AIBD National Leadership Profile

2021 - 2022 OFFICERS

Bernie Kern President

has been in the residential building industry for 35 years and has owned and operated BBKern DESIGNS, LLC, Colorado Springs, CO, for 25 years. BBKern DESIGNS is winner of multiple ARDA submittals. Having become an AIBD member in 2002, Bernie is serving consecutive years as President of the AIBD and has served on the AIBD Board since 2014. Bernie was honored and humbled with the 2018 AIBD Designer of the Year. Bernie is also past President and Chair of the Central Colorado Chapter. Bernie helped launch AIBD’s first chapter, Central Colorado.

Benjamin Tabolt External (1st) Vice President

is a graduate of Syracuse University. He has in-depth experience in both commercial and residential design. He has worked with numerous companies in a number of positions including Project Architect, Project Manager, Construction Manager, BIM Manager and President. Ben has successfully customized Revit Software for multiple companies and has completed many design projects using BIM technology. His passion is to support individuals and companies in using the latest technologies available to create the best possible project solutions. Ben has served AIBD in the past as chapter chair of the central Colorado chapter, chair of the BIM-R committee, and on the board of directors. Benjamin is the Director of Plan Services for MiTek.

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Yu-Ngok Lo Internal (2nd) Vice President

is the founding principal of YNL Architects, Inc. His work received numerous design awards and was published at various media such as ArchDaily, Hinge Magazine, CONDE, CommArch Magazine, and Hospitality-Interiors Magazine. YuNgok is a recipient of the BD+C 40 Under 40, ENR California 20 Under 40, AIBD Designer of the Year, and a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects

Lisa Schaffer Secretary

is currently the Director of Human Resources, Fin Pan, Inc./ TClear Corp. Her extensive education includes a BS in Art from Miami University – Art & Education double major, Minor in Geology and German, and an MA in Administration from Xavier University. She holds an Ohio Bookkeeping Certificate, as well as two building Material Patents and six building product developments. Lisa has eleven years experience in Education as an Art and Music Teacher and as a principal, as well as thirty one years in manufacturing, holding positions in Production, Quality Control, Product Development, Marketing, Administration and HR.

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2021 - 2022 DIRECTORS

Michael J. Battaglia Director

is a graduate of ITT Tech of Dayton with an Associate’s degree in Architectural Engineering. Michael spent many years of working in architectural firms and as a staff designer for various home builders. In 1990 Michael opened Michael J. Battaglia Residential Design providing home design service to private clients and builders. While Michael has mainly designed homes and projects for clients in Ohio, his work can be found in additional states including Arkansas, Arizona, California, Kentucky, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida and Virginia.

Felicia Foster Director

celebrates 30 years in the design and construction industry this year. After many years working with an Architect, Felicia left to work for a builder to get experience on both sides of the fence. In 2003 she started her business on a referral only basis. Her company is continuing to grow in areas that compliment design- from development to building. Felicia’s company is also growing across state lines and into many other parts of the country.

Ted Hake Director

is the owner of Hake Custom Design LLC in the Canton, Ohio Area with more than 20 years in business. His work received numerous awards over the years and he is currently serving as a national Director of AIBD and on the local BIA board of directors. Ted is a professional AIBD member and a Certified Professional Building Designer, as well as Certified Green Professional of the NAHB.

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Michael Payne Director

From early childhood, Michael was interested in building. First with “Lincoln Logs” then moved up to forts and rafts. In high school he found the drafting class fascinating and determined to become a structural engineer. Those plans were laid aside when a calling to the Gospel ministry caused redirection. During the 30 years he spent in the ministry, he was involved in several building projects, both on the annual church convention sites and alongside his friends as they worked on their own additions. In 2006, Michael attended Arapahoe Community College to receive an Architecture Technology degrees, and has several CAD and Drafting certificates. He has worked in the industry since, obtaining his LEED-AP from Green Business Certification and has maintained these credentials.

Dinesh D. Shah Director

has been engaged in planning, designing, and building of commercial and residential projects for over 45 years in Houston, Texas. In addition to an MBA degree, he is a Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Civil/ Structural, also Approved as PE to Practice Architecture Design and Windstorm Design/Inspection. He holds other licenses and provides services as a Registered Accessibility Specialist (RAS/ADA), Senior Property Tax Consultant, Technical Inspection, ComCheck Calculations, Building Code Compliance, and Real Estate related, under the name of his firm Commercial Property Tax and Technical Services, LLC (CPTTS, LLC).

Keith Zoni Director

is located in Historic Downtown Salida, Colorado, and specializes in architectural design for residential and commercial projects. He also offers builder’s series designs, construction administration along with consulting and planning services.

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2019 - 2020 DIRECTORS, EX OFFICIO AND STAFF

Kimberly Mockert NCBDC President

is the President and principal designer at KM Designs, Inc in Spring Branch, Texas. Kimberly specializes in custom home designs and custom remodels. She Started in the residential design industry in 1996 and started KM Designs, Inc in 2003. Kimberly attended the University of Wisconsin, studying Mechanical Engineering before moving to and making her home in Texas.

Kimberly has served the NCBDC council since 2017 as an examiner, Secretary, Vice President and is the current sitting President.

Jim Wright College of Fellows Chancellor

is principle and lead designer at Residential Designed Solutions, Inc. and The Plan Drawer, Inc. A Certified Professional Building Designer, he has served in many offices and committees with AIBD including as National President. Jim has also spoken at AIBD conferences and written for the AIBD blog.

Karen Kassik-Michelsohn Immediate Past President

is a Certified Residential Designer and a Fellow of AIBD. She has been designing custom homes and remodeling existing homes for over 25 years. Karen is a partner in a Design / Build firm in Anchorage, Alaska. She has been a liaison to the National Association of Home Builders for AIBD for over 10 years. Karen was AIBD’s 2014 Designer of the Year and currently is the Immediate Past President of AIBD.

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Steve Mickley Excutive Director

is the Executive Director of AIBD and a Certified Professional Building Designer. Prior to his current position, Steve most recently was the Managing Director of SGA Architecture in Palm Beach, FL, and spent 10 years as owner of a residential design firm. Steve holds numerous awards, such as AIBD’s President’s Award and AIBD Designer of the Year, and is a member of the AIBD College of Fellows. Steve’s many interests include competitive BBQ, racing in triathlons, and skydiving where he broke a world record by successfully completing 52 skydives from an airplane within 11 hours and 15 minutes, each time packing his own parachute.

Garrett Mickley Communications Director

is the Communications Director for AIBD. Garrett handles, among other things, the oversight of all AIBD digital media and electronic communications, AIBD’s social media platforms and the AIBD websites.