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September 2018 #10230 Page #42
AIBD Welcomes New President, Fellows, and Recognizes Excellence By Steve Mickley Executive Director
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he American Institute of Building Design (AIBD) inducted Anchorage businesswoman, Karen Kassik-Michelsohn, FAIBD, of Michelsohn & Daughter, into the office of President at its Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, PA. Karen is a certified member of the organization and for over 30 years has served at various local, state, and national positions. With a strong focus on membership and education, Karen’s third aim is to be a career source. “We have a responsibility to our community to provide a qualified workforce for the future,” she stated during her installation ceremony.
Newly elected AIBD President, Karen Kassik-Michelsohn (left) with AIBD’s Chief Staff Officer, Steve Mickley. Photo by JPG Photo & Video
Mrs. Michelsohn is the only female builder in Anchorage. Relocated from Florida to Alaska, Karen is an award-winning designer with over 30 years’ experience. She specializes in custom home and remodeling design. Her eye for detail has earned her rave reviews from clients and numerous awards across the country. Karen’s career in the building industry began in 1987 in Florida with Lucia, Kassik & Monday, Inc., where she spent 23 years with the company, working her way up to president and partner. Karen is currently serving as president of the Anchorage Home Builders Association, receiving the “Builder of the Year” award in 2016.
The same evening, the AIBD welcomed its new inductees into the College of Fellows. The AIBD College of Fellows selects its members for having contributed notably to the advancement of the profession of building design by general excellence, by composition and literature, or by design, and public service. The four professionals installed in 2018 are John Fought of Baker Street Designs in Clearwater, Florida, Leonard Vogel of Vogel Residential Designs in Durham, North Carolina, Richard Emigh of LUD2 in Capitola, California, and Steven Mickley, from Jupiter, Florida. John Fought was chairman of the AIBD’s Concept Awards competition, a portion of the Southeast Builders Conference Aurora Awards program, for ten years. In 2013 John was the Chairman of the SEBC Aurora Awards. John is on the National Council of Building Designer Certification (NCBDC) and served as its president for four years.
AIBD Welcomes new Fellows (from left) John Fought, Steve Mickley, Leonard Vogel and Richard Emigh. Photo by JPG Photo & Video
Richard Emigh has served as AIBD Treasurer for eight years and is the Past President of the AIBD, California Society. He has been a member of AIBD for 24 years and has served on the State Board for the past twelve years. He has a Master’s Degree in Urban Planning from the University of Oregon. Leonard Vogel has served the organization at the local and national levels for almost four decades. Len was an officer in the AIBD, North Carolina Society for many years and while that time represented the society as a member of the House of Delegates. He is a former member the NCBDC and served as its president for four years. PHONE: 800-289-5627
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