The Power of 13: Thirteen architects met in the office of New York architect Richard Upjohn in 1857. Their goal: Form an organization to promote architects and architecture. That was the beginning of AIA. Two months later, the American Institute of Architects was incorporated. Now we’re more than 101,000 members worldwide.
AIA Kentucky has the power of many as we are over 736 strong…and there are numerous ways to become plugged in. We want to make it easy for you to find your niche and even easier for you to connect with the appropriate person to start your journey with AIA Kentucky. Below is a list of opportunities to serve your state and local component and a great place to begin. Welcome!
AIA Kentucky Committees
Standing:
- Government Affairs Committee–Chaired by Eric Steva, AIA (JRA Architects)
- KSA Political Action Committee–Chaired by Rob Deal, AIA (JRA Architects)
- Building Codes–Chaired by Jimmy Piper, AIA (GRW Inc.)
- Committee for Architecture on Education (CAE)–Chaired by Steven Ward, AIA (Studio Kremer)
- Finance & Investment Committee–Chaired by Eric Zabilka, AIA (Omni Architects)
Ad Hoc Committees:
- Annual Convention
- Golf Outing
- Nominating Committee
- Honor Awards (Design Excellence)
- Special Awards (Service to the Profession)
AIA Kentucky Strategic Work Groups
- Advocacy & the Voice of Architecture (Goal Champion: Eric Steva, AIA (JRA Architects)
- Career Success & Professional Development
- Community Outreach & Engagement
- Member Value & Engagement
AIA National Committees – AIA KY Representatives
- AIA Small Firm Exchange (SFx) — Jason Hoppe, Assoc. AIA
- National Associates Committee — BreAnne Long, Assoc. AIA (2027-2028)
- AIA Young Architects Representative — Jessica Farmer, AIA (2026-2027)
- AIA Strategic Council — Megan Stone, AIA (2026-2028)
AIA KENTUCKY LOCAL COMPONENTS
AIA Central Kentucky Leadership & Committees
AIA East Kentucky Leadership & Committees
AIA Northern Kentucky Section – Director Craig Chamberlain, AIA
