Member Profiles
Get to know the chapter’s committee chairs, title sponsors, and fellow members with our Member Profiles.
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2026 Title Sponsor: Mansion Hill Custom Floors
At Mansion Hill Custom Floors, we are proud to partner with professionals who share our commitment to craftsmanship, integrity, and lasting value. Together, we help ensure the homes being built today remain a source of pride for decades to come.
2026 Allied Member: Sierra Pacific Windows
This week’s allied sponsor profile features, Dennis Cukon, Architectural Consultant at Sierra Pacific Windows. Get to know Dennis and what he loves about his work!
2026 Title Sponsor: Louisville Tile
For architects seeking not just materials, but a genuine partner in creating character-rich and expressive spaces, Louisville Tile offers a comprehensive solution built on trust, expertise, and a shared passion for exceptional design.
2026 Title Sponsor: Pinnacle Engineering
Pinnacle Engineering is approaching its 30-year anniversary of crafting custom structural engineering solutions for architects and other clients.
With that milestone comes a transition for Principal and Structural Engineer, Tom Moore, who will be stepping into the role of company president this year. He brings over a decade of experience at PEI and a reputation built on strong client relationships and team leadership.
2026 Title Sponsor: Tisdel Distributing
Tisdel Distributing represents the world-renowned residential kitchen appliance brands Sub-Zero, Wolf, Cove, Faber, Scotsman, and Best. Our state-of-the-art showroom in the Kenwood Collection showcases over 200 appliances and serves as a hands-on resource for consumers, designers, builders, and architects — all in a non-sales environment.
2026 Title Sponsor: Oswald Companies
Oswald’s Design practice consists of 650+ Architect and Engineering Firms and is part of our nationally recognized Design & Construction practice, serving the Construction, A&E and Surety industry.
2026 Early Professionals Chair
Lucas De Brito, AIA, Architect, Burgess & Niple
Early Professionals Chair
2026 CRANawards Chair
Josh Pedoto, AIA Senior Architect Reztark Design Studio
CRANawards Chair
2026 Title Sponsor: Specialty North American/Marvin
Our company, under new ownership, is committed to providing a total customer experience. From initial consultation to professional installation and certified factory level service, we provide the highest level of care through our process. We invest the time to understand your vision, goals, and budget. We will show you the differences in product lines and help you to make the most informed decision. Beyond the initial sale, our quality control team, delivery staff, installers, and service technicians are second to none and are driven by maintaining that reputation.
December 2025: Newly Licensed Architect
AIA Cincinnati congratulates member Annika Heminger who recently passed her ARE exams to become a licensed architect, moving from Associate AIA to full AIA! Kudos for your hard work and impressive accomplishments!
2025 Title Sponsor: Oswald Companies
Our Design practice consists of 650+ Architect and Engineering Firms and is part of our nationally recognized Design & Construction practice, serving the Construction, A&E and Surety industry.
We understand the difficult environment for design professionals. You’re juggling numerous large projects at once, a talent shortage, potential mergers and acquisitions, and the ebb and flow of disruption in the supply chain. Oswald empowers you with a high level of risk management for architects, engineers, and ancillary design service professionals.
2025 Title Sponsor: The English Contractor & Remodeling Services
At its core, The English Contractor is about building relationships—with clients, with architects, and with everyone involved in the process. For architects seeking a builder who values design integrity, communicates clearly, and brings both humor and hard work to the job, The English Contractor is a dependable and collaborative partner from start to finish.
2025 Title Sponsor: Louisville Tile
In the dynamic world of architectural design, selecting the right materials is paramount to transforming visions into tangible, inspiring spaces. For architects across the Tri-State region, Louisville Tile stands as a steadfast partner, committed to fostering design excellence through unparalleled service, deep expertise, and a finger firmly on the pulse of cutting-edge trends.
2025 Title Sponsor: Mansion Hill Custom Floors
At Mansion Hill Custom Floors, we believe that the beauty of a space begins from the ground up. For over two decades, we’ve partnered with architects, designers, and builders to bring warmth, character, and precision to luxury residential and commercial environments across the region.
2025 Title Sponsor: archiCPA
2025 Title Sponsor: ArchiCPA
Your partner in running a thriving architecture firm
New Member: Mellisa M. Spencer, AIA
I love to see all of the pieces come together and checking to ensure all in the set is coordinated and covered for the construction team. Being able to visit a client site regularly and have the construction team involved early is super exciting to see the built results in the field.
2025 Title Sponsor: Cincinnati Commercial Contracting (CCC)
2025 Title Sponsor: Cincinnati Commercial Contracting (CCC)
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2025 Title Sponsor: Tisdel Distributing
Tisdel Distributing represents the world-renowned residential kitchen appliance brands Sub-Zero, Wolf, Cove, Faber, Scotsman, and Best. Tisdel’s state-of-the-art showroom in the Kenwood Collection showcases these brands with over 200 appliances on display. The Tisdel showroom is a resource for consumers, designers, builders, and architects alike, as it provides a unique hands-on experience with these high-end brands, in a non-sales environment. From personalized consultations with a product specialist, to chef-led product demonstrations, Tisdel is the ideal partner when planning any kitchen project.
Tisdel Distributing is excited to share several new product releases and enhancements coming to Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove in 2025. Learn more about these below or schedule a visit to our showroom to explore these in-person.
Celebrating Sustainability: Mukta Rai Saxena, AIA, NCARB, LEED GA
From small huts constructed with local materials to the intricate beauty of the Taj Mahal, I found myself admiring human habitats in all their forms.