Member Profiles
Get to know the chapter’s committee chairs, title sponsors, and fellow members with our Member Profiles.
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Citizen Architect: Doug Gallow, AIA
Doug Gallow, AIA, City of Cincinnati AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities, Advisory Council Member, and Co-founder and Principal of Lifespan Design Studio. “Architects bring a unique perspective to the table which can benefit the organization greatly. Additionally, it might provide an opportunity to educate others within the organization on the architecture profession and the benefit of working with architects on their current & future building needs.”
Citizen Architect: Craig Gossman, AIA
Craig Gossman, AIA, Board of Directors, Heritage Ohio, and Owner of GOSSMANgroup. “Architects bring a unique perspective to the table which can benefit the organization greatly. Additionally, it might provide an opportunity to educate others within the organization on the architecture profession and the benefit of working with architects on their current & future building needs.”
Citizen Architect: Jeffrey Sackenheim, AIA
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.”
2021 Allied Member: Benjamin Moore
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.
Citizen Architect: Chris Kepes, AIA
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.”
Citizen Architect: Jeff Raser, AIA
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. ”
2021 Allied Member: KLH Engineers
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.”
Past President: Steve Kenat, AIA
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.”
Past President: Michael Schuster, FAIA
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.”
Past President: Vince Terry, AIA, NCARB, NOMA
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.”