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Pillars Leadership Program

2009 Pillars Leadership Class Application

AIA Pillars Leadership Training Program is Launched

AIA Kansas City is proud to introduce Pillars, a new 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 inlcude: 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.

2008 Pillars Leadership Training Program Class


Hugo Cabrera - KCDC Design Studio
Scott Capstack, Assoc. AIA - HNTB
Kevin Carr, AIA - BRR Architecture
Adam Cohen, AIA - BNIM Architects
Nathan Couch, Assoc. AIA - SFS Architecture
Jonathan Cole, AIA - Pendulum Studio, LLC
Chris Davis, Assoc. AIA - PGAV Architects
Denise DiPiazzo, AIA - Gould Evans Associates
Amy Eckhoff, AIA - Gastinger Walker Harden
Joe Jimenez, Assoc. AIA - Helix Architecture + Design
Lindsay Kenkel, Assoc. AIA - Johnson County Facilities Management
George Knipp, AIA - go studio
Brandon Liebst, AIA - Ellerbe Becket
Chris Martin,  AIA - Piper-Wind Architects, Inc.
Laura Pastine, Assoc. AIA - Professor University of Kansas
Lindsey Piant, Assoc. AIA - DLR Group
Sean Slattery, AIA - el dorado inc
Brady Spencer, AIA - HOK Sport Venue Event
Jonathan Tramba, Assoc. AIA - Hufft Projects
Ryan Warman, AIA - NSP Architecture

2008 Pillars Recap

Session 1 : Leadership
Session 2 : Marketing and Business Development

Session 3 : Public Dialog
Session 4 : Kansas C
ity and the Metropolitan Area
Session 5 : Arts and Humanities

Community Servi
ce Project : We Care
Session 6 : Offic
e and Firm Management
Session 7 : Future of the Practice

2007 Pillars Recap

2007 Pillars Leadership Class
Session 1 : Leadership

Session 2 : Politics & Advocacy

Session 3 : Mentorship & Education

Session 4 : Business & Legal Issues

Session 5 : Project Delivery and Partnership

Session 6 : Communication Methodologies
Session 7 : Philanthropy, Board Involvement, Community Service

Session 8 : Industry Trends
Session 9 : Econonmic Development

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