If you are interested in volunteering for an AIA Iowa Committee, please complete the following information. See below for a list of committees and their descriptions.

Annual Convention
Chair: Mike Broshar, FAIA; mikeb@invisionarch.com
To organize all aspects of the annual convention, which features architectural products and is highlighted by nationally-recognized speakers.

Awards and Recognitions
Chair: Kevin Monson, AIA; kmonson@neumannmonson.com
Co-Chair: Rob Smith, AIA; rsmith@smithmetzger.com
To recognize those whose talent and/or service are exemplary in the field of architecture of a related field.

Construction Industry
Chair: Robert Carlson, AIA; rcarlson@cdt-pc.com
To increase communication between architects and the construction community.

Disaster Assistance
Chair: Thomas Hurd, AIA; spatialdesigns@earthlink.net
To maintain a resource kit, volunteer group and contacts concerning disaster assistance.

Diversity
Chair: Danielle Hermann, AIA; dhermann@opnarchitects.com
To explore and address relevant issues related to diversity within the Iowa architectural community, and make recommendations toward and actively assist in the development of programs and initiatives that foster and sustain cultural breadth and inclusion.

Emerging Professionals
Chair: Arpan Bakshi; abakshi@shive-hattery.com
To provide intern and young architects guidance, information, and a network for intellectual and social interaction.

Facilities Task Force
Chair: Kate Schwennsen, FAIA; kschwenn@iastate.edu

Government Affairs
Chair: William Dikis, FAIA; billdikis@msn.com
To communicate legislative concerns and lobby on behalf of the members and their practices for public health, safety, and welfare.

Intern Development Program (IDP)
Chair: Lisa Kalaher; lisab@mplusarch.com
Auxiliary Coordinator: Naura Heiman-Godar; naura@struxture.com
To guide architectural interns through their apprenticeship via the IDP.

Iowa Committee on the Environment (ICOTE)
Chair: Jonathan Ramsey, AIA; jramsey@bnim.com
To promote environmental leadership. Seek to make environmental considerations and sustainable design intergal to the practices of Iowa Architects.

Iowa Architect Magazine
Editor: Tim Schroeder, AIA; tschroeder@neumannmonson.com
To showcase the best in Iowa and Midwest architecture, and to serve as a guide for design, the arts, literature, and innovative products and technology for its readers.

Membership
Chair: Rick Seely, AIA; rseely@opnarchitects.com
To increase and maintain the membership of The American Institute of Architects, Iowa Chapter (AIA Iowa).

Professional Development
Chair: Pete Evans, AIA; pevans@rdgusa.com
To provide continuing education and intellectual discussion on important issues concerning the profession.

Public Relations
Chair: Tim Hielkema, AIA; thielkema@durrant.com
To improve the public's awareness of the value of design through special events, literature, displays, and the internet.

Spring Meeting
Chair: Sherwood Adams, AIA; sadams@bbsae.com
To organize the 2008 Spring Meeting.