We are at a turning point in our chosen profession.

Architects across America are working in a rapidly changing global marketplace. The race to stay up with technology and integrate practice with diverse clients, partners, and project delivery systems stretches our resources. Our communities need our vision and leadership to promote and preserve healthy environments. Emerging professionals require our mentoring and we must help them hone their skills so that they can make meaningful contributions. Our offices must evolve into better and more inclusive learning environments in partnership with the academies. The American Institute of Architects exists to help its members meet these challenges through collaborative efforts and knowledge sharing.

The Bylaws, Rules of the Board, and Public Policies of the AIA must be clearly stated and applied to reflect our values. These vehicles act to direct our members, our boards, and our staff to positively influence the local, regional, national, and international issues that are important to us. If elected Secretary of the Institute, I will continue to work fairly and communicate openly with all members and staff to advance our profession in service to society.

AIA National
Director, Western Mountain Region, 2004–2006
Board Liaison to AIAS Board, 2005–2007
Current Chair Board Convention Site Selection Committee, 2004–2006
Integrated Practice Discussion Group, 2006, Liaison to Large Firm Round Table
Community Discussion Group, 2004–2005

AIA Western Mountain Region
Co-Chair, AIA WMR Conference Planning Committee, 2002

AIA New Mexico
President, 2000
Secretary, 1998
Recipient, AIA NM Medal for Service to the profession, 2003
State Government Network Representative, 1998–2004
Professional Technical Advisory Board, 1998–present
AIANM/ACEC/AGC Alliance, 2000–present
Technical Advisory Committee, NM Building Code, 2004–present
Founding member, Hydrogen Technology Partnership, 2003

AIA Albuquerque
President, 2002
Director, 1998–2000
Chair, Golf Sub-Committee, 1998–present
Chair, Design Awards Committee, 2000–2003
AIA Albuquerque Urban Design Committee, 1995–1998

Community Involvement
Village of Los Ranchos Planning & Zoning Commissioner, 2002–present
Downtown Albuquerque Action Team
Dean’s Council University of New Mexico School of Architecture & Planning
Albuquerque Community Foundation Grants Committee
Youth Soccer and Softball Coach.

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