Jonathan Taylor Named President of AIA Rhode Island Chapter
Senior Associate Jonathan M. Taylor, AIA, has been named President of AIA Rhode Island. AIA Rhode Island is a 501c6 nonprofit membership organizations, founded in 1875, and is the 7th oldest chapter of the American Institute of Architects.
Jonathan joined LLB Architects in 2011. He was named Director of Design Implementation in 2015, a role he continues in today. He was promoted to Associate in 2017 and recently promoted to Senior Associate in recognition of his many contributions to the firm. His experience includes extensive work with governmental and institutional clients, including many Rhode Island higher education institutions. Prior to joining LLB Architects, Jonathan worked for nearly 10 years for Goody Clancy in Boston, MA.
Jonathan has been an active member of the American Institute of Architects since 2000, the Boston Society of Architects until 2011, and AIA Rhode Island since 2012. He served on the AIA National Associates Committee from 2006 to 2011, including as the AIA New England Regional Associate Director in 2007 & 2008, and NAC Chair in 2009. He served on the national AIA Board of Directors in 2010 as the National Associate Director, and on the board and its Executive Committee in 2011, as the Senior Associate Director. Jonathan has served on the board of AIA Rhode Island since 2014 and was Secretary from 2017 to 2018. He is currently Chair of the Committee on Practice, as well as serving on the Communications and Membership Committees.
Jonathan is continuing in a long tradition of LLB Architects’ involvement in leadership roles at AIA Rhode Island. The late Steven L. Lerner, AIA served on the board, including as President in 1983. Principal Drayton Fair, AIA, served on the board from 1995-1997, including as President in 1996. Principal Christian J. Ladds, AIA, served on the board from 1994 to 2000, including as President in 1999. Principal Kathleen A. Bartels, AIA, served on the board from 2004 to 2005, including as President in 2004. Associate Principal Aimee G. Lombardo, AIA, served on the board from 2012-2013, including as Vice President in 2013. Associate Cara Pomeranz, AIA, is a current member of the Board of Directors.