The New Jersey Chapter of the American Institute of Architects Appoints Verity Frizzell of Bay Head, N.J., as 2015 Second Vice President

MOORESTOWN, N.J. (March. 13, 2015) – The New Jersey chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA-NJ) installed Verity Frizzell, AIA, of Bay Head, N.J., as its second vice president. Frizzell was installed at AIA-NJ’s annual awards gala, held at the Moorestown Community House earlier this year.

Frizzell has served the organization in various capacities in the past, including a two-year term as its secretary. She also served as president of AIA-NJ’s Jersey Shore local section. Frizzell has served the national AIA organization as a member of both the AIA Culture Collective and the AIA Strategic Planning Task Force.

Since 1999, Frizzell has been principal of Feltz and Frizzell Architects, an architecture firm based in Point Pleasant, N.J. She has over two decades of commercial and residential experience with specialization in green building, residential additions, alterations and new construction. She is a licensed architect in New Jersey and Texas.

“I am exceptionally happy to be serving as AIA-NJ’s second vice president,” Frizzell said. “This role provides new opportunities for me to promote the importance of sustainable and innovative architecture, and I look forward to rising to the task, as I assume this prestigious position.”

Frizzell’s previous chapter involvement includes serving as chair of the AIA-NJ Committee on the Environment (COTE), which works to advocate for quality environmental design practices. In 2011 she received the AIA-NJ Distinguished Service Award and in 2003 was named the AIA Jersey Shore Young Architect of the Year.

Frizzell received a master’s degree in architecture from the University of Texas at Austin and her bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville.

Other 2015 officers installed were Kimberly Bunn, AIA, as president; Justin Mihalik, AIA as president elect; Ben P. Lee, AIA, as first vice president; Steven Lazarus, AIA, as treasurer; Nicholas Caravella, Associate AIA, as regional associate director; and Kurt Kalafsky, AIA, as past president. Judith Donnelly, AIA, will continue as secretary and Robert Cozzarelli, AIA, will continue as regional director.

AIA helps architects serve the public’s needs and builds awareness of the role of architects and architecture in American society. The organization was created in 1857. Today, with headquarters in Washington, D.C., and nearly 300 local chapters, the organization represents 86,000 licensed architects and associated professionals.

AIA New Jersey, based in Trenton, is the statewide chapter of the national AIA. The chapter was formed in 1900, uniting the architects of the state by merging the AIA Chapter with the New Jersey Society of Architects. The AIA-NJ chapter has six local sections, which include Architects League of Northern New Jersey, Central Jersey, Newark and Suburban, Jersey Shore, South Jersey and West Jersey. Each section is independent and runs local events and programs for its members.

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.