Dan Becker, Designer, The V Collective. “My work as a designer and project manager at The V Collective really combines my architectural background of both design and construction management but takes it from the macro-level of an entire building or room to this very specific micro-level of the cabinetry and/or trim and these elements within the larger context.”

Robert L. Knight, AIA, National Client Manager, Partner Engineering and Science. “AIA continues to be a thought leadership vehicle and the resource for our industry on trends that affect our profession. These values have helped me change with the profession and industry to be a valued professional to my clients.”

Dave Greene, Montgomery Branch Manager/Cincinnati Marvin Sales, Marsh Window and Door Classics. “Marsh has ability, experience, and expertise to advise, collaborate, and facilitate specifying complex window and door solutions. We strive to be Trusted Advisors for Architects and their clients.”

Amie Anderl, Director of Cincinnati Branch, Hamilton Parker. “Hamilton Parker’s core purpose is to achieve our customer’s vision through trust and expertise. In order to do this, our team works with customers to specify the right materials for both residential and commercial projects, keeping both budget and timelines in mind.”

Afsaneh Ardehali, University of New Mexico. “I firmly believe our greatest challenge still remains to be in redefining our role and regaining our power in forming the physical, social, cultural, and environmental consciousness.”

Robert W. Dorsey, FAIA, Professor Emeritus of Construction Science, University of Cincinnati. “Being involved with AIA was very important…Going to meetings, meeting other architects, getting involved with the national convention—those activities were very important to me. I got to know people at the national office and architects from across the country.”

Brian Baumgardner, Associate Client Executive, Oswald Companies. “The design and construction field is risky and although we can’t help [architects] be better designers we can help them see the risks and manage accordingly through the services we offer, which include contract reviews, education opportunities and deep experience in the design industry.”

Michael R. Mauch, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, Principal, RWA Architects, Inc. “The more I got involved in AIA, especially through the AIA’s Custom Residential Architects Network (CRAN), the more I grew as an Architect and as a person. The benefit wasn’t about getting more work, it was about being better.”

Jeff Kirker, Founder and Owner, Kirker Kubala. “We offer custom design and installation for indoor and outdoor spaces, from the Art Climb to the Saks 5th Avenue in New York City, we bring creativity, vision, and experience to every project.”

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.”