1. Charlie Klecha Managing Director

2. MISSION
AIA Detroit, a Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, is the most prominent voice for the profession of architecture in the Detroit metropolitan area. AIA Detroit seeks to improve the practice of architecture and the quality of the built environment. We are dedicated to the following:

3. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jonathan Disbrow Kimberly Montague Andrew Dunlap
Najahyia Chinchilla
Robert Hoida
Charles Lewis
Tim Flintoff
Melissa Dittmer
Patricia Boyle
Matthew Rossetti
Bryce Gamper
Aimee Zoyes
Charlie Klecha
Lauren Myrand

4. COMMITTEES BUILDING CODES & REGULATIONS COMMITTEE
BUILDING ENCLOSURE COUNCIL 
CELEBRATION OF ARCHITECTURE 
COMMITTEE ON THE ENVIRONMENT 
EMERGING PROFESSIONALS COMMITTEE 
PECHAKUCHA NIGHT DETROIT 
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATES 
TECHNOLOGY IN ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE 
URBAN PRIORITIES COMMITTEE

5. EVENTS National Convention State Convention Healthcare Symposium
AIA Detroit NOMA Detroit Networking

6. PARTNERSHIPS DC3 IDCFC Architectural Tours
Detroit Creative Corridor Center
IDCFC
Interior Designer Coalition for Change
Architectural Tours

7. FUTURE
EXPAND AND BUILD UPON OUR COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS so that AIA Detroit is recognized as source of valuable information and knowledge regarding architecture and design. • Establish a place to increase the physical presence of AIA Detroit in the community. o Measurable: Concept and vision for space by end of 2016 • Discover which members are active in their local governments and promote via our publishing channels. • Create a more-public “People’s Choice” award for the Celebration of Architecture. • Create an interactive architecture app that can be used by anyone throughout the city. o Measurable: vision for app defined by end of 2016 • Establish at least one other annual event outside of the Celebration of Architecture that engages the public o Measurable: First event to be held in 2017
CREATE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES that better engage our members and other industry professionals. • Actively seek opportunities to collaborate with other chapters/organizations at least once a year. • Diversify the locations of educational events. • Envision one event targeted specifically to affiliate members by the end of • Create a task force to build out the framework for a professional mentoring program.

8. COMMUNITY AIA National AIA Michigan AIA Detroit
Michigan Architectural Foundation
National Organization Minority Architects
University of Detroit
Lawrence Technology University

9. RESOURCES Archives Licensure Careers Books Technical Journals
Continuing Education
Design Applications

10. CONTACT Charlie Klecha Managing Director AIA Detroit 313.588.1411