Call for Nominations for 2027 AIA NEI Board of Directors

Leadership Starts With You.

Every strong chapter is built by members who are willing to step forward, share their ideas and help shape the future. We’re seeking engaged members who want to make a difference—not just in our chapter, but in the profession and communities we serve.

Do you have a voice that should be at the table? Nominate yourself.

Know someone who would make a great leader? Nominate them.

Together, we can build a stronger, more engaged and forward-thinking chapter.

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Meet the 2026 Board of Directors


Matt Bickel, AIA
Wold Architects
President
Habib Ansari, AIA
Charles Vincent George Architects
Vice-President
Laurie Hoffman, AIA
Buffalo Grove Park District
Treasurer
Alex Lopez, AIA
Performance Services
Past President
Chuck Ditchman, AIA
The Annex Group
Director
Josh Fowler, AIA
Dewberry Architects
Director

Christopher Lauriat, AIA
Judson University
Director

Josh Kasper, AIA
Performance Services
Director

 William Sindelar, AIA
WJS3 Consulting
Director

 John Svast, Assoc. AIA
Dewberry Architects
Associate Director
 
 
Jean Telander
Architectural Building Solutions
Affiliate Director
 
 
 Jeff Minor, AIA
ARCON Associates
AIA Illinois Delegate
 
 Becky Gilbert, CAE
AIA Northeast IL
Executive Director