Incoming Regional Representatives

Nathan Butler, FAIA Florida Caribbean

Nathan Butler is an architect with 27 years of experience applied across a range of project types including educational, government, transportation, research, sports, health, and public safety facilities.

Nathan is a past President of both AIA Florida and AIA Orlando, and a past Florida/Caribbean regional representative to the AIA National Strategic Council. Nathan was elevated to the AIA College of Fellows in 2018, under Object 3 – Leadership of the Institute.

Beyond his leadership and engagement in the profession, Nathan is an active community leader, currently serving on several local civic boards and committees. Nathan is a Principal with HKS, Inc., where he leads an office of 50 professionals in the delivery of significant regional projects.

Suzanne DiGeronimo, FAIA New Jersey

Ms. DiGeronimo is a licensed architect, planner and interior designer having run her own architectural firm for 50 years. Over that time duration, she has steered her firm to effectively provide a high-quality architectural commission that produce value-added to completed construction for clients, public agencies, schools, and private businesses. The firm is a Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE), headquartered in Paramus, New Jersey.

She earned her AAS Degree in interior design from the Fashion Institute of Technology in 1967. Attended Pratt Institute and Columbia University School of Architecture, Urban Planning, and Preservation. She graduated with a B of Arch Degree from The Cooper Union School of Architecture in 1970. Her work includes urban infrastructure projects in transportation architecture, multifamily housing, and schools. Ms. DiGeronimo has developed designs and planning templates for modular housing to meet disaster relief needs and for military construction applications.

She was elevated’ Fellow’ by her peers of both the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME.) She was honored by SAME with a Gold Medal and the Golden Eagle Award, that organizations two highest honors. Ms. DiGeronimo continues to be a pioneer, inspiring women in architecture and business for five decades.