Message from the President

Dear members,

Like you, I received the news of Lakisha’s departure in early 2025 by email this week and wanted to acknowledge that, while those changes are happening, AIA Oregon will remain apprised through our Strategic Councillors, Board representatives, and our own AIA Oregon EVP / CEO, Heather Wilson, who has agreed to serve on the search committee for a new EVP / CEO for the Institute.

Please read the press release from AIA here:

Please feel free to reach out to me directly with questions. Thank you for your membership, and for all you do,

John Flynn, AIA
2025 AIA Oregon President

Message From Heather Wilson, AIAO EVP/CEO

Heather Wilson
AIA Oregon EVP/CEO

Subject: Reflecting on 2024 and Wishing You a Peaceful Holiday Season

Dear AIA Oregon Members,

As 2024 draws to a close, we're taking a moment to appreciate the remarkable journey we've shared. This year, we've witnessed the collective power of our architectural community, marked by innovation, collaboration, and a steadfast commitment to design excellence.

Message from John Flynn, AIA, AIA Oregon President

John Flynn, AIA
AIA Oregon President

Hello Colleagues –Fellows Members,

Today I’m writing with a simple message: PARTICIPATE.

There’s a small, very low-key election happening next week, and, while you’ve probably missed it (because nobody is talking about it anywhere), there are some very key issues at play that could affect practice for architects, engineers, contractors – really business owners of all kinds. We might do well to at least know what’s going on. I don’t know who to attribute the quote to, but as the saying goes in politics, “if you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu.”