2025 Regional Representative Welcome Packet by AIA College of Fellows

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

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.

Missions

1. Promote Research & Scholarly Work

The $150,000 Bi-Annual Research Grant

The Latrobe Prize

2. Mentor Young Architects & Emerging Professionals

AIA College of Fellows

Component Grants & Align Mentorship Program

Supporting two-way mentoring programs dedicated to lifelong learning and leadership.

3. Sustain the College Through Fellow Advancement & Building

the College of Fellows Fund

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.

Audiences

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.

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.

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.

A PASSION FOR

FOR DOING MORE

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.

COF Regional Map

Leadership

Directory

REGION

Chair

Stuart Pettitt, FAIA

California

Aaron Hyland, FAIA

E-MAIL

PHONE TERM

spettitt@straubpettittyaste.com 313-268-1768 2023-2025

aaron@placemakingsf.com 415-218-8238 2021-2025

Michael Enomoto, FAIA enomoto@gruenassociates.com 323-937-4270 2018-2025

Robert Ooley, FAIA

Paul Woolford, FAIA

robert@ooley.com 805-963-2494 2021-2025

paul.woolford@hok.com 415-690-6387 2025-2027

Central States (IA, KS, MO, NE, OK)

James Walbridge, FAIA

jameswalbridge@studio951.net 415-716-4108 2023-2025

Jack Morgan, FAIA jackfaia2023@gmail.com 405-593-9936 2025-2027

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)

David Powell, FAIA

Reese Rowland, FAIA

Illinois

John Syvertsen, FAIA

Drew Deering, FAIA

Michigan

Jeff Hausman, FAIA

dpowell@hastingsarchitecture.com 615-479-8090 2023-2025

rrowland@polkstanleywilcox.com 501-680-3228 2025-2027

jmsyvertsen@gmail.com 847-927-8396 2023-2025

ddeering@moodynolan.com 773-896-7183 2025-2027

jeffhausmanfaia@gmail.com 313-610-8826 2025-2027

Middle Atlantic (DC, DE, MD)

Jon Penndorf, FAIA

Kathleen Lechleiter, FAIA

jon.pennforf@perkinswill.com 301-275-5676 2024-2026

kathleen@twopointstudio.com 443-756-1522 2025-2027

International

Sherif Anis, FAIA

sherif.anis@aiamiddleeasst.org +917 50 220 9322 2022-2027

Steven Miller, FAIA smiller@plandesignconsult.com 516-398-2955 2022-2027

Giancarlo Alhadeff, FAIA ga@alhadeff.com +44 020 7837 2211 2025-2027

COF Missions COF Regional Representatives

Jack Morgan, FAIA Central States

James Walbridge, FAIA Central States

Robert Ooley, FAIA California

Michael Enomoto, FAIA California

Aaron Hyland, FAIA California

Paul Woolford, FAIA California

Stuart Pettitt, FAIA National Chair

Kathleen Lechleiter, FAIA Middle Atlantic

Jon Penndorf, FAIA Middle Atlantic

Jeff Hausman, FAIA Michigan

Drew Deering, FAIA Illinois

John Syvertsen, FAIA Illinois

David Powell, FAIA Gulf States

Reese Rolwand, FAIA Gulf States

Martin Diaz-Yabor, FAIA Florida/Caribbean

Nathan Butler, FAIA Florida/Caribbean

Laura Heim, FAIA New York

Tony Schirripa, FAIA New York

Suzanne DiGeronimo, FAIA New Jersey

Britt Lindberg, FAIA New England

Emily Grandstaff-Rice, FAIA New England

Susan Kilman, FAIA North Central

Tom Cox, FAIA North Central

Dennis Andrejko, FAIA New York

Douglas Ito, FAIA Northwest & Pacific

Bruce Sekanick, FAIA Ohio Valley

Dennis Stallings, FAIA South Atlantic

Tom Savory, FAIA South Atlantic

Gregory Ibanez, FAIA Texas

Christine Mondor, FAIA Pennsylvania

Mark Levine, FAIA South Atlantic

Lisa Gomparts, FAIA Ohio Valley

Norman Alston, FAIA Texas

Mary Johnston, FAIA Northwest & Pacific

Texas

Brian Frickie, FAIA

The Virginias

Jon Sparer, FAIA Western Mountain

Steven Miller, FAIA International

Gregory Friesen, FAIA Western Mountain

Open Position

Giancarlo Alhadeff, FAIA International

Sherif Anis, FAIA International

1952-1954 1955-1956

Chancellors of the AIA College of Fellows

Ralph T. Walker, FAIA*

Alexander Robinson III, FAIA*

Edgar I. Williams, FAIA*

Roy F. Larson, FAIA*

Morris Ketchum Jr., FAIA*

Paul A. Thiry, FAIA*

G. Holmes Perkins, FAIA*

Norman L. Schlossman, FAIA*

John Noble Richards, FAIA*

J. Roy Carroll Jr., FAIA*

U. Floyd Rible, FAIA*

Albert S. Goleman, FAIA*

Robert S. Hutchins, FAIA*

William J. Bachman, FAIA*

Philip J. Meathe, FAIA*

George E. Kassabaum, FAIA*

David A Pugh, FAIA*

Robert L. Durham, FAIA*

Leslie N. Boney Jr., FAIA*

William J. Jarratt, FAIA*

William C. Muchow, FAIA*

Bernard B. Rothschild, FAIA*

Donald C. Hardison, FAIA*

Vladimir N. Ossipoff, FAIA*

S. Scott Ferebee Jr., FAIA*

Charles William Brubaker, FAIA*

Preston M. Boiton, FAIA*

William A. Rose Jr., FAIA*

Robert B. Marquis, FAIA*

L. Jane Hastings, FAIA*

John A. Busby Jr., FAIA

Thomas H. Teasdale, FAIA*

* Deceased

Robert T. Coles, FAIA*

Ellis W. Bullock Jr., FAIA

Jack DeBartolo Jr., FAIA

Harold L. Adams, FAIA*

James D. Tittle, FAIA

Robert A. Odermatt, FAIA

Harold Roth, FAIA

C. James Lawler, FAIA

Sylvester Damianos, FAIA

Betsey Olenick Dougherty, FAIA

Lawrence J. Leis, FAIA*

Ted P. Pappas, FAIA

Frank Edward Lucas, FAIA*

Carole Olshavsky, FAIA

Donald J. Hackl, FAIA

Edward J. Kodet, FAIA

Chester A. Widom, FAIA

Norman Koonce, FAIA*

Ronald L. Skaggs, FAIA

William J. Stanley, III, FAIA

Albert W. Rubeling, Jr., FAIA

John R. Sorrenti, FAIA

Lenore M. Lucey, FAIA

Raymond “Skipper” Post, FAIA

Edward A. Vance, FAIA

Peter G. Kuttner, FAIA

John Castellana, FAIA

Roger Schluntz, FAIA

Frances Halsband, FAIA

Ron Blitch, FAIA

Kate Schwennsen, FAIA

AIA College of Fellows