Other events may be added to the calendar, and committee meetings may change due to unforeseen conflicts. Please check the AIA Utah website (aiautah.org) for the most current calendar of events. All Committee meetings can be accessed digitally by Zoom unless otherwise noted. Questions about the calendar? Please contact Cierra Parkinson, Director of Programs and Communications: cparkinson@aiautah.org

We rely on our volunteers — Architect, Associate, Emeritus, Fellows, and Allied Members — to help shape the role that good design plays in creating better spaces to live, work, and play. With over 650 members, AIA Utah promotes positive change through the power of design.

AIA Utah Committees all have two co-chairs. One chair is a member of the board of directors.
BEC / Committee On The Environment (COTE)

Our Mission:
To provide Building Envelope education that is relevant to Utah Built Environment practitioners. The BEC committee works to elevate talent and help our members compete in varied markets.
Chairs: Chamonix Larsen, AIA,
Anne Mooney, AIA

Honors and Awards Committee

Our Mission:
The honors and awards committee is dedicated to recognizing the best architecture in Utah.
Chair: Daniel Rogers, AIA

Government Affairs Committee

Our Mission:
To promote and enhance the health and safety of all Utahans in the built environment through relationship building, and lobbying of government officials.
Co-Chair: RK Stewart, FAIA
Co-Chair: Jackson Ferguson, AIA

Community Relations (CR) Committee

Our Mission:
We are the voice of AIA Utah, connecting the members, the public, and our communities throughout the region.
Acting Chair: Fran Pruyn, CPSM

Urban Design Committee

Our Mission:
We communicate and research significant public or private development in the state of Utah. The group serves as a community resource to promote and advocate on behalf of a better-built environment for Utah.
Chair: Soren Simonsen, FAIA

Young Architects’ Forum (YAF)

Our Mission:
The AIA Utah Young Architects Forum’s purpose is to encourage the participation of younger members in AIA Utah’s programs and activities, and to assist young designers in their professional growth, and to educate the public about the value of quality design.
Chair: Sam Kellerman, AIA

Member Relations Committee

Our Mission:
We aim to attract and retain members by promoting and refining internal member communications, creating a dynamic yearly calendar, and hosting new member-related services and events.
Acting Chair: Katja Lund, AIA