Committees

5k Architecture Run

Organizes the annual Architecture Run. Benefits Scholarships to aid local students.

Chair: William Helm, AIA, wchelm@insituarc.com

 

Architect Licensing Advisors

Promotes licensure among students and emerging professionals by providing education, information, and resources about the ARE, Architectural Experience Program (AXP), TBAE, and NCARB.

Chair: Enrique Escobedo, AIA

 

DESIGN AWARDS

Organizes the local design awards jury and banquet.

Chair: John Reyes, johnbreyes10@yahoo.com

 

EDUCATION OUTREACH

Supports opportunities to promote the role of architecture to young people to develop a pipeline for the profession; and to facilitate an exchange of information and best practices among programs that support K-12 initiatives. 

Chair: Julie Vetter, AIA, jlynnarchitect@outlook.com

 

FELLOWSHIP COMMITTEE

Oversees the nominations and aides nominees in the preparation of the materials for the College of Fellows.

Chair: Patricia Rosales Vera, AIA, patricia@santoriniaf.com

 

Legacy Committee

The Legacy Committee’s goal is to build a living archive to record and celebrate the work of past and current architects and architecture firms in El Paso.

Chair: Elias Padilla, AIA & Christian A. Mijares, Associate AIA

 

MEMBERSHIP

Coordinates all membership recruitment activities

Chair: Michael T. Stills, AIA,  MStills@parkhill.com

 

MONTHLY MEETINGS

Organizes the programs and speakers at the chapter's monthly luncheon meetings.

Chair: John Reyes, johnbreyes10@yahoo.com

 

WOMEN IN ARCHITECTURE

Organizes the WiA mentorship program and community outreach activities.

Chair: Stephanie Barrios-Urrieta, Associate AIA, sburrieta@gmail.com
Co-Chair: Adreanna Sepulveda, Associate AIA, iasepulv7@gmail.com

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

Advocates for the architectural profession at local, state, and national levels. 

Chair: Armando Jimarez, arcorez@hotmail.com

TEXAS ARCHITECTS COMMITTEE

Raises political action funds to ensure that architects are effectively represented in state government.

Chair: Charles Mais, AIA cm3@psrbbcommgroup.com