OFFICERS
2026 President: Alex Short, Assoc. AIA
2026 President-Elect: Robert Barnhart, AIA
2026 Treasurer: Holly Wood, AIA
2026 Secretary: Amanda Bellamy, AIA, PE
2026 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chris Gipson, AIA
Taylor Stephens, AIA
Erin Stoffer, AIA
Justin White, AIA
Chris Wilson, AIA
Kellin Vellenoweth, AIA
Brittany Leneave Smoot, AIA (Immediate Past President)
COMMITTIEES
Government Affairs
Robert Barnhart
Continuing Education
Robert Barnhart
EKY Retreat
Alex Short
Outreach/Engagement
Chris Gipson
Barkitecture
Amanda Bellamy
Taylor Stephens
Habitat for Humanity Build Day
Erin Stoffer
Justin White
Social Media
Justin White
E-News
Amanda Bellamy
Sponsorships
Brittany Leneave Smoot
Holiday Party
Alex Short
Robert Barnhart
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December 2025
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LIAISONS:
Arein Natour, Assoc. AIA (AIA KY Emerging Professional EP)
Jeffery Johnson, AIA (UK CoD)
Ashlee Taylor (UK AIAS)
Emily Hernandez-Pachon (UK NOMAS)
Amanda Codell (BCTC AIAS)
Adam Gillett, AIA (ACE Mentor)
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About AIA East Kentucky
The East Kentucky component was incorporated in the State of Kentucky on August 12, 1952. Now recognized as a Section of AIA Kentucky, the mission of this Component is to promote and forward the objects of The American Institute of Architects within the assigned territory, which are to organize and unite in fellowship the members of the architectural profession; to promote the aesthetic, scientific and practical efficiency of the profession; to advance the science and art of planning and building by advancing the standards of architectural education, training and practice; to coordinate the building industry and the profession of architecture to insure the advancement of the living standards of people through their improved environment; and to make the profession of ever-increasing service to society.
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