Ronald J. Battaglia, FAIA

In 2007, we celebrate the AIA’s 150th anniversary. Our sesquicentennial provides a unique opportunity for AIA architects to create a Blueprint for the Future and build on our collective vision for leadership and design across the country. This important benchmark can provide the AIA with a national platform to communicate our vital role in creating healthy communities within an increasingly global and diverse society. Uniting local, state, and national components in planning this multi-year initiative must begin now.

My Blueprint for the Future will also further advance our Strategic Plan objectives: Community—encourage diversity and inclusiveness by connecting the AIA and the future of our cities; Advocacy—reflect the relevance of our mission by strengthening the AIA’s public policies and legislative positions; Knowledge—empower AIA members with research and information to make informed decisions, provide cutting-edge services, and be leaders.

As your vice president, my goals are to:
• Enhance our role in society by providing a strong voice for design leadership
• Advocate diversity within our profession, the services we offer, and the clients we serve
• Leverage the knowledge gained from collaborating with NCARB, NAAB, ACSA, and AIAS to develop programs and initiatives that ensure the long-term health and stature of our profession and the Institute
• Align AIA resources and programs to strengthen small and midsize firms
• Encourage and support mentoring of associates and emerging architects
• Promote professional-practice policies in the public and private sectors that benefit society and our bottom line
• Advance our core values by advocating affordable housing, sustainable communities, and revitalized cities.

I pledge to listen carefully and work collaboratively to seize this exciting opportunity before us. I ask for your support and will continue to work with you, as I have for more than 30 years. Together, we can make a difference.

AIA National
• N.Y. Regional Director, 2004–2005
• Community Discussion Group, 2005
• One-AIA Discussion Group, 2005
• Diversity Committee, 2004–2005
• College of Fellows, elevated 1995
• Large Firm Round Table, 1985–1989
• Chair, Practice Management Committee, 1985–1987

AIA Buffalo/Western New York
• Outstanding Service Award, 2000
• Treasurer, 1980–1982
• Director, 1976–1984

AIA New York State
• President, 2003
• President-elect, 2002
• Co-chair, Statewide Practice Roundtables, serving small and large firms, 2002–2003
• Vice President, Government Affairs, 2001
• Director, 1998–present.

Professional
• Managing principal, Flynn Battaglia Architects, PC, 1989–present
• Senior vice president/board member, Cannon Design, Inc, 1976–1989
• Assistant professor, SUNY at Buffalo School of Architecture, 1970–1976.

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