ELECTED + APPOINTED POSITIONS

National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)
Appointed Committee Member, 2013 - Present

  • ARE 5.0 Project Development & Documentation Committee, 2016-17

  • ARE 5.0 Construction & Evaluation Committee, 2015-16

  • ARE 5.0 Project Management Committee, 2015-16

  • ARE 4.0 Construction Documents & Services Committee, 2015-16

  • ARE 5.0 Project Management Committee, 2014-15

  • ARE 4.0 Structural Systems Committee, 2013-14.

National Director, American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS)
Midwest Quadrant, 2003-2004

  • Elected to represent architecture students at 34 universities in 13 states. Facilitated region-wide student conferences at the Univ. of Minnesota and the Univ. of Nebraska. Quarterly board of directors meetings to balance budgets and discuss strategic planning goals for 6,000 member non-profit organization. Chaired Studio Culture task force to address methods of improving architectural education. Aided in planning of national student conference at the Univ. of Texas at Austin, attended by 1,000+ students for the purpose of enhancing professional education.

Thomas E. Burnett Jr. Advanced Leadership Program
Selected Applicant, 2003-2004

  • U of M alumnus, Mr. Burnett led the overthrow of Flight 93 on 9/11. This highly-selective, year-long program aspires to instill into participants the value of community and the role of action and selflessness for the common good.

President, American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS)
University of Minnesota Chapter, 2002-2003

  • Increased membership by over 200%. Facilitated weekly cabinet sessions. Led weekly membership meetings. Liased with College officials for student resources and events. Coordinated local firm tours and student outings. Organized fundraising events including a Beaux Arts Ball, live concerts, and a silent auction. Led student trips to conferences at the Univ. of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and the national conference, Forum, in Chicago, attended by 1,500+ members. Active role in the annual Grassroots Leadership Conference in Washington, DC.

University of Minnesota Leadership Program
Selected Applicant, 2002-2003

  • Highly-competitive leadership development and training program, Leader Quest enhances interpersonal communication skills, team-building skills, public speaking and presentation skills, and service-oriented leadership styles through research, interactive engagement, retreats, and professional mentorship.

Vice President, Mortarboard National Honor Society
University of Minnesota Chapter, 2002-2003

  • A national honor society recognizing college seniors for superior achievement in scholarship, leadership and service. Organized volunteer groups to paint a house for a low-income families and mentor children at the Ronald McDonald House. Represented Minnesota at the annual leadership summit in Tampa Bay, FL.

Volunteer Coordinator and House Fellow
Selected Applicant, Dinnaken Properties, University of Minnesota, 2002-2003

  • Organized successful Red Cross blood drive. Coordinated Salvation Army holiday charity drive to bring toys to children in need. Oversaw the safety and security of two, five-story student apartment complexes near campus.

Board of Directors, AIA-Minnesota
Elected Student Representative, American Institute of Architects, 2002-2003

  • Represented Univ. of Minnesota Architecture Students as a voting member of the AIA-MN board of directors. Lobbied for funding and support of student initiatives. Participated in discussions regarding statewide architecture community including the AIA operating budget, meriting of awards, and organization of the the state convention.