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.
2011-2012 Pillars Class
Vittorio Ansourian, Associate AIA, AECOM
Jennifer Berka, Associate AIA, Gastinger Walker Harden Architects
John DeBauche, City of Kansas City, Missouri
Craig Dickerson, Centric Projects
Theresa English, AIA, TK Architects
Logan Gerken, AIA, Populous
Adam Groth, AIA, 360 Architecture
Terren Hall, Assoc. AIA
Michael Lancey, KH Engineering Group
Patrick Leahy, AIA, Burns and McDonnell
Ryan McDonald, AIA, BRR Architecture
Rick Schladweiler, AIA, BNIM
Kwame Smith, AIA, SFS Architecture
Kristine Sutherlin, AIA, Helix / Architecture + Design
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 2012.