Albert W. Rubeling, FAIA | Kemper Award Submittal 2018

Albert W. Rubeling, Jr., FAIA The American Intitute of Architects 2018 Edward C. Kemper Award 40 years of AIA Leadership

Four Decades of Leadership from AIA Baltimore to AIA National

CONTENTS

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Nomination Letter

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Candidate Biography

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Statement of Contributions

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Letters of Reference

Harold L. Adams, FAIA

James D. Tittle, FAIA

Edward M. Hord, FAIA

Ronald A. Altoon, FAIA

Frank E. Lucas FAIA

Edward A. Vance, FAIA

John P. Sullivan, FAIA

The Future

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Addressing the American Institute of Architects National Board of Director’s Leadership Conference in Washington, DC. as the 2015 COF Chancellor.

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Nomination Letter

The Kemper is an extraordinary recognition of an extraordinary servant and steward of our profession. Al Rubeling is that extraordinary servant, and is most deserving of the Edward Kemper Award.

As Churchill once said, “We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give.� Al has truly been a giver.

Frank E. Lucas, FAIA 2007 COF Chancellor

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A PASSION FOR DOING MORE • 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 the leaders.

• The ones who seize the opportunity to be mentors to the next generation.

• The ones who elevate the profession through our vision.

• We are the ones 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.

New Messaging Contect for the AIA College of Fellows, led by 2015 Chancellor Al Rubeling, FAIA.

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“ What I have come to learn about Al Rubeling while working with him at the College is that his vision, his leadership and his actions have translated into more than $2,000,000 worth of fund-raising and chapter house savings for the Institute at all levels. The impact on membership growth, mentorship and leadership programs both locally and nationally has been nothing less than staggering.�

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Edward A. Vance, FAIA 2017 Secretary | AIA College of Fellows

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Candidate Biography

“Al lives what he teaches and is very active in mentoring young architects and is very active in support for his university and its school of architecture. He has been since 2008 an active faculty member at the University of Maryland and was the 2016 Distinguished Kea Professor. Al has set an example of leadership for our profession.�

Harold L. Adams, FAIA, RIBA, JIA 1998 COF Chancellor 1997 Kemper Award

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Section 2 | Candidate Biography

Albert W. Rubeling, Jr., FAIA Senior Vice President | Rubeling & Associates a division of JMT Education Bachelor of Architecture, 1977 | University of Maryland Professional Status Registered Architect

- Architecture Leader

Professional Career 2014 - Present

Senior Vice President/Architecture: Rubeling& Associates /a JMT Division

1981 - 2014

Founder, President: Rubeling & Associates, Inc. Architecture + Interior Design

Professional Registrations 1980 - Present

Certified by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)

1994 - 2000

Board Member, Maryland State Board of Architects

Registered Architect in the following States - Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, District of Columbia, West Virginia, Ohio, New Jersey, South Carolina, North Carolina, Texas

Academic Career 2008 - Present Faculty, University of Maryland for Leadership/Entrepreneurship Careers Course 2016

Named, Distinguished Kea Professor by University of Maryland by President Wallace Loh

Speaking Engagements “A Case for Leadership” May 2016 - Distinguished Kea Professor in Architecture, University of Maryland May 2017 - NYIT School of Architecture

“How to Start Your Own Practice” AIA Texas/AIA Ohio/AIA Virginia/AIA DC/AIA Maryland/AIA Baltimore Four National AIA Conventions; Houston/Miami/Denver/Chicago

“The Boomer Architect Transition Conundrum: What Value Proposition?”

2017 - AIA Leadership Institute

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Publications 1994 - How to Start and Operate You Own Design Firm, McGraw/Hill 2006 - How to Start and Operate your Own Design Firm, Allworth Press 2014 - Lessons Learned in the New “Un-normal� Normal - September issue of Design Intelligence

AIA Positions Held AIA College of Fellows:

Chancellor

2015

Vice Chancellor 2014 Secretary 2012 - 2013

Founder/Chair, Golf Committee:

1997 - Present

Regional Representative: 1995 - 1998

Pre-Investiture Lunch Inspirational Speaker: 2014 - Present

AIA Trust:

Chair, Trustee:

2004-2009

AIA National Board

Mid Atlantic Regional Representative:

1991 - 1994

AIA Practice Committee

Funded Member 1990-1991

AIA Maryland

President/Board Member:

1986 - 1989

AIA Baltimore

President/Board Member

1984 - 1988

Founder/Chair Golf Committee

1989 - 1992

Lecture Series Committee Member

1984 - 1987

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Statement of Contributions

“His leadership in the AIA, the Academy and the College of Fellows continues to advance the future of our profession and elevates our communities. Our profession is fortunate to have, embodied in one individual, such a great example of unselfish leadership, dedicated involvement coupled with the utmost of professionalism.

Albert W. Rubeling, Jr. FAIA quite simply represents the very best the AIA has to offer�

Edward A. Vance, FAIA Richard Upjohn Fellow 2016-2017 Secretary, AIA College of Fellows

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Section 3 | Statement of Contributions

Introduction Little did Al Rubeling know, in 1977 when he was inspired during his mentor’s eulogy to help others through the architectural profession, that he would touch the lives of thousands. Al’s story is one of unselfish, inspirational leadership bringing out the best of all by enhancing the quality of life of the Institute’s members locally, statewide, regionally, and nationally.

Albert W. Rubeling, Jr. FAIA has been a passionate, dedicated servant leader for the AIA since his membership as an Associate Member in 1977. His mentor, Charles M. Nes, Jr. FAIA, coached him to value membership and, most importantly, volunteer to make a difference for the profession.

Al began his AIA career as Chair of the AIA Baltimore Lecture Series Wine and Cheese committee and has been active in every component level of the Institute, culminating as the 2015 Chancellor of the AIA College of Fellows.

In 1986, AIA Baltimore Executive Director, Ann Stacy Hon AIA, saw Al’s potential and groomed his leadership skill to give him a vision for the future with National AIA.

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Al followed this vision to lead AIA Baltimore in acquiring its current Chapter House, reinventing AIA Maryland, achieving Fellowship at age 38 (the youngest to receive this honor at that time) for his National Board of Directors activities, authoring books on firm start up, serving as Trustee for the AIA Trust and Regional Director for the College of Fellows, founding the annual Chancellor’s Cup Golf tournament which has raised over $550,000 for the College’s initiatives, and serving as guest speaker for many AIA component Firm Start Up seminars.

Al’s most recent contribution to the AIA has been serving on the Executive Committee of the College of Fellows and as the 53rd Chancellor in 2015.

His life has been a commitment of inspiration through examples of teaching, mentoring, leadership, and entrepreneurship in the association, his practice, and the academy.

Al Rubeling, Jr. FAIA is an exemplary candidate for the Kemper Award based on his four decades of dedicated, continuous, selfless service to the AIA, and by following his mentors’ guidance and his own wish to help others through leadership.

Decade One Al began his AIA journey as an Associate Member soon after graduation in 1977 while working for Nes Campbell & Associates. Al first volunteered on the AIA Baltimore Lecture Series Committee, followed by Design Awards Chair, and later the Board of Directors in 1984. He started the AIA Baltimore Annual Golf Tournament in 1987. Its continued success has raised more than $250,000, to date, the largest fundraising event in the Baltimore chapter’s history for member activities.

AIA Maryland Board 1989 in Annapolis, MD | Al Rubeling, Jr. AIA President

In 1988, serving as President of the Chapter, Al left the Board after achieving the goal to acquire a Chapter house. During Al’s Board tenure, the Chapter rented and moved four times in five years. Al felt if the Chapter owned its real estate, it would control its future financial success. The Board served to fulfill this vision. After thirty years of occupancy, today, the Chapter has grown to over 1,000 members, and, with many years of operational dollars in reserve, has a cushion for financial membership activity.

During this timeframe, Ann Stacy Hon AIA, Executive Director of AIA Baltimore, was a driving force in mentoring Al with his leadership skills.

Ann planted the seeds of the need for permanent office space, and also his potential for future State Component leadership, National Practice Committee participation, and also his potential as the AIA National Board of Directors. Her road map was a tremendous help for Al in his AIA journey. No person other than Ann had more confidence and drive to coach Al for his future. She was THE CATALYST for the future successes of AIA Baltimore.

Al’s leadership legacy with AIA Baltimore is that of the Chapter Office acquisition and thirty years of golf tournament financial success.

Al Rubeling, President of AIA Baltimore signs the purchase agreement witnessed by the Vice President, David Gleason AIA and Treasurer, Ed Hord AIA.

AIA Baltimore Chapter Newsletter April/May 1988 Announcing Purchase of New Chapter House

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Section 3 | Statement of Contributions

Decade Two After serving as President of AIA Baltimore, Al went on to serve as President of AIA Maryland in 1989. He inherited a dysfunctional State component organization. Run by an Executive Director who also served as a lobbyist in Annapolis for AIA Maryland, the dual executive role caused a chaotic state of mistrust between the three local components: AIA Chesapeake Bay, AIA Baltimore, and AIA Potomac Valley.

Ann Stacy, Hon. AIA suggested Al enlist the services of an AIA National Component Assistance Team (CAT Team) to step into the situation to survey, observe, and make recommendations for topics that needed to be addressed for a successful outcome and a more functional component. The CAT team’s report recommended a complete “start over” of the governance and staffing of the chapter. Al led a six-month struggle by creating a group of member architects from all three chapters to work as one with a common vision for the future. Looking back, this proved to be one of Al’s most challenging efforts in his AIA life.

In the end, AIA Maryland went through a complete renaissance. Taking the high road, a new lobbyist was retained, resulting in the Governor announcing October as Architecture Month in the State of Maryland. The first cocktail reception, since the times of George Washington, was celebrated in the lobby of the State House to kick off AIA Maryland’s rebirth.

The Governor attended to address a soldout crowd.

This effort heightened Al’s core values to generate his confidence in leading others. He truly learned about the importance of “servant leadership” at this time in his career.

Following these Maryland chapter reorganizations, Al was appointed by the Governor to the Maryland State Board of Architects and NCARB in which he served for seven years as regulator to champion the “Plan Stamping Act” prohibiting the illegal practice of architecture and engineering by unlicensed individuals in Maryland.

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To celebrate the rebirth of AIA Maryland after the AIA Component Assistance Team visit, Al was able to get the Governor of the State of Maryland to Proclaim October 1989 as Architecture Month in the State of Maryland with a reception in the State House Rotunda, the first since George Washington was President.

Due to the success of the CAT team and exposure to National AIA, Al was also appointed by AIA National President Jim Lawler, FAIA to the AIA National Practice Committee in 1990. Al’s focus on the committee was his passion for architectural business acumen and assisting others in addressing firm startup.

Al wrote, directed, and produced a National AIA seminar on firm startup entitled “Starting Your Own Firm” for the AIA National Convention in Houston, Texas that year.

The successful 90-minute program was attended by over 500 architects and lead Al to author a white paper on the topic. No book had ever been written on this subject at that time. The idea was forwarded to AIA Press and publishers at the AIA Boston 1992 Convention. McGraw/ Hill expressed interest.

Al’s book “How to Start and Operate Your Own Design Firm” was published in 1993 and updated in 2006. It is used as professional practice curriculum throughout Architecture Schools in the United States.

Since that first seminar on firm startup in Houston, Al has been asked to present seminars on the topic for AIA Ohio, AIA Texas, AIA DC, AIA Virginia, and AIA Baltimore.

In 1991, there was a vacancy on the AIA National Board’s Mid-Atlantic Region, and, by default, it was AIA Maryland’s turn to look for interested parties.

The Region offered Al the Mid-Atlantic Regional Directorship. Immediately after assuming the position, Al planned the annual “Mini-Grassroots Conferences” for the region in Annapolis for all three presidents and vice presidents to meet and discuss matters of the day, and bond for future effective leadership transitions as regional representors.

These one-day meetings transformed the leaders’ understanding that their responsibilities went beyond their local component. All five chapters in the region are stronger today. The Region also realized its first National AIA President, since 1967 with Carl Elefante, FAIA. Al served his three-year term on the National AIA Board of Directors from 1991-1994. The Class of 1994’s twelve members had significant leadership skills. One National President, three Chancellors of the College, and two National Vice Presidents were the result of this class.

In May 1993, Al was elevated to the College of Fellows at the Chicago Convention at the age of 38. He was recognized for his service to the profession and authorship on firm startup.

McGraw/Hill published Al’s book in December 1994. Allworth Press published the second edition in 2006

mentoring, and inspiring others. He was appointed Regional Representative for the College’s MidAtlantic Region in 1995, and organized two annual Fellows lunches for the region at the new Baltimore Orioles Camden Yards which included conversations and book signings with Caesar Pelli FAIA and Fay Jones FAIA. Both were well attended and raised funds for the College of Fellows.

As Fellow, he focused his efforts of informing,

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Section 3 | Statement of Contributions

Decade Three In 1997, Al dreamed of starting a successful fundraising golf tournament for the College’s leadership/mentorship initiatives, using the AIA Baltimore’s successful model. AIA leadership supported the idea. The inaugural golf tournament was held at the 1997 AIA National Convention in New Orleans at English Turn Golf Club with 60 golfers.

Since that time, the event has grown to include a committee to assist in this annual fundraiser.

Twenty-two tournaments have been held around the country for every National Convention, raising over $550,000 for the Latrobe Prize and Mentoring Initiatives including the Young Architects Forum and Emerging Professionals. After 10 years of chairing this successful event, Al was recognized with the Leslie Boney Spirit of Fellowship Award at the 2007 San Antonio Convention.

In 1998, Al’s board classmate, Ron Altoon, FAIA appointed him National Chair for the AIA Convention in San Francisco. Al helped plan this convention which was offered at no cost to members. Ron appointed Al to bring an east coast leader to the west coast Planning Committee. The Convention was a huge success with 19,000 members in attendance, and the largest AIA Convention to that date.

During his seven-year tenure on Maryland’s Architectural Registration Board, Al was exposed to NCARB activity and met many regulating architects from around the United States. In 2003, he was recruited to serve on the AIA Trust, furthering his interest in the business side of architecture and liability laws. The Trust is responsible for communicating insurance complexities to the profession as well as provide a Commended Liability Insurance Carrier for small firms’ needs. Al served five years with the Trust.

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Decade Four In 2010, then Chancellor Chet Widom FAIA informed Al that the College of Fellows Nominating Committee had nominated him for the AIA COF Executive Committee, and future Chancellor in 2015. The Executive Committee unanimously approved the recommendation.

Serving as Secretary for two years, Al’s contribution to the College was focusing the leadership on “The Why” of the College and ultimately reinventing the messaging to its audience. To reinforce the message developed by a national public relations firm, Al has addressed each new class at the New Fellows Lunch before the annual Investiture for the past five years.

His message is to be proud, “wallow in the moment” of this National Honor, and communicate the duty associated with this new responsibility: of giving back one’s time, talent, and/or treasure in support the three activities that define the mission of the College:

1. Sustain the College of Fellows

FELLOWSCOPE A publication of the AIA College of Fellows | Issue 122

August 2015

INVESTITURE Oh Happy Day

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: YAF FORUM | RR REPORT | CHANCELLOR’S CUP | CONVENTION 2015

2. Create/Support mentoring programs for the YAF and Emerging Professional Programs 3. Support/Fund the Bi-Annual Latrobe Prize for Research

In his December 2014 Inaugural, Al’s themed his term as the 53nd Chancellor of the College, on “The Joy of Leadership”:

“This year, I will be focused on The Why/The How/The What of The College/Our Brand My legacy/ my gift/ will be a conscience to ensure it’s sustainability and relevance. My, how I love this College and our chosen profession and what it stands for.

Here is a toast, to the joy of architecture, the joys of our profession, and the joys of our leadership.”

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Al Rubeling’s Presentation for the upcoming AIA Leadership Institute on November 18, 2017.

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The Future

“Even though I am a few years older, Al has been a mentor to me in the realm of AIA volunteer service. I can think of few members who have been more consistently involved and whose involvement has had such an impact on all levels of the AIA.�

Edward M. Hord FAIA AIA Baltimore Richard Upjohn Fellow 1998 National AIA Vice President

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Section 4 | The Future

Serving as the 2015 Chancellor of the College was not the final chapter in Al’s passion for giving back in mentoring younger architecture professionals. Al has woven the story of his journey into curriculum that inspires students in their career paths by incorporating business acumen and storytelling in his syllabus.

For the past ten years, Al has taught the “Careers in Architecture engaging Leadership and Entrepreneurship” class at the University of Maryland.

Due to the class’s success, Al was named by the University President, Doctor Wallace Loh, in 2016 as the Distinguished Kea Professor in Architecture, a lifetime title for supporting the mission of the University as a “Leading Institution of Entrepreneurship”.

Al is now engaged again with local AIA activities in the AIA Baltimore Architects Book Club as a guest commentator on business and practice topics. He is also a contributing writer to Jim Cramer’s periodical Design Intelligence and continues to serve a role in the AIA’s Leadership Institute.

Al continues to lead the College of Fellows Chancellor’s Cup golf tournament committee and will continue to address the new Fellows classes every year at the pre-Investiture lunch, as long as the College allows him to do so.

The future looks bright as a continuum of Al’s journey of commitment to life-long learning for leadership and entrepreneurial thinking in our profession. This message is so important now in this most tumultuous time of innovation in our profession.

“So, as we enter 2015, I am transforming the topic of my speech from “The Joy of Leadership” to my theme for 2015 of “The Joy of Fellowship”.

It is my goal to lead our College this year by promoting the fundamentals of Our Why, Our How and Our What. We have embarked on “re-branding” the College to make our Mission known and help members understand their important value as Fellows and leaders in giving their time, talent, and treasure to ensure the sustainability of our College, mentoring the young, and supporting research funding of The Latrobe Prize.

Please join me this year, in celebrating our joyful lives as Fellows in this great College of the American Institute of Architects. I look forward to meeting and hearing from you.”

Inspiration is his goal and legacy for the AIA, its members, and our profession.

Al’s desire to help others through our profession has been a life-long journey of introspection, commitment, learning, and his fortunate mentoring from others.

He is inspired by the friendships he has made and the young professionals he teaches and meets. His goal for the years to come is to show what he has discovered as a leader and entrepreneur through architecture.

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Al’s first Investiture on the EXCOM as Secretary of the College in 2012 at the National Cathedral, Washington, DC.

Addressing the American Institute of Architects National Board of Directors in Washington, DC. as the 2015 COF Chancellor.

Visiting Lecturer - NYIT School of Architecture KEA Professor Lecture 2017.

Careers Class @ UMD / Distinguished KEA Professor - University of Maryland

Guest Speaker, AIA Baltimore Architect’s Book Club 2017.

Recieving the The Leslie N. Boney Spirit of Fellowship Award in 2007 recognizing continuous, exceptional service and dedication to the College.

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“So, as we enter 2015, I am transforming the topic of my speech from “The Joy of Leadership” to my theme for 2015 of “The Joy of Fellowship”.

It is my goal to lead our College this year by promoting the fundamentals of Our Why, Our How and Our What. We have embarked on “re-branding” the College to make our Mission known and help members understand their important value as Fellows and leaders in giving their time, talent, and treasure to ensure the sustainability of our College, mentoring the young, and supporting research funding of The Latrobe Prize.

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Letters of Reference

“As AIA Baltimore’s Executive Director over the past five years, and as a member of the AIA National staff prior, I have witnessed and appreciated the tremendous impact that Al’s service, leadership, and vision has provided for our chapter and for the Institute as a whole—as a result, we are now poised for even greater success and value to our AIA members and to the architecture profession.”

Kathleen Lane, Assoc. AIA AIA Baltimore Executive Director

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October 2, 2017 Rik Masters, FAIA, Chair Edward Kemper Award Jury 1735 New York Avenue NW Washington, DC 20006 Re:

Nomination of Albert William Rubeling, Jr., FAIA for the 2018 AIA Kemper Award

Distinguished Colleagues: It has been over twenty years since Al Rubeling founded, chaired and nurtured the AIA COF Chancellor’s Cup Open Golf Tournament. This one action alone has put over a half a million dollars in the coffers of the COF to sustain the Latrobe Prize/YAF and EP Grant Programs. Since the beginning, it has been my pleasure and honor to have served with Al on this endeavor. This program would not have been initiated or fulfilled had it not been for Al Rubeling.

Al’s commitment to the tournament takes untold hours and a full year to plan and execute each tournament. The Golf Committee is helpful, but it is Al who takes the planning/responsibility and deserves the credit for its success. He has done such a remarkable job.

His forty years of involvement with the AIA has been filled with continuous leadership such as Chancellor College of Fellows, Chair AIA Trust, President AIA Baltimore, Chair AIA Convention, San Francisco and appropriately receiving the COF Leslie Boney Spirit Award for Continuing Service to the COF. Al’s leadership as Chancellor of the College was extraordinary. He led with distinction, introducing new ideas and new programs to enhance the awareness and the stature of the COF. It is difficult to comprehend how he can take the amount of time to do so much for the AIA at such a high level of perfection. The AIA is certainly indebted to him.

The AIA, COF and the entire architect community are better off thanks to the leadership of Al and his commitment to enhancing the profession. He is a role model for us all.

I would strongly urge the Board to honor Al Rubeling, FAIA with the Kemper Award for his significant contributions to the Institute over a period of many years.

Sincerely, y

D. Tittle Tittle, FAIA James D

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September 15, 2017 Ric Masters, FAIA, Chair Edward Kemper Award Jury 1735 New York Avenue NW Washington, DC 20006 Re: Albert W. Rubeling, Jr., FAIA – Edward Kemper Award Dear Mr. Masters: It is with great pleasure to write this letter in support of Albert W. Rubeling, Jr., FAIA for Edward Kemper Award. I have worked closely with and observed Al for thirty years in the local, state and national levels of the AIA, plus NCARB, the AIA Trust and the College of Fellows. I have been inspired with the dedication, passion and creativity that he has brought to every task and effort that he has undertaken.

I first met Al when serving on AIA Baltimore in 1987 as a board member. We had seen the chapter move locations almost annually which negatively impacted the ability of the chapter to deliver value to its members. As Baltimore’s 1988 president, Al led an effort to find a permanent home for the chapter and find a way to finance it. The result of this effort was the purchase of a property in the Mt Vernon cultural district of Baltimore. Several years later we proudly burned the mortgage on the steps of the property and since then AIA Baltimore has lived rent free at 11 ½ West Chase Street, freeing up assets to provide for a financial cushion and a rich offering of programs and services for members.

While I was serving on AIA Maryland in the early 90’s, AIA MD was in disarray – financially insolvent and floundering without a clear mission. Al called in a Component Assistance Team from AIA National. The effort helped the chapter to refocus the mission to primarily address state-wide legislative issues and cease duplicating services that local chapters were already providing. As a result AIA Maryland has for the last 25 years been a very effective voice for the profession on Maryland legislative issues.

In my first national board meeting in 1993 I sat in on a presentation in Seattle where Al, as a departing regional director, gave a presentation on restructuring the National leadership and board. Twenty plus years later the AIA has implemented a restructuring that includes many of the suggestions that Al and his committee presented.

Even though I am a few years older, Al has been a mentor to me in the realm of AIA volunteer service. During the AIA Maryland days we spent countless hours in cars going back and forth to Annapolis and DC talking about serving the Institute. Al encouraged me to pursue participation and leadership in the Local and state AIA chapters. He encouraged me to follow him as a Regional Director and to become active on the AIA Trust.

In summary, I can think of few members who have been more consistently involved and whose involvement has had such an impact on all levels of the AIA. I strongly recommend my friend and AIA leader for the Edward Kemper Award.

Sincerely,

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Edward m. Hord, FAIA Senior Principal

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October 3, 2017 Rik Masters, FAIA, Chair Edward Kemper Award Jury 1735 New York Avenue NW Washington, DC 20006 RE:

Albert W. Rubeling, Jr. FAIA – Edward Kemper Award

Dear Mr. Masters and Fellow Jury Members: It’s a special privilege and a delight to endorse Al Rubeling, FAIA, as the 2018 Kemper Award recipient. Al has served our profession through service to the American Institute of Architects for over forty years, never refusing a request or a challenge.

My first opportunity to work with Al came in 2002, when I was Secretary of the College of Fellows Executive Committee and Al chaired the Chancellor’s Cup Golf Tournament. He’d run the tournament since 1997, raising well over one hundred thousand dollars. There was no connection between the College and Golf Committee; I volunteered to be that link, and a fast friendship between the College and the Golf Committee developed into a bond that grows stronger every year.

Al, tireless and totally dedicated, still chairs the tournament, which continues to be hugely successful.

Al is immersed in numerous other AIA activities, including teaching “Careers in Architecture” at the University of Maryland where he received the coveted “Distinguished Kea Professor in Architecture” award. He has mentored countless young professionals, generously sharing his valuable time and resources with emerging architects.

As chancellor in 2007, it was my great pleasure to nominate Al for the annual Leslie N. Boney, FAIA “Spirit of Fellowship” award. As much as anyone I have known, Al represents the true fellowship experience through his actions and attitude. He received the award to a standing ovation. Not least, Al served as Chancellor of the College with great distinction, fine-tuning the Latrobe criteria, goals, and product.

The Kemper is an extraordinary recognition of an extraordinary servant and steward of our profession. Al Rubeling is that extraordinary servant, and is most deserving of the Edward Kemper award. Churchill said, “We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give.” Al has truly been a giver. Without reservation, I wholeheartedly endorse Albert W. Rubeling, Jr., FAIA, to receive the 2018 Kemper Award.

Most sincerely,

Frank E. Lucas, FAIA Founder | Chairman Emeritus Chancellor of College of Fellows 2007; Jury of Fellows 1999-2002 Recipient of Leslie N. Boney, FAIA “Spirit of Fellowship” LS3P

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ARCHITECTURE PLANNING INTERIORS

October 1, 2017 Rik Masters, FAIA Chair | 2017 Edward C. Kemper Award Jury 1735 New York Avenue NW Washington, DC 20006 Dear Distinguished Members of the Jury,

Principals Edward A. Vance, FAIA Matthew F. Burns, Assoc. AIA Jonelle L. Vance, RID

Associates Todd Brautigam, AIA Kevin Welch, Assoc. AIA Ana Fimbres, Assoc. AIA Kellie Wanbaugh, RID Kyle Fischer, Assoc. AIA Kurt Walden, Assoc. AIA Alberto Sanchez, Assoc. AIA Jorge Hernandez, Assoc. AIA Kim Galbe, Assoc. AIA

I am most pleased to write this letter of support for Albert W. Rubeling, Jr., FAIA for the 2018 Edward C. Kemper Award. Al’s combined service to the profession, to education and to the Institute embodies the passion and inspiration that fuels our nation’s professionals. His four decades of dedicated service have and continue to advance the causes of our communities, our emerging professionals and the profession well into the foreseeable future. Amidst his tremendous success as a practitioner, founding his own firm in 1981, Al has found his greatest reward in inspiring the next generation. As a faculty member of the University of Maryland, he continues to inspire the next generation of professionals through his Professional Practice and Leadership/Entrepreneurship Careers Courses for which he was named a Distinguished Kea Professor by University of Maryland President Wallace Loh. Al is one of the true gems of our profession. He is at once collaborative, resourceful and dedicated and he has consistently distinguished himself as a singular leader especially at the national level. Upon meeting Al in 1999, I was immediately struck by his unique brand of leadership style that was clearly characterized by a spirit of fellowship. But it wasn’t until I joined the College of Fellows EXCOM that I learned just how impactful his leadership was.

It was here that I witnessed his considerable skills as a leader, where as Chancellor of the College, he sought a greater clarity in the message and the mission of the college while deepening the sense of pride that comes from giving back. He championed the camaraderie of our board and our members, always leading by example, inspiring everyone around him to achieve more. His eye was always focused on the future and he challenged all of us to never be satisfied with our past achievements, reminding us always of the reward that comes from the opportunity of “DOING MORE”.

His leadership in the AIA, the Academy and the College of Fellows continues to advance the future of our profession and elevates our communities. Our profession is fortunate to have, embodied in one individual, such a great example of unselfish leadership, dedicated involvement coupled with the utmost of professionalism. Albert W. Rubeling, Jr. FAIA quite simply represents the very best the AIA has to offer. The Edward C. Kemper Award recognizes an individual who has contributed significantly to the profession through service to the American Institute of Architects. Al’s immense body of work and extraordinary service epitomize the meaning and purpose of this award and therefore I strongly encourage your serious consideration of my good friend and colleague for this Award of Distinction.

Respectfully,

EV&A Architects 900 South Pavilion Ctr. Dr. Suite 180 Las Vegas, NV 89144 T (702) 946 8195 F (702) 946 8196

Edward A. Vance, FAIA, NCARB Founder & CEO | EV&A Architects

Richard Upjohn Fellow Secretary | AIA College of Fellows | 2016-2017 2014 AIA WMR Silver Medalist 2006 AIA Nevada Silver Medalist

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Albert W. Rubeling, Jr., FAIA The American Intitute of Architects 2018 Edward C. Kemper Award