Jeffrey Sackenheim, AIA, President of the Board, CHNK Behavioral Health (aka Children’s Home of NKY), and Vice President of Architecture at SHP. “I’m really proud and thankful that I’m a part of a firm that fully embraces and supports this type of service, especially in times of uncertainty and unrest like we’ve witnessed over the last 12-months.”

Dorothy Hazinski, Architectural Design Representative, Benjamin Moore. Her vast experience allows her to troubleshoot field problems and find solutions. Representing premium and high quality products, Dorothy is able to provide expertise and education to the Architectural Design community.

Chris Kepes, AIA, Village of Fairfax Planning Commission, and Sole Proprietor of KepesArchitecture. “One of the great opportunities we as architects have is to influence and improve our built environment. [Volunteering] would be another way to do that and learn more about one’s local community at the same time.”

Jeff Raser, AIA, President, Brewery District Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation and owner of CUDA Studio. “My work as an architect who is focused on urban design and community revitalization provides me with valuable insight into creating and maintaining vibrant urban places. ”

James Tavernelli, President and Chief Operating Officer, KLH Engineers. “KLH’s goal is to think downstream with respect to what information owners need to operate their building and what contractors need to construct with less waste.”

Steve Kenat, AIA, Director of Community Development | Principal, GBBN. “We have the responsibility to be thinking much further ahead, leading smart policy, delivering vision for current clients, and as stewards for future generations.”

Michael Schuster, FAIA, President, MSA Design. “Architects are the designers of the environments. It is imperative that architects train and study design, design strategies, and the essential aesthetics of our places.”

Vince Terry, AIA, NCARB, NOMA, Regional Director of Business Development, Moody Nolan. “Our work is so much more than just a complete and functioning space. We must strive to inspire our clients to enhance relationships, promote unity, and assure equity in addition to practical items of reducing carbon footprint, waste, and initial costs while promoting inclusivity and storytelling within their newly crafted space.”

Jocelyn Privett, Showroom Manager, Tisdel Distributing. “When a client wants to come into the showroom for a tour and product selection, I meet with them. On the education front, we provide CEU opportunities and soon we will have the largest showroom within this region that architects can bring their clients to for an immersive experience.”

Eric Todd Inglert, AIA, Associate Professor and Assistant Department Head, Civil and Architectural Engineering and Construction Management, College of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Cincinnati. “I am able to draw a path between the folks I have met in the AIA and all the highlights of my career that have resulted in me being in front of students and teaching architectural engineering today.”

Tom Shumaker, Director of Business Development, Cincinnati Commercial Contracting. “We especially thrive in a design assist role, particularly when design professionals seek our expertise with pre-engineered metal building systems.”

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.”