Owner, Studio Long Playing

Time is valuable; why AIA?

For a long time, I was resistant to becoming an AIA member; it was hard for me to justify the cost of the membership to what I perceived I was getting out of it. In recent years, I have come to better understand the true value of AIA. Some of the benefits of AIA include AIA contracts that we use religiously at Studio LP; the small firm exchange run by Dwight Yee for networking; small business considerations such as insurance/investments; conferences and continuing education opportunities. I have also found that, as a small business owner, the American Institute of Architects provides a professional recognition that is globally respected. I am now on the national AIA Committee on Design for 2024 programming, including a COD trip to Brazil.

Favorite Utah space:

Tough question. I will stick with the Rose Establishment because I love to think of it formerly as a cow slaughtering house, followed by the lovely Bibliotect (architecture bookstore) and now the place where I run into colleagues every day while sipping on the most delicious London (Rose) fog.

Favorite drink:

A dirty martini, but I will take an old‑fashioned any day.

Mantra:

Those who know me know what it is.