Officers and Directors

Edwin Terrel Meek - President

Terry Meek is the founding principal of Edwin Terrel Meek Architect, a small full-service architectural firm originally founded in Atlanta, Georgia in 1974. Since then, he has completed more than 200 architectural projects of various types and sizes for a diverse clientele. Notable design highlights include the adaptive reuse and historic renovation of Callanwolde Fine Arts Center in Atlanta and the Old Decatur Courthouse, and design of the Decatur Bandstand. Terry and his wife, Janiece, relocated to Asheville in 2001, and his design practice remains as interesting and varied as are the visions of his long-time and new clients.

He is licensed to practice in North Carolina, Georgia, Kentucky, and is NCARB certified. He was appointed by the Asheville City Council to serve on the Asheville River District Design Review Committee, and is in his third year of Board service for the Kenilworth Residents Association.

Terry views the practice of architecture as a calling, and membership in the American Institute of Architects as a professional privilege and responsibility. He originally became a member of the AIA in 1973, and began service on the Executive Committee of the Asheville Section as Secretary in 2008 which led to service on the AIA North Carolina Board in 2009 as President-elect. His vision for leadership this year is “Remembering Why You Wanted to Become an Architect.” Prompted by two years of deep Recession, this theme is intended to bring together seasoned and young professionals to share their stories, experiences, and their visions for the future and the transformational power of architectural design in our lives and in our world. Through these topical events, the Asheville Section members will truly reap the benefits of professional membership: to be uplifted, encouraged, and engaged with their profession in a manner that meets their highest personal and professional needs.

Eugene Britton - President Elect

Eugene Britton joined Fisher Architects in 2007 following a move from Atlanta where he had been a sole-practitioner since 1995. Arriving in the heart of Dixie in 1982 after receiving his BEDA degree from North Carolina State University he began his quest for fame and fortune. While in Georgia, he met his wife Susan and became active in neighborhood land use issues - ultimately serving on the city’s Board of Zoning Adjustment. In 1997 - shortly before son Duncan's birth - Eugene completed the requirements for a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Tennessee - finally enabling him to obtain his NCARB certificate. In 2009, Eugene served as Secretary on the section's Board of Directors.

Mark Lusk - Secretary

Mark Lusk is the director of the Asheville office of Liollio Architecture and has practiced architecture for over 30 years. He moved to the Asheville area in 1983, and except for three years, has made the mountains his home. In 2005, he moved back to Charleston, where he grew up, and joined Liollio Architecture. While in Charleston, he served as a founding member on the local AIA Building Enclosure Council Board. Mark and his wife of ten years moved back to the mountains in 2009 after being asked to help open the Asheville branch of Liollio. Mark attended Clemson University and is licensed in North and South Carolina. He has three children, three step-children, and three grandchildren.

Tripp Anderson, Treasurer

Tripp Anderson is a principal of Aiton Anderson Architecture. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Design at Clemson University where he met his wife-to-be and while being involved in AIAS. After interning in Asheville, Tripp returned to Clemson where he studied abroad in Italy and earned the Master of Architecture degree. He then worked for a firm in Atlanta on large museum and educational projects with an emphasis on green building. During this busy time, he passed examinations for his architecture license and LEED accreditation. His family’s love of the mountains and the outdoors called them back to Asheville in 2008.

Thad Rhoden - Director of YAF

Thad C. Rhoden is a graduate of Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina where he received both his Bachelor of Architecture in 2003 and his Master of Architecture in 2005. His career in architecture started with an internship that focused on forensics architecture. It was here that he developed an appreciation for architectural detailing and project management. After graduating he moved to Asheville where he presently works for Architectural Design Studio. Since his arrival in Ashevile Thad has been active in the local and state levels of AIANC; he currently services on the Strategic Planning Committee. He also spearheaded the start of the Young Architects Forum in Asheville and currently serves as the Young Architects Forum director on the AIANC Board.

Nicole Szlatenyi - Director of Associates

Nicole Szlatenyi is currently an intern architect with Mathews Architecture, P.A., working on residential and institutional design. She recently attained LEED™ accredited professional certification and is working hard towards obtaining her NC architectural license. Nicole received her Masters of Architecture degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 2007 and prior to that earned her BFA in Interior Design from Virginia Commonwealth University. Nicole enjoys living in West Asheville, fixing up her 1920’s bungalow, and spending time in the garden with her dog Riva.

Bruce Johnson - Director at Large

Bruce is the principal of BRUCE JOHNSON-ARCHITECTURE PA, a firm started in Asheville in 1990 specializing in environmentally sensitive, custom residences. These homes, which range in size and style from small, rustic cabins and bungalows to large, timber-framed, country estates and lodges, have been designed for a variety of sites in the United States. Recent projects are located in Asheville, Lake James, and Lake Toxaway NC, Jacksonville FL, Ligonier PA, and Gonaives Haiti. Bruce has a B.A. in Fine Arts from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Masters of Architecture from North Carolina State in Raleigh. He is certified by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, with active licenses in NC, SC, FL, and VA. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects, the American Solar Energy Society, and the Board of Directors for Eben-Ezer Mission in Gonaives, Haiti. He is Chairman of the Town of Biltmore Forest Design Review Committee and serves on the Design Review Board for Southcliff and Avery Park Developments. Bruce is married and has two children, Keli and Matthew. His wife Linda is a nutritionist and works hard to keep them all healthy.

Bill Dodge - Director at Large

Bill Dodge founded a very successful, award winning Architectural practice in 1962, just five years after receiving his Bachelor of Architecture degree from NC State University in 1957. The firm has produced a very diverse body of work including office buildings, schools, banks, industrial facilities and residences for private owner and public clients including state & local governments and universities. Some notable commissions include: The first high-rise NC state office building in Raleigh, the restoration of the NC State Capital building, and the Fetzer Gymnasium which is the largest building and classroom on UNC Chapel Hill’s campus. After thirty years of practice, Bill retired from the firm he founded in 1992. Bill’s public service is extensive and has served as: President of the Raleigh Section of the AIA, Board of Directors of the Raleigh Chamber of Commerce, Architect member of the State Professional Review Committee for Nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. Bill is currently a member of the Asheville Rotary Club and is serving on the advisory committee of the Asheville Design Center.

Mike Derrig - Past President

Michael is a Minnesota native and a 1983 graduate of Iowa State University, which included a semester of study at the University of Bath, England. Following college he was employed at the firms of Architectural Alliance in Minneapolis and as an Associate Member of Wold Architects and Engineers in St. Paul. While a Minneapolis resident he served as a Heritage Preservation Commissioner for the City of Minneapolis for three years. As commissioner he provided oversight and developed guidelines for the City's historic districts and National Register designated buildings. He also served on the Governor's design team for the State of Minnesota. As a team member Michael provided design input for select cities seeking to create and implement a strategic master plan. Michael became a Registered Architect in 1987 and his career includes an extensive background in K-12 education, University, City, County and State governmental projects. More recent works include local, mixed use and multi-family projects.

In 2003 Michael became an Asheville resident and joined the firm of CJMW (Calloway Johnson Moore & West, P.A.) and became an Associate Member of the firm. As an Asheville resident, Michael has become involved in home renovation through Church Mission Trips and new home construction through Habitat for Humanity. Recent endeavors include teaching through church and coaching through ABYSA.

Michael has served in the AIA Asheville Executive Committee since 2007 and on the AIA North Carolina Board since 2008. As AIA Asheville President Michael strives to utilize the excellent talents of the Executive Committee and build upon the strong achievements of the past presidents. As president he focuses on the members needs through education and training programs while seeking opportunities for community outreach through publicly offered Lecture Series and partnering with community oriented organizations.

Committees:


Mark Allison - Program Committee Chair

Mark Allison grew up in Asheville and left in 1986 to attend UNC-Charlotte’s College of Architecture. During that time he had the opportunity to study in Copenhagen for a semester. He received his Bachelor of Architecture from Pratt Institute in New York.
His practice was founded in Asheville in 2008 following professional affiliations with award winning architecture firms in Asheville and Atlanta. As a LEED Accredited Professional, he brings his concern for the environment into each project in the office with the goal that each building will be a balance of ecology, economy, and luxury.

Mark serves as Treasurer for Blue Ridge Toastmasters and is a member of the River District Design Review Committee.

Bill Langdon - Lecture Committee Chair

William Langdon moved to Asheville, NC in 1973 with a Master’s in Architecture from the University of Michigan. In 1978 he opened a residential practice with an emphasis on passive solar and sustainable design. He authored or was a contributing author to Low-Cost Energy Efficient Shelter, The First Passive Solar Home Awards and Movable Insulation. In 1983 and 1984 he served as an Assistant Professor of Architecture at the University of Arkansas where he taught studio with the late E. Fay Jones, AIA gold medalist and world re-known architect. Since 1985 his firm, William Langdon Architecture PA, has been engaged in a wide range of commercial, public and residential projects. In 2003 he began writing a regular column for the WNC Builder-Architect Magazine on the theme of “How to Work with an Architect.” In 2004, Mr. Langdon was named AIA Asheville Member of the Year for his public awareness activities and for serving as Program Chair for the Section. Parenting has been a significant adjunct to Mr. Langdon’s practice during the past 15 years, raising his son, Justin, as a single parent.

Jacquelyn Schauer - Membership Committee Chair

Jackie Schauer is president and principal of Jacquelyn Schauer Architect, PA in Asheville, a small firm that has focused on addition and renovation projects since 1982. She received a Master of Architecture and Master of Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis in 1975.

A member of the American Institute of Architects since 1988, Jackie has served on the AIA Asheville Executive Committee for seven years, and as its president in 2006. In 2007, she helped establish AIA Asheville’s Asheville Design Center as an independent non-profit and served as Co–chair of its first Board of Directors. She was a member of the AIA North Carolina Board of Directors for two years. She has also represented AIA Asheville on the Asheville-Buncombe Minority Business Commission from 2000 to 2003, serving one year as its Vice-Chairman.

John Fisher - Webmaster

John Fisher is the founding Principal of Fisher Architects, PA an Asheville architectural practice established in 1992. After earning a B. Arch. degree from the University of TN, John practiced in Atlanta for seven years prior to relocating to Asheville in 1987, where he has greatly enjoyed the great diversity of architectural design opportunities this area provides. John and his wife Jill have two grown children Emily and David.



Mary Fierle - Executive Director

Mary Fierle serves as Section Assistant to AIA Asheville. A former Business Development Coordinator for the City of Asheville’s Downtown Development office, Mary also worked as staff coordinator for the City’s Urban Trail program. Prior to moving to Asheville in 1993, she was Public Relations Manager for the Historic Savannah Foundation in Georgia. She has worked in public relations for nearly 20 years, and has held positions with Marriott Corporation, Carnival Cruise Lines, the 1982 World’s Fair and the Atlanta Braves. She has a BS degree in Public Relations from Georgia Southern University. Mary lives in Asheville with her husband, Tim, an architect and AIA member with Buncombe County School System, and their two young children.

Asheville AIA Presidents 1978 – Present

1978 - Walter Boggs* 1979 - Mike Cox 1980 - G. Carroll Hughes 1981 - G. Carroll Hughes 1982 - David Aiton 1983 - Tom Bridges 1984 - Barney P. Woodard, Jr 1985 - Barney P. Woodard, Jr 1986 - Douglas Campbell 1987 - Danie Johnson 1988 - Walter Boggs* 1989 - Barbara Field 1990 - B. Conway Dameron, Jr. 1991 - Peter Alberice 1992 - Steve Bowers 1993 - Jack Parsons 1994 - John Legerton

1995 - Allan Wingfield 1996 - Alan McGuinn 1997 - Ron Reagan 1998 - Carleton R. Collins 1999 - Jane Mathews 2000 - David Hill 2001 - John Yurko 2002 - Mike Cox 2003 - Kevin Gentry 2004 - Barbara Field 2005 - Camille Victour 2006 - Jacquelyn Schauer 2007 - Bill Langdon 2008 - John Fisher 2009 - Mike Derrig