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AIA Illinois program dates and locations:
Monday Noon Webinar 179D Today and Tomorrow: The Future of Greenbuilding Tax Initiatives – via Zoom
AIA Illinois Annual Conference | Honor Awards – Oct 22, 23, 24 – Champaign, IL
Ionic Partners
Masonry Advisory Council
Kathryn Kurzawa
E:kkurzawa@masonryadvisorycouncil.org
P: 847-297-6704
http://www.masonryadvisorycouncil.org/
Holmes Murphy
Jake Winkler
E: jwinkler@holmesmurphy.com
P: 309-282-3913
www.holmesmurphy.com
Doric Partners
WOARE’S INC
Mark Bateman & Paul Bateman
E: mark.bateman@woares.com paul.bateman@woares.com
P: 217-972-8454
https://www.woares.com/
MUSCO LIGHTING
Brooke Hermsen
E: brooke.hermsen@musco.com
P: 641-676-2388
https://www.musco.com
Darin Collings
E: dcollings@epicmetals.com
P: 847-946-4673
https://www.epicmetals.com/
Coldspring
Randy Dolphin
E: rdolphin@coldspringusa.com
P: 319-899-2495
www.coldspringusa.com
Henry Bros. Co.
Tom O’Brien
E: tobrien@henrybros.com
P: 708-658-0234
www.henrybros.com
G&S ARCHITECTURAL PRODUCTS
Lauren Artelt
E: laurena@golterman.com
P: 314-336-2114
J + J Flooring
Heidi Fenoglia
E: heidi.fenoglia@jjflooring.com
P: 309-264-4879
www.jjflooringgroup.com
Millies Engineering Group
David Janney
E:djanney@milliesengineeringgroup.com
P: 219-595-6500
www.milliesengineeringgroup.com
KEY RESIN
Tony Lee
E: tlee@keyresin.com
P: 224-217-8300
https://www.keyresin.com/flowresin
SIERRA PACIFIC WINDOWS
Channing Wilson & Cathi Langan
E: CWilson@spi-ind.com CLangan@spi-ind.com
P: 210-393-4708
https://www.spi-ind.com
Life Safety Hardware Consultants
Pierre Grangon
E: pierre@lshc.org
P: 901-283 0531
htthttps://lshc.orgps
Henneman Engineering, Inc.
Laura French
E: Lfrench@henneman.com
P: 217-359-1514
www.henneman.com
Architectural Building Solutions
Jean Telander
E: jean@absreps.com
P: 630-234-6324
https://absreps.com
Mohawk Group
Kevin Palacios
E: kevin_palacios@mohawkind.com
P: 773-386-0943
www.mohawkgroup.com
Equitable Advisors
Daniel Schraeder & James Gibbs
E: daniel.schraeder@equitable.com
P: 217-503-5469 (Daniel)
P: 217-899-1249 (James)
ResourceOne
Lauren Nevius
E: lnevius@resourceoneoffice.com
P: 217-753-5742
www.resourceoneoffice.com
Ameren Illinois
Phil Lopez
E: PLopez2@ameren.com
P: 309-573-6200
https://amerenillinoissavings.com/Business
Brickworks Supply Center
Jim Hedderich
E: jim.hedderich@brickworkssupply.com
P: 217-841-6072
https://www.brickworkssupply.com
CHAMBERLAIN
Shannon Porter & Court Harris
E: sporter@chamberlainstaffing.com
E: charris@chamberlainadvisors.com
P: 847-306-8722
https://www.chamberlainadvisors.co/
KEMPER SYSTEM AMERICAN INC.
Rachel Kuipers
E: rkuipers@kempersystem.com
P: 616-566-0309
https://www.kemper-system.com/CA/eng/about-us/kemper-system-america.html
Allied Partners
AIA Chicago
AIA Prairie
CSI Chicago Chapter
Lauren Wulf
E: administration@csichicago.org
P: 773-466-4147
www.csichicago.org
Illinois Green Alliance
Matt Watson
E: mwatson@illinoisgreenalliance.org
P: 312-245-8300 x205
www.illinoisgreenalliance.org
Illinois CHAPTER, AMERICAN SOCIETY OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
Susan Ragaishis
E: susan@il-asla.org
P: 630-833-4516
https://il-asla.org/
Annual Partnerships
AIA Illinois Annual Partnerships offer a unique opportunity for organizations to collaborate and align with our mission, boosting not only their brand visibility but also empowering our ability to aid architects. By joining forces, we can achieve greater impact and success together, working towards shared objectives. Annual partners benefit from various advantages, including complimentary registration and booth space at events, prominent features in marketing materials, news, job boards, and more, amplifying their reach and influence across a broad audience.
Questions?
Contact Lydia Brahler at LBrahler@aiail.org or (217) 522-2309 X1
Annual Events
2026 AIASPIRE
April 18 & 19, AIA Illinois concluded a wonderful weekend hosting 22 exceptional students at the 10th annual AIAspire Student Leadership Conference in Springfield. Portfolio reviews, a chapter exchange, and tour of the Capitol were just some of the highlights. 🏛️
🙋♀️ If you know an architecture student in the state, encourage them to apply to attend next year. AIAspire is a great opportunity to meet students from the other architecture programs in Illinois and learn about the “real world” of the profession from amazing speakers!
Check out the story highlights here
Photo gallery coming soon
2026 ConferencE & HONOR AWARDS –
October 22, 23 & 24,
in Champaign, IL at the iHotel & CONFERENCE ceNTER
Thursday – Sat, Oct 22, 23, 24 – Champaign, IL
CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS OPEN
Have you been working on a compelling session idea or are you eager to gain valuable presentation experience while sharing crucial insights to fellow architects? If so, we encourage you to submit a proposal for consideration at the upcoming fall architecture conference.
This is not merely an opportunity to share knowledge – it’s a chance to engage with a vibrant community of fellow professionals who are passionate about the latest innovations, news, and issues facing the profession. By participating, you will not only enhance your own professional journey but also contribute to the collective growth and dialogue that shapes our industry.
Submit here
For a 2025 conference photo gallery, visit Conference >>
Prairie Grassroots
March 25th, 2026
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ATTENDED AND MADE THEIR VOICE HEARD!
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Click here for the PG gallery
Watch the KNOW BEFORE YOU GO video
Watch a very helpful video about how to talk to your legislator
Watch a chat with Architect of the Capitol Andrea Aggertt, AIA & Lobbyist Steve Andresson
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Learn about the 2026 ISSUES
2026 Issue Brief – Housing Information
2026 Issue Brief – Professional Degree
Every year, AIA Illinois organizes Prairie Grassroots, a gathering where our member architects convene with state legislators at the Illinois State Capitol. During this impactful event, diverse voices from the architectural community engage in substantive dialogues, delving into pressing issues that resonate with our shared vision.
LEGISLATOR OF THE YEAR
Sen. Mike Porfirio was named AIA Illinois’ 2026 Legislator of the Year in recognition of his strong advocacy for high-quality, community-focused public infrastructure and his consistent support for policies that promote safe and resilient public buildings across Illinois. His legislative work reflects a clear understanding of how thoughtful design and construction standards improve everyday life, while his responsiveness to the design and construction community and willingness to engage on complex policy issues have made him a valued partner to architects.
http://www.senatorporfirio.com/
