Pillars Leadership Program
AIA Kansas City is proud to introduce Pillars, a leadership training program for AIA Kansas City members. The purpose is to prepare a representative cross section of the chapter’s emerging leaders for their role in shaping the future of both the architectural profession and the greater Kansas City metropolitan area. The training program includes active participation in programs and exposure to community leaders and issues. Applications are accepted for the program once each year. Criteria for acceptance include proven career success and community involvement. The benefits of the program include: development of relationship skills, skill development, team performance, and chapter and community leadership.
Topics that will be discussed throughout the year include: politics and advocacy, academia and mentorship, business and legal issues, project delivery and partnership, communication methodologies, outreach, industry trends and economic development.
2009-2010 Pillars Class
Holly Black-Irvine, AIA – Gould Evans Associates
Tracy Browning, AIA – Hoefer Wysocki Architects
Kelley Davis, AIA – Populous
Trudy Faulkner, AIA – Helix Architecture + Design
Erik Heitman, Assoc. AIA – BNIM
Andrew Kesel, Assoc. AIA – Rafael Architects Inc.
Eric Maxwell, AIA – Ellerbe Becket
Melody Mirakian, Assoc. AIA
Alex Ogata, Assoc. AIA – HNTB
Doug O’Neill, Assoc. AIA – JE Dunn Construction
Darcey Rapp – Wallace Engineering
Ryan Rosche, Assoc. AIA – BRR Architecture
Andrew Van Leeuwen, Assoc. AIA – DLR Group
Jeff Verkamp, Assoc. AIA – 360 Architecture
For More Information
If you would like to receive more information on the Pillars Leadership Program please contact Tiffany Shepherd at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or at 816.221.3485. Applications for the next leadership class will be available May 2010.