Manus to be AIA president (June 2009)

Clark D. Manus, FAIA, was elected to serve as the 2010 American Institute of Architects first vice president/ president-elect and 2011 institute president by delegates to the AIA National Convention in San Francisco in May. AIA is based in Washington, D.C. Manus, CEO of San Francisco-based Heller Manus Architects, whose numerous buildings offer a broad array of building types in San Francisco and whose citizen architect profile on advocacy issues affecting policies and planning, transformed the urban fabric in San Francisco’s Central Embarcadero and formed a new urban neighborhood. Both he and the firm have received National AIA Honor Awards. “The road ahead will offer challenges that will forge new frontiers for the architectural profession,” Manus said. “AIA members can play key roles as stewards of public policy on the built environment. We are motivated to pursueinitiatives that utilize creative thinking and that must be timely and relevant. Reinforcing the foundation for the evolution of our profession will enable us toexpand globally and act locally. There’s much to accomplish as the voice of our profession and a resource to members in serving society.” Manus’ aspiration as AIA president will be tofocus resources that are manifested in advocacy, strategic thinking, evolving technology, knowledge conductance and community interaction. As AIA president, he aims to achieve “a dynamic, nimble and relevant organization.” Other elected officers include Mickey Jacob, FAIA, and Peter G. Kuttner, FAIA, each to serve as vice president from 2010 through 2011, as well as John W. Rogers, AIA, ACHA, serving as the institute’s treasurer beginning in 2010.