CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

AIA OHIO REPRESENTATIVE TO THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATES COMMITTEE

Deadline for candidate submissions:  Aug. 31, 2026

AIA Ohio is soliciting nominations for the AIA Ohio Representative to the National Associates Committee (NAC). 

AIA Ohio Representative to the NAC: A candidate will be selected to replace Manuel Granja, AIA, Cincinnati, whose two-year term will be complete on Dec. 31, 2026.  The National Associates Committee is dedicated to representing and advocating for AIA’s associate members in AIA components.  The AIA Ohio Representative to the NAC serves as an ex-officio (advisory, non-voting) member of the AIA Ohio Board of Directors. For additional information, click here. 

AIA Ohio Representative to the NAC Activities & NAC Summits: The Representative participates in the activities of the National Associates Committee, including the NAC Summits. Recent summits include the 2025 Summit in Tennessee and the 2026 Summit in Washington.

AIA Ohio Representative to the NAC Eligibility: The Ohio Representative to the NAC shall be an Associate Member of AIA Ohio at the time they are elected.  Members of the current Representative’s local component (AIA Cincinnati) are not eligible. 

AIA Ohio Representative to the NAC Election: Candidates will be interviewed by the AIA Ohio Board at the AIA Ohio September board meeting, taking place on Friday, Sept. 18, at 10:00 a.m. in Worthington.  Following candidate interviews, the board will vote to elect the next Ohio Representative to the NAC by simple majority, for a two-year term, beginning Jan. 1, 2027 and ending Dec. 31, 2028.

AIA Ohio Representative to the NAC Submission: Candidates shall submit to AIA Ohio a letter of intent stating their contributions and qualifications no later than Aug. 31, to the attention of Kate Brunswick, Kate@assnoffices.com.

Questions: Questions can be addressed to:

Kate Brunswick, CAE, Hon. AIA – Kate@assnoffices.com

Manuel Granja, AIA – manuelgranjacarbo@gmail.com

Brett Wedding, AIA – BMW616@gmail.com