We’re proud to congratulate our New Jersey Small Firm Exchange State Representative, William J Martin WJM Architect , AIA, on his appointment to the American Institute of Architects Small Firm Exchange (SFx) National Board for a three-year term beginning in 2027.
His involvement, perspective, and commitment to small firm practice have been noticed, and the AIA SFx believes he will bring something important to the national conversation. SFx continues to evolve, and strong leaders who understand both the opportunities and challenges facing small firms across the country are essential to that work.
Board members are expected to actively participate in meetings, initiatives, working groups, and broader SFx programming throughout the year. Bill will bring the perspective of our state and region, but also be asked to think nationally and help AIA advocate for and serve small firms across the entire Institute.
One of SFx’s greatest strengths is their ability to connect what is happening nationally with what members are actually experiencing locally, and Board members play an important role in maintaining that connection.
Bill has long been a strong advocate for small architectural firms, most recently serving as the AIA New Jersey SFx State Representative. In his new national role, he’ll continue that work by helping advance small-firm advocacy, knowledge sharing, practice innovation, and leadership development.
As principal of WJM Architect, which he founded more than 30 years ago, Bill has built a career that combines architectural practice, community planning, sustainability, and professional service. He is also a past recipient of the Anton Vegliante Award, the Architects League’s highest individual honor.
Congratulations, Bill, on this well-deserved national appointment!
Bill joins AIA NJ Past President Joshua Zinder, AIA SFx 2027 Chair-Elect, in addressing the unique needs of Small Firms, a category that about 75% of firms in NJ fall into.