December 31, 2024
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AIA New Jersey Assignments In Place For A Robust 2025!
AIA New Jersey has been hard at work planning for an exciting, uplifting and enriching new year! Our committee chairs are filling the calendar with opportunities for learning and networking. Our board is focusing on ways to promote the value of the architect, and connect with the public, allied organizations, elected officials and the next generation of industry professionals. Plans for New Jersey Architecture Week (April 6-12th) are underway AND it’s our 125th Anniversary!! Get ready to celebrate!!
Introducing our 2025 AIA New Jersey Leadership Team…
Executive Committee and Board of Trustees
| President |
Andrew Thompson, AIA |
| President-Elect |
Jessica O’Donnell, AIA |
| Vice-President |
Bharath “Ram” Ramamoorthy, AIA |
| Secretary |
Matthew Pultorak, AIA |
| Treasurer |
Christina Amey, AIA |
| Strategic Councilor (2023-2025) |
Verity Frizzell, FAIA |
| State Associates Representative (2025-2026) |
Mike Rosado, Assoc. AIA |
| State Young Architects Representative |
Abby Benjamin, AIA |
| Immediate Past President |
Brian Penschow, AIA |
| Legal Counsel (Non-Voting) |
Larry Powers, Esq. |
| Executive Director (Non-Voting) |
Matthew S. Halpin |
| Advocacy Consultant (Non-Voting) |
Stacey Ruhle Kliesch, AIA |
| At-Large Trustee |
Jason Kliwinski, AIA |
| At-Large Trustee |
LoriAnne Jones, AIA |
| At-Large Trustee |
Kelli Glasgow, AIA |
| At-Large Trustee |
Elina Shchervinsky, AIA |
| At-Large Trustee |
Mark Bess, AIA |
| At-Large Trustee |
Manuel Pereiras, AIA |
Section Presidents
| AIA ALNNJ |
Chris Brand, AIA |
| AIA NS |
Lisa Walzer, AIA |
| AIA CNJ |
Tania Althoff, AIA |
| AIA JS |
Jason Vico, AIA |
| AIA WJ |
Libertad “Lauren” Harris, AIA |
| AIA SJ |
Philip Giambri, AIA |
Board Committees
| Nominations |
Brian Penschow, AIA |
| Bylaws |
Jessica O’Donnell, AIA |
| Finance |
Christina Amey, AIA |
Communications Committee
| Chair – Newsletter/Website |
Kim Bunn, AIA |
| Public Awareness Co-Chair |
William Martin, AIA |
| Public Awareness Co-Chair |
Bruce Turner, AIA |
| Blog/Social Media |
Stacey Ruhle Kliesch, AIA |
Professional Practice Committee
| Historic Resources |
Andrew Thompson, AIA |
| Resiliency / Homeland Security |
Verity Frizzell, FAIA |
| Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion |
Stacey Ruhle Kliesch, AIA |
| Women In Architecture |
Erin Sharp-Newton, Assoc. AIA |
| Small Firm Exchange Co-Chair |
Lisa Walzer, AIA |
| Small Firm Exchange Co-Chair |
Sloan Springer, AIA |
| COTE (Committee on the Environment) chair |
Brandon Alterman, AIA |
| Historical Archives |
Joyce Scatuccio Jolliffe, Assoc. AIA |
Legislative and Government Affairs Committee
| Chair |
Kurt Kalafsky, AIA |
| State Board of Architects Liaison |
Brian Penschow, AIA |
Membership Committee
| Retention and Recruitment |
John A. Cwikla, AIA |
| Fellowship |
Ed Rothe, FAIA |
Emerging Professionals Committee
| Chair |
Christina Kavanagh, Assoc. AIA |
| AXP/NCARB Liaison |
Abby Benjamin, AIA |
Awards and Scholarships Committee
| Service Awards |
Jessica O’Donnell, AIA |
| Design Awards Co-Chair |
Seth Leeb, AIA |
| Design Awards Co-Chair |
Joshua Zinder, AIA |
| Michael Graves Award |
Robert Cozzarelli, FAIA |
| Scholarship Liaison |
Marvin Clawson, AIA |
Programs and Events Committee
| Design Conference |
Seth Leeb, AIA |
| Codes & Standards |
Robert M. Longo, AIA |
| K-12 Program Co-Chair |
John Fallon, AIA |
| K-12 Program Co-Chair |
Joseph E. David, AIA |
| Mayor’s Exchange |
Andrew Thompson, AIA |
| Architecture Week |
Paul Tiajoloff, AIA |
| College/University/AIAS Liaison |
Manuel Pereiras, AIA |
| 2025 Awards and Installation Dinner |
Jessica O’Donnell, AIA |
| Leadership Conference Regional Dinner |
Jessica O’Donnell, AIA |
| National Convention Fellows/ Regional Reception |
Jessica O’Donnell, AIA |
Task Forces and Associated Entities
| NJ APAC |
Dave Del Vecchio, AIA |
| Architectural Resource Center |
John A. Cwikla, AIA |
| Allied Membership |
Joshua Zinder, AIA |
| Technology in Architectural Practice Co-Chair |
Matthew Pultork, AIA |
| Technology in Architectural Practice Co-Chair |
Richard Garber, AIA |
| Safe School Design Task Force Co-Chair |
Ed Rothe, FAIA |
| Safe School Design Task Force Co-Chair |
Jeanne Perantoni, AIA |
By Stacey Ruhle Kliesch, AIA, AIA NJ Advocacy Consultant | Posted in AIA-NJ News | Tagged: #2025, #2025 leadership, #AIANJ, #aianjleaders, #aianjleadership, #andrewthompsonaianomac, #HappyNewYear | Comments (0)
