On January 20, 2021 AIAS and AIA Eugene hosted the annual Reverse Crit Professional Pin-Up - a yearly tradition where AIA firms showcase their current or recent projects to UO students. Pin-up style consists of working drawings and imagery, allowing students to get an ‘inside look’ into the professional workings and resolutions to architectural issues. There was good attendance, and active participation from the students, despite having to switch to a virtual format this year.
Long-Term Disaster Recovery Manager Selected for Holiday Farm Fire
News Release from Lane Co. Government
Posted on FlashAlert: January 14th, 2021 8:30 AM
Matt McRae has been selected as the long-term disaster recovery manager by Lane County. McRae will lead long-term recovery efforts along the McKenzie Corridor as residents and businesses work to rebuild following the Holiday Farm Fire. He will start on January 25, 2021.
"As a native of Oregon, I have a deep love of the McKenzie River Valley and it is a real privilege to be selected to serve our community in this role," said McRae.
The long-term disaster recovery manager is a two-year position and is responsible for planning and coordinating fire recovery activities and projects; collaborating with partners in the government, private, and non-profit sectors; and preparing and delivering reports and making recommendations in accordance with FEMA disaster recovery guidelines.
McRae has demonstrated skill in bringing large, diverse groups together to work toward a common goal, strong communication skills, and a passion for serving the community.
McRae brings previous experience in emergency planning and hazard mitigation. Most recently, he served as the climate policy strategist for Our Children’s Trust. Prior to this work, he served at the City of Eugene for 13 years in several positions including as the project manager for the Eugene/Springfield Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan where he led the City’s first Climate and Hazards Vulnerability Assessment, as a climate policy analyst where he led the development of the City’s first Climate Action Plan, and as a volunteer coordinator where he led the City’s Stream Team and the Community Gardens Program.
McRae holds a bachelor’s of science in environmental studies from Utah State University.
Meet your 2021 AIA Oregon Board
The AIA Oregon Board of Directors selected members to fill the open Executive Committee positions at the December 11, 2020 meeting. The committee is, left to right, President Amy Vohs, AIA, President-Elect Kaley Fought, AIA, Treasurer Stephanie Morales, Assoc. AIA, and Secretary Misti Nelmes, AIA
Kaley Fought, AIA has been selected as the 2021 President-elect and 2022-23 President. Kaley is currently Treasurer and that term will expire on at the end of 2020. She is an architect and associate at CB Two Architects and a member of the AIA Salem section. She replaces Seth Anderson, AIA, principal at BLRB Architects, and member of the AIA Bend Section, who will be finishing his term as Past-President.