AIA Cincinnati is led by a volunteer board, elected by our chapter members. This year we have six new members, in addition to a new president and vice president. Get to know your chapter leadership in these profiles.

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.”

Chad Estes, Partner, GOP Limited. “Ask three engineers a question and get four different answers. While they may all work, we know the fifth answer is the best. The one you get to after what occurs to you initially and after collaboration with the team, considering all variables. We work closely with our architects, we’re nimble and responsive, and creative in our approach.”

The Kleingers Group is a design firm offering engineering services (civil, municipal, and transportation), landscape architecture, and surveying. We also have two divisions specializing in athletic field design and 3D laser scanning/reality capture. Through our creative and integrative approach to design, we improve communities across Central and Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky.

Sanyog Rathod, AIA, Founder, Sol design + consulting. “We always strive to stay at the forefront of sustainability. Recently, this has included becoming a WELL Performance Testing Organization and beginning to offer performance testing services to projects pursuing WELL Certification. We hope to leverage this expertise to help [others] understand how their spaces are performing from an occupant health and well-being perspective.”

Tisdel Distributing represents the industry-leading residential kitchen appliance brands Sub-Zero, Wolf, Cove, Faber, Scotsman and Best. In April of 2021, Tisdel opened their new luxury showroom in the Kenwood Collection, showcasing over 250 appliances. Discover the latest product releases from the Sub-Zero and Wolf brands in their profile.

Congratulations Alexandra Oetzel, AIA, who recently passed her exams to become a licensed architect, moving from Associate AIA to full AIA!

Josiah Ebert, AIA, Project Architect, ESM Architects. “Inspiration comes to me in many forms: it can be the simplicity of the vernacular Ohio barn, the complex cultural critiques found in Dostoyevsky, or the uplifting nature of a good conversation.”

Oswald Insurance Companies provides risk management and insurance brokerage services with a focused lens on professional liability insurance. Oswald helps architects see the risks and manage accordingly through their services, including contract reviews, education opportunities and deep experience in the design industry.

“At CCC, we tailor our process to suit you. Every project is different and so are the needs of every client. Every step that we take through the construction process, is specifically designed to mitigate the common risks of constructing a building.”