AIA New Jersey – 2025 President’s Welcome Message

Andrew Thompson Scaled

By AIA New Jersey  

I am honored to serve as your 2025 American Institute of Architects New Jersey Chapter President. My theme for the 2025 year will be “moving forward.”

As the third African-American President to lead this chapter, I am humbled and honored to continue the legacy of William M. Brown, Jr., AIA, and William M. Brown, III, FAIA, NOMAC.

I offer my extreme gratitude to our immediate past president, Brian Penschow, AIA. I thank him for his passion and leadership in advancing our professional community.

Thanks to the 2024 Board for completing the 2025-2027 Strategic Plan for the organization. The Strategic Plan committee included representatives from all sections and the AIA NJ Board members. We look forward to implementing the strategic plan this year.