Organization
As a network of volunteer designers and builders we aspire to maintain as non-hierarchical an organization as possible. Our volunteers are the most essential components of our organization- each person donates valuable time and skills towards our shared projects and goals. In order to maintain efficiency, we have organized ourselves into a board that oversees our mission, projects, communications and fund-raising. We have also created volunteer-staffed committees and project teams that promote and actuate our projects and activities. Additionally, our partner organizations are a fundamental part of our volunteer network. They provide and help us to maintain connections with the communities we serve.
2008 BOARD
Craig Webster, IN MEMORIAM
C.L. Webster Architects- Principal
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, MArch 1978
Co-chair of AIA Seattle’s Disaster Preparedness and Response Committee and board member of Architects Without Borders-Seattle, Craig Webster gave freely of his time, talent, compassion and energy to assist people devastated by hurricane Katrina and here locally on community projects. A socially-minded architect, Craig was a trailblazer in his dedication to advancing architects as leaders and contributors to the community. His warm and enthusiastic personality, combined with his generosity and passion for others, was a gain in credibility for our profession and an incredible loss to our community.
Sam Beadel
PLACE architects- Project Manager
University of Virginia, M.Arch 2002
Gordy Funai, CPA
Puget Sound Energy- Director, Energy Risk Control
University of Washington, BA, Business Administration
Brian Gerich
atelierjones- Project Manager
University of Virginia, M.Arch/MLA 2004
Bray Hayden
Mithun- Project Architect
University of Washington, M.Arch 2004
David Helton, RA
db helton design - Principal
University of Arizona, B.Arch 1982
Robert Humble, RA
Texas Tech University, B.Arch
Hybrid Architects, Robert Humble Architects- Principal
Jerry Lutz
Perkins Coie LLP- Partner
University of Utah, BA, English 1981, JD 1985
Rachael Meyer
The Berger Partnership, Project Manager
University of Washington, BLA and BA in Scandinavian, 2003
Rachel Minnery, AIA LEED
Mithun- Project Manager
Ball State University, B.Arch 1998
Marc Pevoto, AIA
Johnston Architects, Partner
Texas A&M University, Bachelor of Environmental Design, 1988
Owen Richards, AIA LEED
Owen Richards Architects- Principal
Rice University, BA, Photography/B.Arch 1979
Jim Seeks
Seeks Design, Principal
Iowa State University, BS Applied Art
Ben Spencer
Hybrid Architects- Project Manager
University of Virginia, M.Arch/MLA 2004
Peace Corps East Timor, Volunteer Architect 2004-2006
Roger Stocker
LMN Architects
University of Oregon, B.Arch
Antioch University, Graduate Studies- Whole Systems Design
Carter Woollen
Woollen Studio, Principal
Georgia Tech, M.Arch 1992
Paul Wu, AIA CSI
Puget Sound Energy- Corporate Facilities
Bellevue Community College- Adjunct Faculty
University of Oklahoma, Architecture and Civil Engineering 1976
STAFF
Michael Gilbride - part-time
Bambi Chavez - part-time
COMMITTEES
OUTREACH: Work to connect with other civic groups, organizations, and institutions. Contact: Roger Stocker
EVENTS PLANNING: Plan and organize events for such things as community awareness and inclusion, fundraising events, lectures, or AWB workdays. Contact: Rachael Meyer
FUNDRAISING: Research possible donors, foster positive relationship with benefactors, convince people why we need support. Contact: Paul Wu
MEMBERSHIP COORDINATION: Establish and maintain membership database, membership relations, recruiting members, help to establish member benefits. Contact: Michael Gilbride
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT: Research and review project opportunities including needs of our local community and those abroad. Contact: Bray Hayden
PUBLIC RELATIONS: Create and maintain positive relationships with various media outlets, create press kits, create and maintain media contact database, maintain and update the website, support other committees with graphic presentations. Contact: Michael Gilbride