2024 Regional Representative Welcome Packet

The American Institute of Architects College of Fellows 2024 Regional Representative WELCOME PACKET The American Institute of Architects 1735 New York Ave NW Washington, DC 20006-5292

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.

Welcome, Regional Representatives On behalf of the AIA College of Fellows Executive Committee (and myself!), I congratulate you on your new position as a College of Fellows Regional Representative and welcome you to the leadership of the College. You’ve accepted a wonderful opportunity to be a part of our leadership, and to represent all of the Fellows in your region. We are so excited that you will be joining us to advocate for the needs and interests of our members and for the emerging professionals we mentor.

You will fill this Regional Representative (RR) position for three (3) calendar years. There is an “RR Roster” we maintain in order to have a clear understanding of not only your contact information, but also your terms of office. Many former Representatives have found that it takes a few months to get up to speed on the RR program and what has been done in our regions to date. That is why this packet was developed. It probably won’t answer all of your questions, but it should provide you with a more comprehensive understanding of the College, including its missions, objectives, and messaging.

Your role as a conduit between the COF Executive Committee (ExCom), and your region is vital to our shared success. By providing opportunities and information to our constituents, you advance our mission and our profession. Further, your position allows the COF to collect information on successful programs in your region that can be shared with others, provides for continuous contact with regional leadership, and assists the COF in publicizing the actions of our leadership around the world. Your active participation in our meetings, communications, and events is critical to our success, and for that we thank you in advance.

Perhaps the most important rule of thumb when serving as a Regional Representative is to speak up. You are representing a significant portion of the COF membership, and your ideas and opinions matter. If you have any questions about the COF or your position, or if you find you have difficulty in performing your duties, please contact me at any time. I am so looking forward to working with you in the coming years, and to getting to know you personally as well!

Sincerely,

Stuart Pettitt, FAIA 2023-2025 National Chair of the Regional Representatives of the AIA College of Fellows

Contents

Purpose COF Missions Objectives Audiences Messaging Strategic Message Duties Regional Map Leadership

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Purpose

“THE PURPOSE OF THE COLLEGE OF FELLOWS IS TO STIMULATE A SHARING OF INTERESTS AMONG FELLOWS, PROMOTE THE PURPOSES OF THE INSTITUTE, ADVANCE THE PROFESSION OF ARCHITECTURE, MENTOR YOUNG ARCHITECTS, AND BE OF EVER INCREASING SERVICE TO SOCIETY.” As a Regional Representative to the COF, you will serve as a liaison between the AIA Fellows within your Region and the AIA College of Fellows. Your position is a great opportunity to serve as part of the College’s leadership and connect your region and with other regions across the country.

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Missions

1. Promote Research & Scholarly Work The Latrobe Prize The $100,000 Bi-Annual Research Grant

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2. Mentor Young Architects & Emerging Professionals EP Component Grants & Align Mentorship Program Supporting two-way mentoring programs dedicated to lifelong learning and leadership.

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3. Sustain the College

Through Fellow Advancement & Building the College of Fellows Fund

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I AM CONSTANTLY LEARNING FROM ARCHITECTS I MENTOR. Architecture, technology, and design are always evolving, and younger architects are helping us shape our future spaces.

- MIKE ALLEN, AIA FELLOW

Objectives

1. Generate college awareness: what it stands for, its missions, the benefits of membership and how to become a part of it.

2. Encourage participation: (acting and giving) among existing Fellows.

3. Inspire professional growth: among recently licensed Architects through Fellowship within the Institute.

4. Influence AIA components: to act as channels for disseminating messaging and information about the College.

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Audiences 18

1. Current Fellows: Educate them on their responsibilities.

2. AIA Members: Encourage interest in elevation to the College and educate them on member benefits and responsibilities.

3. AIA Components: Drive partnerships and participation around communications related to the college and the nomination process.

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Messaging

• As leading architects, we don’t just have the opportunity to change the horizon. We have the chance to change the way people live.

• We have the tools to contribute to society in profound ways, and we are committed to improving every day life.

• As Fellows we are recognized as leaders: ◦ Those who seize the opportunity to be mentors to the next generation. ◦ Those who elevate the profession through our vision. ◦ Those who represent the values, support the development, and encourage the sustainability of the practice of architecture.

• We are the doers.

• We are the difference.

• We are the AIA College of Fellows.

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Strategic Message

• Fellowship is about bettering the profession through giving back.

• Creating this as a strong value will speak to each audience: representing who they are and who they want to become in the future.

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A PASSION FOR

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R DOING MORE

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Duties

1. Participate in virtual meetings and respond to requests for Information and Opinion 2. Sustain the College Financially Promote fundraising initiatives and the gift of giving. This includes providing personal contributions to the College.

3. Communicate with the Fellows in your Region Share COF news and ideas for local programs, send welcome letters to new Fellows and condolence letters to the families of Fellows who pass away, and help maintain current Fellows lists.

4. Attend the annual meeting at Convention 5. Recruit your replacement During the third year of your term, work to find your replacement in order to ensure a smooth transition. Invite them to attend the annual RR meeting at convention.

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COF Regional Map

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NORTHWEST & PACIFIC

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MID ATLANTIC THE VIRGINIAS

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NORTHWEST & PACIFIC

GULF STATES FLORIDA & CARIBBEAN

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Leadership

Directory REGION

E-MAIL PHONE TERM

Chair Stuart Pettitt, FAIA

spettitt@straubpettittyaste.com

313-268-1768

2023-2025

Aaron Hyland, FAIA

aaron@placemakingsf.com

415-218-8238

2021-2024

Michael Enomoto, FAIA

enomoto@gruenassociates.com

323-937-4270

2018-2024

Robert Ooley, FAIA

robert@ooley.com

805-963-2494

2021-2024

Joyce Polhamus, FAIA

joyce.polhamus@smithgroup.com 415-254-3894

2022-2024

California

Central States (IA, KS, MO, NE, OK) Wendy Ornelas, FAIA

wornelas@ksu.edu

785-341-9379

2018-2024

James Walbridge, FAIA

jameswalbridge@studio951.net

415-716-4108

2023-2025

Florida | Caribbean (FL, PR, VI) Nathan Butler, FAIA

nbutler@hksinc.com 321-251-9481 2023-2025

Martin Diaz-Yabor, FAIA

mdiazyabor@dcsp-ae.com

305-479-6097

2024-2026

Gulf States (AL, AR, LA, MS, TN) Kenneth Schwartz, FAIA

kschwartz@tulane.edu

434-996-5328

2021-2024

David Powell, FAIA

dpowell@hastingsarchitecture.com 615-479-8090

2023-2025

Holly Gerberding, FAIA

holly@gerberding.us

312-246-7509

2022-2024

John Syvertsen, FAIA

jmsyvertsen@gmail.com

847-927-8396

2023-2025

eknibbe@knibbe.com

734-516-9230

2023-2025

Illinois

Michigan Elisabeth (Lis) Knibbe, FAIA

Middle Atlantic (DC, DE, MD) Suzanne Frasier, FAIA

suzanne.frasier@gmail.com

443-930-1379

2022-2024

Jon Penndorf, FAIA

jon.pennforf@perkinswill.com

301-275-5676

2024-2026

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Directory REGION

E-MAIL

PHONE

TERM

New England (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT) Emily Grandstaff-Rice, FAIA

egr@egrfaia.com

617-478-0300

2024-2026

Britt Lindberg, FAIA

britt,arch1@gmail.com

415-238-9723

2024-2026

sdigeronimo@digeronio-pc.com

201-755-5874

2023-2025

Frances Huppert, FAIA

lifearch50@gmail.com

914-610-1271

2021-2024

Tony Schirripa, FAIA

tschirripa14@gmail.com

917-837-6470

2021-2024

Dennis Andrejko, FAIA

daaarch@rit.edu

(unavailable)

2022-2024

New Jersey Suzanne DiGeronimo, FAIA

New York

North Central (MN, ND, SD, WI) Two open representative positions

Northwest Pacific (AK, GU, HI, OR, WA) Roderick Ashley, FAIA

roderickashleyarchitect@gmail.com 503-522-5558

2021-2024

Mary Johnston, FAIA

mjohnston@johnstonarchitects.com 208-922-4361

2024-2026

Bruce Sekanick, FAIA

bruce@phillips-sekanick.com

330-717-3905

2024-2026

Lisa Gomperts, FAIA

lgomperts@schmidt-arch.com

317-407-6339

2023-2025

christine@evolveEA.com

412-362-2100

2023-2025

Ohio Valley (IN, KY, OH)

Pennsylvania Christine Monfor, FAIA

South Atlantic (GA, NC, SC) James Gantt Fausett, FAIA

jgfausett@bellsouth.net

770-841-2178

2022-2024

Walt Teague, FAIA

waltrteague@gmail.com

336-908-0008

2022-2024

Tom Savory, FAIA

tsavory@mcmillianpazdansmith.com 803-422-6245

2023-2025

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REGION

E-MAIL

PHONE

TERM

Wendy Dunnam Tita, FAIA

wdtita@pagethink.com

512-771-0214

2022-2024

Gregory Ibanez, FAIA

greg@ibanezshaw.com

817-845-8348

2023-2025

Norman Alston, FAIA

norman.alston@alstonarchitects.com 214-826-5466

2024-2026

jane.rathbone@hewv.com

757-636-8609

2021-2024

Texas

The Virginias (VA, WV) Jane Cady Rathbone, FAIA

Western Mountain (AZ, CO, ID, MT, NM, NV, UT, WY) Jon Sparer, FAIA

jonsparer@gmail.com

702-595-5415

2022-2024

Gregory Friesen, FAIA

gmf@csnaarchitects.com

719-440-6470

2023-2025

George Kunihiro, FAIA

george.kunihiro@gmail.com

+81-80-3350-9216

2022-2024

Sherif Anis, FAIA

sherif.anis@aiamiddleeasst.org

+917 50 220 9322

2022-2024

Steven Miller, FAIA

smiller@plandesignconsult.com

516-398-2955

2022-2024

International

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COF COF Regional Missions Representatives

Stuart Pettitt, FAIA National Chairman

Joyce Polhamus, FAIA California

Aaron Hyland, FAIA California

Michael Enomoto, FAIA California

Robert Ooley, FAIA California

James Walbridge, FAIA Central States

Wendy Ornelas, FAIA Central States

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Nathan Butler, FAIA Florida/Caribbean

Martin Diaz-Yabor, FAIA Florida/Caribbean

Kenneth Schwartz, FAIA Gulf States

David Powell, FAIA Gulf States

Holly Gerberding, FAIA Illinois

John Syvertsen, FAIA Illinois

Lis Knibbe, FAIA Michigan

Jon Penndorf, FAIA Middle Atlantic

Suzanne Frasier, FAIA Middle Atlantic

Emily Grandstaff-Rice, FAIA New England

Britt Lindberg, FAIA New England

Suzanne DiGeronimo, FAIA New Jersey

Frances Hupppert, FAIA New York

Tony Schirripa, FAIA New York

Dennis Andrejko, FAIA New York

Open Position North Central

Open Position North Central

Roderick Ashley, FAIA Northwest & Pacific

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Mary Johnston, FAIA Northwest & Pacific

Bruce Sekanick, FAIA Ohio Valley

Lisa Gomparts, FAIA

Christine Mondor, FAIA Pennsylvania

James Fausett, FAIA South Atlantic

Walton Teague, FAIA South Atlantic

Tom Savory, FAIA South Atlantic

Gregory Ibanez, FAIA Texas

Norman Alston, FAIA Texas

Ohio Valley

Wendy Dunnam Tita, FAIA Texas

Jane Cady Rathbone, FAIA The Virginias

Gregory Friesen, FAIA Western Mountain

Jon Sparer, FAIA Western Mountain

Steven Miller, FAIA International

George Kunihiro, FAIA International

Sherif Anis, FAIA International

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Chancellors of the AIA College of Fellows 1952-1954

Ralph T. Walker, FAIA*

1995

Robert T. Coles, FAIA

1955-1956

Alexander Robinson III, FAIA*

1996

Ellis W. Bullock Jr., FAIA

Edgar I. Williams, FAIA*

1997

Jack DeBartolo Jr., FAIA

1958-1960

Roy F. Larson, FAIA*

1998

Harold L. Adams, FAIA

1961-1962

Morris Ketchum Jr., FAIA*

1999

James D. Tittle, FAIA

1963-1964

Paul A. Thiry, FAIA*

2000

Robert A. Odermatt, FAIA

1965-1966

G. Holmes Perkins, FAIA*

2001

Harold Roth, FAIA

1967-1968

Norman L. Schlossman, FAIA*

2002

C. James Lawler, FAIA

1969-1970

John Noble Richards, FAIA*

2003

Sylvester Damianos, FAIA

1971-1972

J. Roy Carroll Jr., FAIA*

2004

Betsey Olenick Dougherty, FAIA

1973

U. Floyd Rible, FAIA*

2005

Lawrence J. Leis, FAIA*

1974

Albert S. Goleman, FAIA*

2006

Ted P. Pappas, FAIA

1975

Robert S. Hutchins, FAIA*

2007

Frank Edward Lucas, FAIA*

1976

William J. Bachman, FAIA*

2008

Carole Olshavsky, FAIA

1977

Philip J. Meathe, FAIA*

2009

Donald J. Hackl, FAIA

1978

George E. Kassabaum, FAIA*

2010

Edward J. Kodet, FAIA

1979

David A Pugh, FAIA*

2011

Chester A. Widom, FAIA

1980

Robert L. Durham, FAIA*

2012

Norman Koonce, FAIA*

1981

Leslie N. Boney Jr., FAIA*

2013

Ronald L. Skaggs, FAIA

1982

William J. Jarratt, FAIA*

2014

William J. Stanley, III, FAIA

1983

William C. Muchow, FAIA*

2015

Albert W. Rubeling, Jr., FAIA

1984

Bernard B. Rothschild, FAIA*

2016

John R. Sorrenti, FAIA

1985

Donald C. Hardison, FAIA*

2017

Lenore M. Lucey, FAIA

1986

Vladimir N. Ossipoff, FAIA*

2018

Raymond “Skipper” Post, FAIA

1987

S. Scott Ferebee Jr., FAIA*

2019

Edward A. Vance, FAIA

1988

Charles William Brubaker, FAIA*

2020

Peter G. Kuttner, FAIA

1989

Preston M. Boiton, FAIA*

2021

John Castellana, FAIA

1990

William A. Rose Jr., FAIA

2022

Roger Schluntz, FAIA

1991

Robert B. Marquis, FAIA*

2023

Frances Halsband, FAIA

1992

L. Jane Hastings, FAIA

2024

Ron Blitch, FAIA

1993

John A. Busby Jr., FAIA

1994

Thomas H. Teasdale, FAIA

1957

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