AIBD National Leadership

2022 - 2023 DIRECTORS was born and raised in Massillon Ohio. In 1987, he was selected from 1500 students to take part in a pilot architectural program, at the time only one of three high schools nationwide to have a full-time CAD program. After college, he was asked to join the faculty at Columbus State Community College at the age of 22. Over his career, he has served as a design consultant to companies such as Target, Best Buy, the State of North Dakota, the State of Minnesota, and other public organizations. Outside of residential design, he is an ordained pastor, a former public policy lobbyist, a school teacher, and a legislative candidate. 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 President of AIBD. is the owner of Nelson Design Group, LLC, a nationally published and award-winning home design firm. He has over 30 years of experience in home design. His work was published by Architectural Designs, Harris Publications, Homestyles Publishing, Home Design Alternatives, Builder Magazine, Home Planners, Garlinghouse, Old House Jornal, House Beautiful, Good Housekeeping, Better Homes & Gardens and many more. Michael is a Certified Professional Building Designer and a Director of AIBD.