Jeff Potter, FAIA, honored with 2023 Edward C. Kemper Award

{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[["strong"],["a",["href","https:\/\/www.aia.org\/showcases\/6572242-jeff-potter-faia"]],["b"]],"sections":[[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"WASHINGTON \u2013 Dec. 8,\n2022 \u2013 "],[0,[],0,"The Board of Directors\nand the Strategic Council of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) are\nhonoring Jeff Potter, FAIA, with the 2023 Edward C. Kemper Award."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The Edward C. Kemper Award, named in honor of the AIA\u2019s first executive\ndirector, is given annually to an architect who has contributed significantly\nto the profession through service to the AIA. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Potter has been a dedicated leader at all levels throughout his career,\nincluding his service as AIA\u2019s 88th president, demonstrating an enduring\ncommitment to excellence and advocacy that elevates architecture\u2019s importance\nin society. His vision for the profession has energized emerging professionals\nand established architects alike, challenging them to continue to make AIA a\nproactive and progressive organization."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"A native of Shreveport, Louisiana, Potter grew up the son of a structural\nsteel businessman and a teaching artist, a combination that prompted an\ninterest in the design of the built environment. After completing his studies\nat Texas A\u0026M, Potter founded his namesake firm in Longview, Texas, quickly\nestablishing himself as a sought-after strategic planner and designer of\neducational facilities. Later, he and his wife, Shelley Potter, opened their\nstudio in Dallas."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Potter began his involvement with AIA with the AIA Northeast Texas\nChapter\u2014now a section of AIA Dallas\u2014where he served in nearly every office in\nthe all-volunteer component. In 1994, he was invited to join the Texas Society\nof Architects\u2019 Publications Committee, where, for seven years, he helped shape\nthe profession through the society\u2019s award-winning magazine, Texas Architect.\nHis work on the committee inspired him to volunteer on the society\u2019s executive\ncommittee, serving as vice president, secretary, president-elect, and its 66th\npresident in 2004. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"In 2006, Potter was selected to represent Texas as a member of AIA\u2019s\nBoard of Directors, where he focused on the development of a strategic\ncommunications initiative. He envisioned a comprehensive examination of AIA\u2019s\nbrand that was launched at the 2011 Communication Summit in Kansas City. This\nwork continued into his AIA presidency, during which Potter led the initiative\nthat repositioned AIA to more effectively communicate the value of architecture\nand its benefit to society. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Throughout his AIA leadership tenure, Potter grew increasingly concerned\nthat AIA\u2019s philanthropic avenues were suffering after parting with the American\nArchitectural Foundation (AAF) in 2008. To remedy that, he joined the\nArchitects Foundation, AAF\u2019s successor, and later served two terms as its\npresident, focusing on opportunity scholarships. His leadership resulted in\nincreased support from corporate and private donors, as well as AIA\u2019s board,\nthat grew the opportunity scholarship program from three to 25 students\nenrolled in architecture programs across the country. The scholarships profoundly\nimpact students who can change the face of the profession."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Visit "],[0,[1],1,"AIA\u2019s website"],[0,[],0," to learn more about Potter\u2019s selection as the 2023\nEdward C. Kemper Award recipient."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"About AIA"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Founded\nin 1857, AIA consistently works to create more valuable, healthy, secure, and\nsustainable buildings, neighborhoods, and communities. Through more than 200\ninternational, state and local chapters, AIA advocates for public policies that\npromote economic vitality and public wellbeing."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"AIA provides members with tools and resources to assist them\nin their careers and business as well as engaging civic and government leaders\nand the public to find solutions to pressing issues facing our communities,\ninstitutions, nation, and world. Members adhere to a code of ethics and conduct\nto ensure the highest professional standards."]]]]}