Member Profiles
Get to know the chapter’s committee chairs, title sponsors, and fellow members with our Member Profiles.
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2020 Title Sponsor: Cincinnati Commercial Contracting - John Westheimer
John Westheimer, President, Cincinnati Commercial Contracting. “Our team of professionals know that bringing each job in on-time and on-budget is the standard all clients deserve, and should always expect from their builder. This is the standard that we continually strive to achieve.”
April 2021: Newly Licensed Architect
Congratulations Mitchell Hoelker, AIA, who recently passed his exams to become a licensed architect, moving from Associate AIA to full AIA!
2020 Title Sponsor: Hamilton Parker - Amanda Thom
Amanda Thom, Commercial Account Specialist, Hamilton Parker, Southwest. “Tile has always been fascinating to me and when I discovered that Hamilton Parker was hiring, I jumped at the chance. I started as a Tile Design Consultant in the showroom, then the Residential Account Specialist for the Cincinnati area designers and architects. When the Commercial position became available, I was hesitant but I’ve never looked back.”
February 2021: Newly Licensed Architects
Congratulations Lindsay Schweitzer, AIA, who recently passed her exams to become a licensed architect, moving from Associate AIA to full AIA!
Meet the AIA Cincinnati 2021 Board of Directors
Introducing the 2021 AIA Cincinnati Board of Directors.
November 2020: Newly Licensed Architects
AIA Cincinnati congratulates Joshua Pedoto, AIA, who passed the ARE exams to become a licensed architect, moving from Associate AIA to full AIA!
October 2020: Newly Licensed Architects
AIA Cincinnati congratulates Jeremy Barker, John Edwards, and Linette Green who passed their exams to become licensed architects, moving from Associate AIA to full AIA!
Past President: Stephen Sendelbeck, AIA
Stephen Sendelbeck, Retired, Architectural Foundation of Cincinnati and KZF Design. “Your education has given you special training in problem solving that is not typically taught in other disciplines/professions... Look for ways to utilize your problem solving skills to go beyond the scope of architecture and tackle bigger issues. ”
June 2020: Newly Licensed Architects
Congratulations Jessica Dangelo, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP, LFA and Brian G. Oldiges, AIA!
2020 Title Sponsor: Mansion Hill Custom Floors
Jeff Rose & Bill Walz, Co-Owners, Mansion Hill Custom Floors. “We want to be a trusted resource for the Architectural community, that means making sure our Architect partners have the proper applications and processes in place to make sure that their clients get a superior and functional product.”
2020 Title Sponsor: The V Collective
Art Dierks, Chief Operating Officer, The V Collective. “Our team can collaborate on design, or just manage the build and installation of cabinetry that was already designed and specified. During the process, we work closely with the architect through an exchange of shop drawings.”
Past President: Robert E. Gramann, FAIA
Robert E. Gramann, FAIA, Chairman Emeritus, GBBN Architects. “Design is the GLUE holding us together, we must lead creatively and innovate. This is the tip of the iceberg – don’t be afraid, embrace change, be the change leader.”
Past President: David S. Collins, FAIA
David S. Collins, FAIA, President, The Preview Group, Inc. “AIA is a phenomenal value for anyone that is committed to the profession of architecture. Ideas are always welcome and opportunities to serve and gain traction on changes you feel are needed are often accomplished by larger numbers of a like mind!”
Past President: Rick Koehler, AIA
Rick Koehler, AIA, Co-Founder, President, and then CEO of Architects Plus (now retired). “Push boundaries, even if it makes people somewhat uncomfortable at times.”
2020 Emerging Professionals Co-Chairs
Lindsay Schweitzer, Assoc. AIA, LEED Green Associate. “Let’s redefine who an “architect” is. We want to attract anyone who is hungry to get involved with our local design culture no matter their race or gender.”
2020 Title Sponsor: The English Contractor
Craig Russell, Founder & CEO, The English Contractor & Remodeling Services. “As a home building and remodeling company, it is our passion to deliver the architect’s vision and the client’s expectations. “
2020 Title Sponsor: Tisdel Distributing - Amanda Cook
Amanda Cook, Territory Sales Manager, Tisdel Distributing- Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove Distributor. “We provide education and resources for the architectural community for any Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove products.”
2020 CRANawards Chair
Andreas Lange, Senior Associate, PWWG Architects, CRANawards Chair (2016-2020). “We’d love for more young professionals to join the committee. Cincinnati’s CRAN committee is one of the most active in the country and the CRANawards is its signature event.”
2020 SAIDWorks! Chair
Alexander Christoforidis, AIA AICP LEEDap, Division of Experience-based Learning and Career Education, University of Cincinnati. “I see students wanting to make architecture their career and to do work that matters to the world around us.”
Past President: John Rogers, FAIA
John Rogers, FAIA, FACHA, President, John W. Rogers, Architect. “Create as many opportunities as you can to use your passion and knowledge to improve our environment to secure the future with empathy, knowledge, and leadership.”