Mary Cox Harold Davis Albert Davis Carroll Dove Helene Dreiling Donna Dunay Robert Dunay Robert Easter S. Michael Evans Kathleen Frazier Brian Frickie Lori Garrett H. Randolph Holmes

Joseph Lahendro Donna Phaneuf Jane Rathbone Nicholas Vlattas Ashley Wilson Kendall Wilson WASHINGTON Karen Braitmayer Mindy Cameron robert findlay R David Frum L. Jane Hastings Daniel Huberty Lorne McConachie Burcin Moehring Steven Shiver James Suehiro David Varner Richard Wagner Scott Wolf WISCONSIN Kenneth Schwartz INTERNATIONAL Sherif Anis, Abu Dhabi Erik L'Heureux, Singapore Michael Lischer, United Kingdom Samuel Oboh, Canada Murat Soygenis, Turkey John Sellery, Hong Kong FIRMS DSK | Dewing Schmid Kearns Architects + Planners Magnusson Architecture & Planning PC Opsis Archiecture DLR Group | Salus Grant seidel architects JENSEN Architects Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects DSH // architecture

AIA College of Fellows

Commemorative Courtyard AIA Headquarters at the Octagon, Washington D.C.

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“Consider an engraved brick in the in the Octagon Courtyard of the AIA Headquarters. Add to our collective legacy in our Nation’s Capital while inspiring others!” - Roger Schluntz, FAIA

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Danielle McDonough, AIA Recipient of the 2021 AIA Young Architect Award

"The College of Fellows and its members continue to be a source of inspiration and an exemplar of dedication to the profession. Thank you for your guidance and leadership."

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COG HILL GOLF & COUNTY CLUB Palos Park, Illinois

The 24th Annual Chancellor’s Cup Golf Open

2022

A’22 - AIA’s National The Conference in Chicago is providing an opportunity to participate in an exciting golf event: June 22nd.

The Annual Chancellor’s Cup Open is an ideal opportunity for a day of golf and fellowship with AIA Members and guests before the National AIA Conference in Chicago. This year’s tournament will mark the 24th year of this amazing event and will be played at the prestigious Cog Hill Golf and Country Club home of the Western Open and the BMW Championship from 20092011. It will be held on Wednesday June 22, 2022. The format is Captain’s Choice and all levels of golfers are welcome. The Chancellor’s Cup Open raises money for the College of Fellows to support the $100,000 biennial Latrobe Prize for research and the Emerging Professionals Component Grant Program. More than $500,000 has been raised over the past 23 years to support these important programs.

Several sponsorship opportunities also remain for this tournament! For more information call or email Walt Galanty at (703) 549-9500 or wgalanty@ aimmeetings.com.

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2021

COLLEGE OF FELLOWS

CELEBRATING 68 YEARS OF MOVING THE PROFESSION FORWARD