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Gaines B. Hall,
FAIA
A practicing architect for 40 years, I have served for the last 17 as
the managing principal of Kirkegaard Associates, a Chicago firm specializing
in architectural acoustics. In orchestrating design collaborations with
hundreds of architects for large and small projects, I have developed
a unique understanding of the needs, means, and capabilities of architectural
practices of all types.
I understand the demands of leadership, having led various organizations
within and outside the AIA. Over the years I have been granted the opportunity
to serve in leadership positions at every level of the Institute and hold
office within three different regions. I believe the time has come to
share the knowledge gained from extraordinarily broad AIA service.
Initiating a major course correction for the AIA is not my intent; but
I am offering a seasoned ability to help implement some important initiatives
now under way. I knew Knowledge Communities
when they were Professional Development Committees, and I want desperately
to make them work to our membership’s greatest advantage. The education
of architects and future clients is of immeasurable importance to the
future of the AIA and the profession. Our regained financial
footing will allow us to implement some of the needed mission-critical
tasks. Working closely with the Board and the staff to realize those imperatives
will be my daily operational mode.
Nothing can speak louder than the displayed confidence that we know what
we are doing and where we are going. All of us must demonstrate a combined
commitment to continue the course necessary to warrant that confidence—from
every member, those who are not yet members, and those we serve in society.
AIA national
- Illinois Regional Director, 1995–1998
- Vice President, 1983–1984
- Commissioner, Design Committee, 1983–1984
- National Convention Chair, 1982–1983
- Gulf States Regional Director, 1978–1981
- Architectural Accreditation Teams, 1980–1982,
1984
- Chair, Education and Professional Development
Commission, 1980–1981
- Commissioner, Historic Resources, Scholarship,
Architecture for Arts & Recreation committees, 1979–1981
AIA region, state, local
- AIA Illinois Board of Directors, 1994–1998
- President, Gulf States Region, 1980–1981
- President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer,
Alabama Council, 1973–1976
- Director, AIA Chicago, 2003–2005
- President, AIA Chicago Foundation, 2001
- Trustee, AIA Chicago Foundation, 1995–2002
- AIA Chicago Board of Directors, 1994–1998
- AIA Chicago National Convention Committee,
1991–1993
- Vice President, Secretary, Director, Montgomery
Chapter 1972–1975
Community service
- President, Bi-Racial Study Group
- Chair, Downtown Action Committee
- Colonel, U.S.Army Reserve, Retired
- Guest lecturer: Auburn University, University of Illinois, and Southern
Illinois University
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