2024 AIA Grand Rapids Board of Directors

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In 2022, Tod was elevated to the "],[0,[1,3],2,"AIA College of Fellows"],[0,[],0," - its highest membership honor for exceptional work and contributions to architecture and society. Tod leads "],[0,[1,2],2,"Progressive AE\u2019s"],[0,[],0," Higher Education Practice, and for more than two decades, has been leading architectural designs across the United States, making significant contributions to the transformation of the educational environments. He has been recognized with awards at multiple levels and is highly sought on local and national stages to present on his designs and research. Embedded in all of Tod\u2019s work is the foundational design principle of sustainability, where he is an outspoken champion of sustainable principles and has used his leadership in the field to encourage architects and engineers to elevate their work to combat the existential climate crisis."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Vice President (January 2024-December 2024)"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],0,"Anne K. 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Anne is energized by a mission to make important, lasting impacts to the built environment as well as people\u0027s lives."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"In addition and as a complement to her architecture practice, Anne has served the Diocese of Grand Rapids as a Building \u0026 Planning Committee member and an Art \u0026 Environment Committee member. She also has spent the last decade serving a local non-profit, Verso L\u0027Alto Ministries, and has sat on the executive leadership team. Anne is finishing her role as the current Sponsorship Director with AIAGR where she aided the process of setting up the chapter\u0027s new scholarship endowment with the Michigan Architectural Foundation. She looks forward to continuing board service with AIA Grand Rapids."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Secretary ("],[0,[1],1,"January 2023-December 2024"],[0,[0],1,")"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],0,"Ben Franceschi, AIA - "],[0,[6],2,"Mathison | Mathison Architects"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Ben "],[0,[],0,"is an Architect and principal at "],[0,[1,6],2,"Mathison | Mathison Architects "],[0,[],0,"with nearly two decades of experience in the architectural profession. After starting his career as a carpenter for custom homes in Portland, Oregon, Ben studied architecture and philosophy at the University of California, Berkeley, where he graduated with honors in 2005. He then worked for Huntsman Architectural Group in San Francisco, focusing on interior architecture and urban design before moving Massachusetts to study at Harvard\u2019s Graduate School of Design."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"At Harvard, Ben focused on Architectural theory and history, building technology, and affordable housing, and served as a lead teaching assistant for those fields and the core studio program. He received his Master of Architecture with distinction in 2012."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Professionally, Ben worked with Portland\u2019s Central City Concern where he lead a sustainability study of their 20-building affordable housing portfolio; with Jonathan Levi Architects where he lead a study of multi-family wood housing in downtown Boston; and with Moshe Safdie Architects where assisted with the renovation of the Free Library of Philadelphia."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"In 2012, Ben joined Maryann Thompson Architects and focused on a wide range of projects, including a childcare facility for a multinational pharmaceutical company, and many custom homes that prioritized sustainability and a connection to the outdoors."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"In 2016, Ben moved to west Michigan with his wife - a Grand Rapids native - and their three children, to join Mathison | Mathison Architects. Ben\u2019s experience at MMA has extended into all areas of architectural practice, including design leadership, project management, and firm business management. His strongest drive in the practice is, primarily, to link human experience to the natural world through thoughtfully crafted space. His notable project involvement at MMA includes the Grand Rapids Airport Viewing Pavilion, the Glen Arbor Arts Center, Traverse City Whiskey Company, the Kohler Building Revitalization, the Muskegon Museum of Art, and over 15 custom homes. Ben became a principal at MMA in 2021."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Ben remains regularly involved with Ferris State University\u2019s Architectural Technology program, having served as an Adjunct Professor in history and theory, the urban studio, as an advisor to the capstone program, and serving as a regular guest critic."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Ben lives in northeast Grand Rapids and is a member of the Creston Neighborhood Association. 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He enjoys traveling, mountain biking, snowboarding, and spending time with his family."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Past President (January 2024-December 2024)"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],0,"Steven Romkema, AIA, NCARB - "],[0,[8],2,"Fishbeck"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Steve"],[0,[],0," is a Design Architect and the Design Team Leader for Fishbeck\u2019s architecture department. He has been a member of AIA since 2010, joined the Grand Rapids chapter in 2014 and obtained licensure in 2017. Steve is driven by the importance of the role architecture plays in our society and the impact it has on the end user. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Prior to moving to Grand Rapids, Steve worked in Lansing, Detroit, and Ann Arbor. He obtained both his undergrad and graduate degrees from Lawrence Tech. He also attended Michigan State and Lansing Community College exploring a wide range of degrees from civil engineering to marketing."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Currently Steve lives in Ada with this wife and two children."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"AIA Michigan Director (2024)"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Eric Biller, AIA, LEED AP, CDT - "],[0,[1,2],2,"Progressive AE"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Eric Biller"],[0,[],0," is a Senior Architect at "],[0,[1,2],2,"Progressive AE"],[0,[],0,", where he has worked since moving to Grand Rapids in 2005. Eric earned both his Graduate and Undergraduate degrees in Architecture and Design at Lawrence Technological University. He has experience in a wide variety of project types and roles, primarily as lead Project Architect. He is currently serving as the Architectural Discipline Leader at PAE, where he is responsible for quality standards, best practice and improved workflow among the Project Architecture staff. 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Sarah\u0027s professional experience is centered around the creation of pluralistic, liberating, and inclusive cultural infrastructure ranging in scale from interior installations to multi-institutional campuses."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Prior to joining Fishbeck, Sarah\u0027s talents were employed at the intersection of architecture and urban design, where she explored experimental strategies for equitable urban transformation, and multidisciplinary approaches to environment sustainability and economic development. As a designer and project manager with Agence Ter-Akoaki, Sarah worked collaboratively with several city agencies, twelve stakeholder institutions, State Legislatures, and the general public to produce a research-based proposal for Detroit\u0027s Cultural Center that prioritizes universal access, socio-economic mixity, civic engagement, and sustainability."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Sarah has also held positions with boutique Architecture + Interior Design firms in Brooklyn, NY and Ann Arbor, MI. She received an M.Arch from the University of Michigan and a BA from Lehigh University."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Chapter Director ("],[0,[1],1,"January 2024-December 2025"],[0,[0],1,")"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],0,"Sean Costello, Assoc. AIA, CPHC, LEED Green Assoc. - "],[0,[10],2,"Diekema Hamann Architecture \u0026 Engineering"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Sean"],[0,[],0," is an emerging professional working towards licensure as an architect. 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He has been a member of AIA Grand Rapids Chapter since 2018."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Chapter Director ("],[0,[1],1,"January 2023-December 2024"],[0,[0],1,")"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Matthew VanSweden, Allied AIAGR, LFA, WELL AP, LEED AP BD+C"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Matt"],[0,[],0," is a nationally recognized restorative design consultant. His entry point into sustainability, over eighteen years ago, was recognizing the tremendous impact the built environment has on human health and well-being worldwide. Recently, he has shifted his restorative design approach to be more equity- and justice-centered. His work has the power to shape and support architects across many verticals in Michigan and beyond. Matt is the current co-chair of AIA Grand Rapids\u2019 Committee on the Environment (COTE). 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His design work is equal parts alchemy, art, and adventure."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Chapter Director ("],[0,[1],1,"January 2023-December 2024"],[0,[0],1,")"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Jenny Waugh, Allied AIAGR - "],[0,[1,8],2,"Fishbeck"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"As Vice President\/Director of Sales and Marketing at "],[0,[1,9],2,"Fishbeck"],[0,[],0,", "],[0,[1],1,"Jenny "],[0,[],0,"oversees business development, sales and marketing, and public relations for the firm. She is responsible for brand development and management and strategic planning. Jenny\u0027s experience is shared with her clients, too, as she often leads capital campaign efforts, media relations, and event planning. She is passionate about sharing her talents with non-profit and academic institutions within the community, especially in support of workforce development or housing initiatives. She has served AIA Grand Rapids as the Public Relations Director since 2016 and Co-Chair of the AIAGR Honor Awards Committee since 2019 and is looking forward to continuing board service."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"AIA Grand Rapids Component Chapter Staff:"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"AIA Grand Rapids Executive Director"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Pamela Danckaert, Associate AIA, LEED AP - "],[0,[1,11],2,"AIA Grand Rapids"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Pam holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Lawrence Technological University and a Master of Architecture degree from The University of Michigan. She worked for over ten years in the architectural industry prior to her switch to the association management nonprofit sector. Pam is a highly motivated, dedicated, and ambitious professional with a broad background in managing projects, planning, promoting business services, and ensuring a high level of client satisfaction. Her educational, professional, and volunteer experience have introduced her to several valuable areas of organizational leadership."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Pam is passionate about the local West Michigan community and the potential for AIA Grand Rapids\u2019 involvement, and is excited by the direction the organization is moving in. As she begins her sixth year with AIAGR, Pam looks forward to continuing to work as an advocate for architects and emerging professionals locally, state-wide, and nationally."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Pam enjoys volunteering at her church, traveling on adventures with her family, and spending her free time with her husband and two daughters."]]]]}

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