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 City and the Metropolitan Area
Session 5 : Arts and Humanities
Community Service Project : We Care
Session 6 : Office 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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