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AIA
Rhode Island
A[RI]A
2021
Board of Directors
Directory
AIA-RI Updated: 2020-12-31
2021 AIA-RI Board of Directors Directory
2021 AIA Rhode Island Board of Directors
Officers
President
Paul Hauser, AIA (2021)
Vice-President / President-Elect
Nick Koulbanis, AIA (2021)
Secretary
Frank Mruk, FAIA (2021-2022)
Treasurer
Bethany Rochefort, Assoc. AIA (2020-2021)
Past-President
Jonathan M. Taylor, AIA (2021)
Directors
Directors at-large
DJ Fernandes, AIA (2021)
Ryan Haggerty, AIA (2020-2021)
Linda Penaloza, Assoc. AIA (2021-2022)
Hector Rios, AIA (2021-2022)
Young Architect Director
Eric Schall, AIA (2021-2022)
Associate Director
Nicole Hetherington, Assoc. AIA (2020-2021)
Educator Directors (ex officio)
Aaron Forrest, AIA (2020-2021)
RWU Vacant (2021-2022)
Student Directors (ex officio)
4 Seats Vacant (2021)
Public Director
Caleb Messier (2021-2022)
Executive Director (non-voting)
Roni S. Phipps
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Paul Hauser, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP
President (2021)
Paul is a Principal at Vision 3 Architects, located in Providence, RI. The firm
specializes in corporate office, health care, education and hospitality design.
He has been a core member of the Corporate Office Team for more than a
decade.
A LEED Accredited Professional since 2009, Paul is a champion for sustain-
able technologies and design. A project he’s most proud of is the Hope Hospice
and Palliative Care of RI, which was the first LEED certified health care proj-
ect in the state of Rhode Island, with its LEED Gold certification. Other major
projects Paul has overseen include an 80,000 sf medical marijuana cultiva-
tion facility and two dispensaries for New England Treatment Access (NETA)
located in Massachusetts, and the new customer Service Center for the Office
of the RI Attorney General, which is pending LEED Gold certification.
Vision 3 has been recognized a number of times for projects Paul has man-
aged, including a national design award for the Navinet corporate offices lo-
cated in Boston, MA; the 2016 AIA-RI Interiors Honor Award for the design
of Pet Food Experts Corporate Headquarters in Pawtucket, RI; and the 2016
AIA-RI People’s Choice runner-up for the NETA medical marijuana dispensa-
ry in Northampton, RI.
Paul graduated from Roger Williams University in 2006 with a Master of Ar-
chitecture degree. Paul joined the Board in 2018 as a Director and was elected
Vice-President in 2019. He organized and ran the 2018 & 2019 AIA-RI Golf
Classic. He lives in Attleboro, MA with his wife, Katie, daughters, Hannah and
Lucy, and their black lab, Abby.
2021 AIA-RI Board of Directors Directory
Nicholas Koulbanis, AIA
Vice-President/President-Elect (2021)
Nick is a Principal and Director of the Higher Education Studio at SMMA. He
joined the firm in 2017, bringing national experience with him in Higher Educa-
tion, Life Science, Healthcare, and Commercial sectors. While with his previous
firm, Nick led his previous firm’s Higher Education studio, designing and pro-
gramming a number of projects across the country; he also worked on several
projects for area institutions, including the design of The Center for Culinary
Excellence for Johnson & Wales University, and the newly completed South
Street Landing and Rhode Island Nursing Education Center - a joint medical
simulation project for Rhode Island College and the University of Rhode Is-
land’s nursing programs in the old Narragansett Electric Power Station.
Over the past 2 years, Nick has served on the Board and Executive Commit-
tee for AIA-RI as Secretary and worked to initiate the AIA-RI Committee on
the Environment (COTE) Chapter. Nick was born in Westerly, Rhode Island
where he maintains a residence and enjoys his time in South County with his
2 children.
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“In the role of Vice President / President Elect I would provide AIA-RI with a
continuum of the momentum established and assure a cohesive transition of
the knowledge of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee. Through
this, we will continue our work to elevate and enhance the profession with
a commitment to design excellence and quality of the built environment. It
would also allow me the unique opportunity to engage and hear from practi-
tioners from a number of firm sizes and understand ways that we can better
advocate for them to make sure they have successful businesses. It would
provide me the honor to engage with and represent the chapter’s architects
and young professionals and engage with members of the community that
share the same hopes and dreams for the profession and built environment.
By working alongside and learning from others I see this as a way to help
carry the torch for the profession and make sure the next generation benefits
from the experiences of the past so that the profession can keep progressing
and continue to be a leader around discussions of Sustainability, Resiliency,
Climate Change, and Equitable Practices.”
2021 AIA-RI Board of Directors Directory
Frank Mruk, FAIA
Secretary (2021-2022)
Rhode Island has been my home since 2012 and I feel I can offer much to the
rich culture and legacy already in place. Prior to this point I have been mostly
focusing my efforts on London, NY and Boston. Now it is time to focus on RI a
place my family loves so much.
I can offer much business and strategy experience. After my undergraduate
degree at Pratt Institute, I obtained an MBA and began working on Wall Street
for AIG and Morgan Stanley as a project manager, strategic planning manag-
er and Chief of Staff. I had the opportunity to work directly with the CEO on
numerous initiatives. I managed a 3.1 Million square foot (AIG) and 2.5 Million
square foot (Morgan Stanley) portfolio of international projects with budgets
of well over $100 Million-dollars. It was during these years that I honed my
leadership, communication, and consensus building sensibilities, and learned
how to scale up organizations. At AIG, I oversaw the design department and
worked directly with the CEO and senior executive team during a time of rapid
growth. Over a 10-year period, the company evolved from a small/medium
player into one of the largest financial services companies in the world. My
work establishing one of the first archibus/aperture-based enterprise resource
planning systems resulted in my transitioning from a senior project manage-
ment role to a senior strategy role in the corporation.
I further honed my strategy knowledge at Oxford University’s Said Business
School where I was updated on the current methodologies of approaching
Strategy and Innovation from a top tier business school perspective. I am cur-
rently a certified Strategic Management Professional (SMP) and a peer re-
viewer for the Strategic Management Society. I coauthored the (ASP) Asso-
ciation for Strategic Planning’s ‘Strategic Planning Professional (SPP)’ and
‘Strategic Management Professional (SMP)’ certification exams and served
as President of the ASP New York Chapter. I was awarded one of ASP’s I’ve
‘Registered Education Providers (REPs)’ positions. I also coauthored an exam
preparation guide and lecture frequently on strategic performance & innova-
tion. I have been elected to the Association for Strategic Planning National
Board and am one of 5 principle authors of the “guide to the ASP Strategic
Management and Strategic Planning Body of Knowledge 2.0” which was
published in 2015. In recognition of these accomplishments I am honored to
have been elevated to Fellowship in the Strategic Planning Society.
I believe the next generation of Architects is so critically important to the future
of the profession. An an educator, I have taught a diverse realm of students at
the Smart Building Center, the Building Owners and Managers Institute, the
Rhode Island School of Design (GS10kSB), the School of Visual Arts, New
York University, Parsons – the New School, Roger Williams University and at
the New York Institute of Technology School of Architecture and Design where
I also served as the Associate Dean. I believe the profession is at a pivot point,
emerging professionals must redefine the future.
2021 AIA-RI Board of Directors Directory
Bethany Rochefort, Assoc. AIA
Treasurer (2020-2021)
Bethany has been actively working in the Architecture & Interior Design indus-
try/community for almost five years as the Administrative Manager for ZDS
Architecture & Interiors. Prior to working in the industry, her background and
education is in Psychology and Behavioral Studies, previously working at a
residential behavioral school for 14+ years.
Bethany is interested in continuing to be involved with AIA Rhode Island,
to help grow the Chapter and move the Chapter’s goals forward. As Interim
Executive Director on two separate occasions over the last year she has seen
the work the Chapter promotes and continues to move forward and would
like to actively assist with moving the goals forward. This opportunity has
further provided her resources to be involved in the industry and community
as well.
treasurer@aia-ri.org
2021 AIA-RI Board of Directors Directory
Jonathan Matthew Taylor, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP
Past-President (2021)
Jonathan is a Senior Associate at LLB Architects in Pawtucket RI; he is a senior
project manager, and the firm’s Director of Design Implementation. He is licensed
to practice architecture in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, is NCARB certified,
and is LEED accredited. Current projects include the Creative Class in Fall River,
MA, and several renovations/additions of existing buildings at Bryant University
including their Unistructure Building, and a residence halls at Brown University.
He has over 18 years of extensive experience in planning for governmental and
institutional clients, including courthouses, office buildings, and academic facili-
ties. He is a successful coordinator of both small and large scale, complex projects
and programs, managing them through construction contract administration until
completion, close-out and occupancy.
Jonathan graduated from Syracuse University with a BArch, and a minor in ar-
chitecture history. While at Syracuse, he was actively engaged in the University
Senate, Student Government, and was a founding member of the Syracuse Com-
munity Design Center. Jonathan worked for George Hodosh Architects (New
City, New York) while at Syracuse, and Gorman Richardson Architects (Hopkinton,
Massachusetts), the immediate year after graduation.
Prior to joining LLB Architects, Jonathan practiced in Boston at Goody Clancy.
Clients included: Babson College, Bridgewater State College, Georgetown Uni-
versity, Harvard University, Yale University, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
and the General Services Administration. Federal projects with the G.S.A. included
work on the St. Elizabeths Campus for U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, and most
notably a seven-year role managing the award-winning $160 million-dollar ren-
ovation/restoration of Cram and Ferguson’s 1932 John W. McCormack (POCH)
Building, Boston. Federal tenants of the POCH included U.S. Dept. of Education,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and U.S. Bankruptcy Courts.
Jonathan has been a member of the AIA since 2000, and an active member at the
chapter level, through both the Boston Society of Architects/AIA, and AIA Rhode
Island, and at the regional and national levels in numerous roles. He is an inau-
gural recipient of the AIA Associates Award (2008), and was awarded Richard
Upjohn Fellowship (2012) for service on the AIA Board of Directors. He joined the
AIA Rhode Island Board in 2014 as a Director and was the 2017-2018 Secretary.
Jonathan is also active with the Syracuse University Alumni Association, and SU
Student Association/Government alumni group.
He and his wife Kelly L. Swan Taylor, Esq. reside in Providence, with their spoiled
cats: Otto & Kona.
jmtayloraia@hotmail.com
2021 AIA-RI Board of Directors Directory
DJ Fernandes, AIA
Director (2021)
DJ Fernandes, a Rhode Island native from Barrington attended boarding school
at St. George’s, currently resides in Providence with his wife who is a real estate
agent/interior designer and his teenage daughter who attends SG.
DJ has over 25 years of true design/build architecture and construction
experience/supervision. He graduated from the Tulane University School of
Architecture with a Masters degree in 1995. A licensed architect in RI and AZ,
NCARB certified, and a member of the AIA since 2006.
After graduating from college DJ eventually became a principal of The
Construction Zone in Phoenix, AZ working to execute residential and boutique
commercial projects in collaboration with architects such as Lake Flato, Wen-
dell Burnette, Will Bruder, and Steven Holl. In 2010 DJ formed a real estate
development entity centering on hospitality operations, tenant improvements,
and asset management.
His family moved to RI in 2017 where they purchased and restored a circa. 1775
Farmhouse in Kingston. Currently as a Project Executive at Site Specific, DJ
provides leadership and oversight for the day-to-day operations of our Project
Management team and directly interfaces with clients. In addition, DJ assists
in the development and implementation of corporate policies and procedures
to support Site Specific’s mission and vision. Outside the office, DJ is an avid
golfer, hiker, birdwatcher, and outdoor enthusiast.
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I feel like my voice may be a different one than typical and can add diversity to
an extraordinary group.
2021 AIA-RI Board of Directors Directory
Ryan Haggerty, AIA, NCARB
Director (2020-2021)
Ryan has a decade and a half of experience as an architect and senior PM,
working with property owners, managers, contractors, and other partners to
manage every facet of the design and construction process.
Ryan began his career in architecture as an intern with Vision 3 Architects in
2005, after graduating with a Bachelor of Architecture from Roger Williams
University, remaining with the firm until 2011, when he went on to pursue op-
portunities in facilities services and construction management. Prior to Ryan’s
return to Vision 3 in 2018, Ryan worked as a senior manager and owner’s rep-
resentative in the facilities management divisions of large public sector and
private higher education institutions. Ryan leverages his experience on both
sides of the table to bring a collaborative and team-oriented spirit to every
project.
Ryan has previously served as a board member of the Rhode Island State
Properties Committee, where he reviewed and approved real estate sales and
leasing transactions on behalf of the State. He currently serves on RWU’s
School of Engineering, Computing & Construction Management’s “Construc-
tion Professional Advisory Board.” He also joined the AIA Rhode Island Board
in 2019 as a director to fill a vacancy through the end of the year.
He currently lives in Elmhurst, Providence with his wife Martina and son Wil-
liam. In his spare time, you’ll usually find him exploring Rhode Island bike paths
with his family, tinkering with an old car, or sprucing up his historic house.
2021 AIA-RI Board of Directors Directory
Linda Penaloza, Assoc. AIA
Director (2021-2022)
Linda has been an Architectural Designer at Vision 3 Architects since 2019.
Linda is involved with the Design Awards Committee and Emerging Profes-
sionals Committee. She also participated in the 2020 Task Force Initiative
which focused on topics relating to the Black Lives Matter Movement.
Linda is originally from Cucuta, Colombia and migrated to Miami, Florida at
the age of seven. She graduated from Miami Dade College (MDC) with an As-
sociates of Arts degree and transferred to Roger Williams University (RWU) to
complete her Bachelor of Architecture, and finally her Master of Architecture
degree. Once at RWU, Linda was influential in developing a connection be-
tween MDC and RWU that provides a pathway for a diverse group of students
to earn their Bachelor Degree in the Architectural Program.
During her final semester, she received an Award for her architectural the-
sis which focused on improving Fisherman housing, commercial activity, and
tourism in Honda, Tolima, Colombia which is prone to flooding. Her love for
experiencing and learning about different cultures led her to study abroad in
Barcelona, Spain for a semester. Previously, Linda received the Norton Salk
Memorial Scholarship for Design Excellence from AIA Rhode Island.
Outside of the office, Linda enjoys spending time with friends and experienc-
ing the outdoors with her fiancé and her mini Goldendoodle (Louie).
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I am interested in serving on the AIA Rhode Island Board of Directors because
I want to be involved in changes made for current and future generations. To
me, architecture is not a typical 9 to 5 job, it is an instrument through which
problems are solved in both society and the built environment. I also believe
that learning from others through community involvement is imperative in
order to become a better person and professional. As a Hispanic female in
the LGBTQIA+ community being influential and having my voice be heard will
stand as an example for younger generations. Through the leadership skills I
have developed, I will strive to shape policies that will uphold inclusivity, equity,
and diversity within our chapter. Placing these ideals at the forefront will better
our profession and communities.2021 AIA-RI Board of Directors Directory
Hector Rios, AIA
Director (2021-2022)
Mr. Rios started his career as an architectural draftsman for George Pearson
Architects in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. Under his tutelage Mr. Pearson en-
courage Mr. Rios to obtain his architectural degree at an accredited institution.
Roger Williams University Architectural program provided a unique learning
environment as well as the opportunity to work for some local offices during
summer internships.
He joined Urban Design Group in Providence, Rhode Island in 1992. He was
involved in a variety of small residential and commercial projects. In 1996, he
left to gain greater exposure with large scale projects by working for one of
the largest architectural firms in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Consequently,
he worked on several commercial developments including the Providence Mall
complex in Providence, RI and a number of institutional projects throughout
the East Coast. In 2002, he rejoined Urban Design Group to address new mar-
kets in small to medium size commissions in Rhode Island.
Has participated in a wide range of urban planning and building types, in-
cluding projects involving downtown revitalization, retail, hospitality, and pri-
vate sector office development. He brings to Urban Design Group a strong
background in project execution, code compliance issues, coordination, and
delivery in order to meet project goals. He is noted for his practical empha-
sis on establishing a strong working relationship among the various project
participants to satisfy client needs and budget constraints. In 2006 Studio
Rios Architecture LLC was formed with the purpose of providing individualize
attention to the growing market of sustainable architecture and green design.
The goal is to provide a dedicated service to individuals interested in one-on-
one attention to their needs.
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Currently, there is a void in the local AIA chapter with regards to sole-practi-
tioner participation. A large number of architects are sitting on the sidelines
because their needs are not addressed at a small firm level. I would like to help
change that situation.2021 AIA-RI Board of Directors Directory
Eric Schall, AIA
Young Architect Director (2021-2022)
My name is Eric Schall and I am currently a Project Manager with ZDS and live
in Rumford, RI. Before joining ZDS, I lived in New Jersey and worked at Rice +
Brown Architects, focusing on high end residential and beach front properties.
After moving to Rhode Island, I took a role at LLB Architects in Pawtucket during
school and after graduation for a couple years, to work on higher education, dor-
mitories, and public sports complexes. In my role with ZDS, I contribute to the
firm’s growth, work on projects at all phases and mentor staff on design/docu-
mentation programs.
Leading the technology and programs at our office, I teach Revit classes and
coordinate upgrades. I quickly transitioned from assisting to leading projects, and
have been a key part of the firm’s success as part of the firm development team.
I work on a variety of adaptive reuse and tax credit rehabilitation, with some win-
ning multiple awards. I am passionate about the firm’s hospitality and commercial
projects and work in both our Providence and DC office. Outside of work, I live to
ski in the winter and beach in the summer. Growing up I participated and taught
karate for over 12 years, which I earned my third degree black belt. Now I am into
more leisure, less harsh contact, sports like golf and tennis. Next steps for me
would include expanding and growing my management abilities, help ZDS evolve
in both Providence and DC, and get more involved in my local and architectural
community.
While attending Roger Williams University’s undergraduate and graduate pro-
gram, I was very active in the AIAS and served as Vice President from 2010-2013.
I loved going to the national Forum event each year in a different city, coordinating
educational + non-educational events for my classmates and being a part of a
group with similar interests. After school, I quickly focused on my career in RI and
getting licensed in summer of 2019. Now, that I am settling in as an architect in
Rhode Island, I have started to branch out and expand my work life. I have attend-
ed many events including the green RI, awards night, CEU events and my favorite
– the golf outing. I would like to get more involved in the events I enjoy going to. I
love to plan events and fun activities. In 2019, I attended 12 weddings and was in
9 of them, and yes that was crazy. All 9 weddings that I was in the wedding party,
I was the one that planned the bachelor party, shower and the go-to organized
person on the big day. It was a big responsibility, but I thrived at curating an event
towards a specific thing, was glad to be depended on and enjoy the process and
end result. I have always taken my competitive, OCD driven energy in anything
I plan, which I hope to focus into the board of directors and AIA events. Also, I
would like to help those in my shoes 5 years ago transition from intern at school to
licensed architect. The transition was sometimes grueling, but now I have the op-
portunity to help others achieve their goals. Currently I help our staff at ZDS with
their licensure and always encourage others to talk about it. If elected, I would like
to be the bridge from the younger or emerging professionals to the experienced
senior board. Besides being coffee fueled, I am naturally high energy and feed of
others who are excited about the same interests. I would love to be elected as the
Young Architect Director.2021 AIA-RI Board of Directors Directory
Nicole Hetherington, Assoc. AIA
Associate Director (2020-2021)
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Aaron Forrest, AIA
Educator Director (2020-2021)
Aaron Forrest, AIA, is principal of Ultramoderne, a leading architecture prac-
tice based in Providence, RI, which he leads with his partner, Yasmin Vobis. In
addition to running the practice, he is Associate Professor of Architecture at
the Rhode Island School of Design.
Ultramoderne’s work has been published both nationally and internationally,
and the principals regularly lecture about their work for both professional and
academic audiences. Awards include the Architectural League Prize, an Archi-
tect Magazine R+D Award, and multiple awards from the American Institute of
Architects. The office was recognized as Next Progressives in 2016 by Archi-
tect Magazine.2021 AIA-RI Board of Directors Directory
Roni S. Phipps
Executive Director
As the Executive Director of AIA Rhode Island, Roni oversees the operations,
financial health and implementation of the Chapter’s programs, while seeking
new opportunities for growth.
Her diverse background includes working with out of school young adults and
leading the GED Team at City Year. At the Warren Alpert Medical School of
Brown University she was a member of the team that created and developed
a program to provide earlier hands-on experience by pairing medical students
with community-based physicians. Most recently, she led the Outreach Team
at HealthSource RI, to inform all Rhode Islanders of the opportunities avail-
able through the Affordable Care Act. She also currently serves as the Execu-
tive Director of the RI Chapter of the American College of Physicians.
She studied education at Case Western Reserve University, with a minor in art
history and has taken graduate class work at Providence College and Rhode
Island College. A lifelong learner, she often attends lectures and programs
throughout Rhode Island.
Roni is active in her community, currently serving on the Housing Board of
Trustees and the Planning Board, as well as the Community Advisory Board of
RI Public Radio. The mother of four young adults, she lives in a historic neigh-
borhood and home with a frequently admired flower garden in Barrington, with
her teenaged dog.
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