AIA Kentucky consists of a community of gifted and influential architects and design professionals – led by a volunteer board, elected by our members. Take a moment to get to know what AIA means to them and why they choose membership. This is a developing article and will be updated regularly with newly featured members.
Rolf Provan, Assoc. AIA
2024 CKLDP Advisory Committee Chair
How has AIA Membership benefitted you?
“The AIA provides a vital platform for advancing the role and the practice of architecture, for the benefit of our planet, our society, our clients, and the growth of our practitioners. As a leader of a design firm, I believe it is our obligation to actively participate in this forum to invest in and shape the future of architecture and foster collaboration and innovation within the profession.”
Libby Lamb, Assoc. AIA
2024 Associate Director, AIA Kentucky
How has AIA Membership benefitted you?
“AIA has been invaluable to me, offering not only a platform for professional development but also an incredible network of peers. Through their diverse insights and experiences, I’ve found countless opportunities to learn, grow, and expand my understanding of the field. The collaboration and mentorship within the community continuously inspire me to elevate my own work.”
George Donkor, AIA
Young Architects Representative, AIA Kentucky
How has AIA Membership benefitted you?
“I am a member of the AIA because the AIA affords me the opportunity to make an impact on the profession and the next generation of architects.”
Richard Polk, AIA
2024 AIA Strategic Council, AIA Kentucky
How has AIA Membership benefitted you?
“My AIA membership provides me access to the many benefits it offers architects and the personal connections I make with colleagues.”
Mark Trier, FAIA
2024 AIA Kentucky Immediate Past President
How has AIA Membership benefitted you?
“I am excited about all the leadership development opportunities that AIA provides. Whether it be leading an ad hoc committee for charitable fundraising, participating in the Christopher Kelley Leadership program, or being on a local or state Board of Directors, AIA offers many amazing venues to enhance your management skills and form new professional friendships.”
Tina Ash, Assoc. AIA
2024 AIA Kentucky Secretary
How has AIA Membership benefitted you?
“AIA provides opportunity to connect with other professionals invested in and working daily to help envision and build a brighter future together.”
Chris Bowling, AIA
2024 AIA Kentucky Treasurer
How has AIA Membership benefitted you?
“AIA has provided me with ample leadership opportunities early on in my career that would not be possible in a firm. My first opportunity came with the urge to provide community outreach through educating the youth. AIA CKC supported my idea of creating and implementing Architects in Education. I was elected to the National Associates Committee and to its EXCOM where I furthered AIA Associates issues. I was appointed to the NCARB Education Committee as the AIA Observer where I over saw education requirements for NCARB Certificate holders. On the local level, I was elected the AIA CKC President and later the Treasurer. Through the years I have held many committee positions, received accolades, and presented at the AIA National Convention for seven consecutive years. To this day I continue to serve my profession as the AIA KY Treasurer working my way up to AIA KY President. The AIA has provided me with leadership opportunities and experiences that I would not have experienced at a firm.”
Melinda Joseph-Dezarn, AIA
2024 AIA Kentucky President-Elect
How has AIA Membership benefitted you?
“Being a member of the AIA has given me many opportunities to become a better leader and opened the doors to leadership training events that I would not have been a port of with the AIA.”
Ben Barlage, AIA
2024 AIA Kentucky President
How has AIA Membership benefitted you?
“My favorite part about being a member of AIA is the community engagement. Soon after I joined AIA NKY, we applied for an AIA 150 grant to assist the residents of Boone County re-purpose a 46-acre gravel pit into a regional park. Our chapter members presented the project multiple times and hosted community design charrettes to masterplan the park. We took on small projects each quarter to design and build a park bench, a floating duck house and then a park shelter house! It was refreshing to work and learn from Architect members from firms that we are often in competition with. This shared goal of Architectural community engagement through AIA has been the most rewarding for sure!“
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2024 AIA Kentucky ARE Grant Recipients
November 6, 2024Congratulations to our 2024 ARE Grant Recipients! This grant program was created to encourage and support eligible candidates to pursue professional licensure.
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Legaline for AIA Kentucky
August 22, 2024AIA Kentucky Member Firms can tap into FREE access to legal professionals to help answer your practice-related, risk management questions.