New Jersey Chapter of the American Institute of Architects Installs Kimberly Bunn as 2014 President-Elect

The New Jersey chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA-NJ) today announced that Kimberly Bunn will serve as the organization’s 2014 president-elect. The Moorestown, N.J. resident was installed during AIA-NJ’s annual awards gala at Shadowbrook in Shrewsbury, N.J.

Owner and principal of Moorestown-based Bunn Architecture, a full-service architectural firm specializing in residential projects, Bunn has been a member of AIA for 20 years, and has served in a leadership capacity for more than a decade. At the state level, Bunn currently sits on the Board of Trustees and chairs the Communications Committee, and has served as first and second vice president. At the local level, Bunn currently sits on the Board of Trustees and has served as president of AIA-West Jersey, one of AIA-NJ’s six local sections. 

In addition, Bunn is active in her community, serving as a trustee for the Moorestown Improvement Association (MIA), an organization dedicated to preserving and enhancing the quality of life in Moorestown. Combining her interests in architecture and historic preservation, she has developed and continues to lead the MIA’s annual historic walking tours.

“I look forward to continuing to be a part of the AIA-NJ leadership team and helping my fellow architects improve their profession and their communities,” Bunn said. “Although we may not always be aware of it, architecture is a key part of everyday life. It can provide us with not only healthy and safe spaces in which to live and work, but also ones that are beautiful and inspiring. As president-elect, I will have the opportunity to showcase the importance of New Jersey architects and their work on a local, state and national level.”

Other officers to installed at the event were Kurt Kalafsky, AIA, as president; Justin Mihalik, AIA, as first vice president; Steven Lazarus, AIA, as second vice president; Judith Donnelly, AIA, as secretary; Jack Purvis, AIA, as past president; and Robert Cozzarelli, AIA, as regional director. Ben P. Lee, AIA, will begin his second year of his two-year term as treasurer; and Jason R. Peist, Assoc. AIA, will begin his third and final year in the position of regional associate director.

About AIA and AIA New Jersey

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is the professional organization that helps architects serve the public’s needs and builds awareness of the role of architects and architecture in American society. The organization, which was founded in 1857, recently celebrated its 150th anniversary. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., its 300 plus local chapters represent 86,000 licensed architects and associated professionals. AIA New Jersey, based in Trenton, is the local chapter of AIA. In 2000, it celebrated its 100th anniversary. AIA New Jersey has about 2,000 members in six regional sections. For more information, please visit www.aia-nj.org.