LET TER FROM THE NOMINEE I have read and understand this election and election runoff procedures and will abide by this process. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Jodie Quinter ASSOC. AIA By the time I accepted my first professional position in architecture, my seven older siblings included a doctor, a civil and structural engineer, a veterinarian, a registered nurse, a graphic designer and a teacher. Vince Lombardi once said The quality of a person's life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor. In a passionate, successful family of ten, excellence is a way of being, and my own personal commitment to excellence has given me the opportunity to distinguish myself in my chosen field of endeavor. While genes define my aptitude in math and science, my ancestry, comprised of poets, painters, and artisans, defines my artistic nature. This rare combination is powerful, resulting in work and service that consistently strive for standards of distinction. Thus, I give credit to my beginnings, a culture of excellence and commitment, as well as abundant encouragement, for instilling in me the characteristics that guarantee success in my future. Thomas Moore described: Finding the right work is like discovering your own soul in the world. In this spirit, I have systematically spent my infancy in the architecture profession participating in a diverse array of projects, practical experiences, and extracurricular activities, not only to build a broad and solid foundational skill set, but also to freely explore a myriad of paths my career might take. I predicted from the beginning that architecture was the perfect vehicle for combining both my passion for art and my aptitude for math and science. What I did not anticipate is how my experiences outside of essential employment expectations would shape my desired path within the broader field of architecture. As an undergraduate, I participated in a study abroad trip to Austria and Malta with a focus on global sustainability. As students, we were immersed in a conference-learning environment filled with practicing professionals from overseas. This experience exposed me to the value of pursuing opportunities outside of traditional settings, and fostered a greater understanding of how extracurricular activities can be transformational. In this spirit, in addition to the demands of my current employment, I choose to pursue mentorship opportunities at the Savannah College of Art and Design. These opportunities not only allow me to advise young architectural minds on the cusp of professionalism, but also keep me in the fertile ground of new ideas. Mentorship is truly a mutually beneficial activity, allowing me to distinguish myself among my peers by seeking unique and innovative experiences while providing valuable guidance to a new generation of professionals. This exposure has allowed me to realize the worth mentoring can provide not only to colleagues and peers, but also to clients through the application in the workplace of practical knowledge obtained through these experiences. In 2016, I began service as President of the Savannah chapter of Young Architects Forum with the sole purpose of reigniting an organization whose professional value was not being seen locally due to lack of participation. In doing so, I realized quickly my capabilities as a leader and have found immediate success in recharging what was previously a dwindling organization in our community. These extracurricular experiences within the broader field of architecture have transformed a college student who picked a major that best fit her basic skill set into a young professional who has determinedly and uniquely discovered her own soul in the world. I have developed a clear vision of precisely how I will find success in uniting architectural professionals through organizations in the future, and am certain the next major step in this journey is the pursuit of the role of the South Atlantic Region Associate Regional Director. Throughout the course of my career path, from higher education until now, I have had many professors and mentors tell me that I am among the best at what I am doing. Most days, I find this a very daunting label to live up to. Despite this, their words challenge me every day to exemplify the commitment to excellence instilled in me as a child. If elected as South Atlantic Region Associate Regional Director, I will serve the American Institute of Architects with a tenacity and strength of purpose you will not forget. I will not disappoint you.
Jodie Quinter ASSOC. AIA 321 West Congress Street Suite 301 Savannah, GA 31401 jodiequinter@ls3p.com (912) 298-2123 EMPLOYMENT Designer July 2014 - Present Notable projects: Lapitz Residence SCAD Weston Dyson SCAD Eckburg Hall Aloft Hotel Cambria Hotel Roto Dublin, Ohio Exhibit Designer June - September 2013 May - September 2012 Notable projects: Peoria Riverfront Museum Peoria, Illinois Museum of Natural Curiosity Lehi, Utah The Children s Museum Amman, Jordan REFERENCES Neil Dawson AIA Principal Office Leader 2016 AIA GA President Elect 321 West Congress Street Suite 301 31401 (912) 695-2111 Jerry Lominack FAIA Lominack Kolman Smith Architects Principal Office Leader AIA College of Fellows, 2015 301 West Broughton Street Post Office Box 1587 31402 (912) 232-5561 Daniel Brown ASSOC. AIA Professor of Architecture School of Building Arts Director, 2016 50 Cornus Drive 31406 (912) 507-9186 EDUCATION Master of Architecture, class of 2014 SCAD Honors Graduate Scholarship SCAD Student Incentive Scholarship Tau Sigma Delta Honor Society Miami University Oxford, Ohio B.A. in Architecture, class of 2012 Architecture, major Interactive Media Studies, minor Cum Laude MEMBERSHIPS American Institute of Architects Associate Member Young Architects Forum President Savannah Chapter Emerging Professionals Savannah Chapter AWARDS Preservation Award Historic Savannah Foundation Lapitz Residence Best of College Photography Nikon Honorable Mention Personal Photograph ACTIVITIES Wellness Coordinator Savannah Office 2016 - Present Student Mentor Review of student works 2014 - Present Adult Recreation Savannah Adult Recreation Club Volleyball and kickball 2014 - Present
David E. Benham, Architect November 1, 2016 David Southerland, Executive Director AIA Georgia 100 Edgewood Avenue, Suite 190 Atlanta, GA 30303 RE: Letter of Support for Jodie Quinter, Associate AIA South Atlantic Region Regional Associate Director Dear David: I d like to offer this letter as support for the nomination of Jodie Quinter, Associate AIA for the position of South Atlantic Region Regional Associate Director. Jodie has worked with our firm for over 2 years. In that time she has proven herself as a leader in the firm and in the profession. She has taken the initiative to restart AIA Savannah s Young Architects Forum (YAF) and has started a bi-weekly industry networking event called Punch List. Punch List is an informal gathering time to allow people, especially younger professionals, in the AEC industry to exchange ideas and network. It continues to grow and assist young professionals in making valuable connections and promote the role of architects. LS3P is committed to the ongoing success of AIA and is committed to allow Jodie the time and resources to serve, if elected. I wholeheartedly support her nomination as our SAR Regional Associate Director from Georgia. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Sincerely, Georgia Registration No. RA011488 Neil A. Dawson, Architect Georgia Registration No. RA009731 James M. Hubbard, Architect Georgia Registration No. RA014155 Neil Dawson, AIA, LEED AP Principal Studio Leader John T. Hughes, Architect Georgia Registration No. RA013037 Christopher G. Ions, Architect Georgia Registration No. RA012072 Laura L. McLeod, Architect Georgia Registration No. RA011330 David W. Moore, Architect Georgia Registration No. RA013715 Thompson E. Penney, Architect Georgia Registration No. RA006646 Lisa K. Pinyan, Interior Designer Georgia Registration No. ID000516 Todd D. Reichard, Architect Georgia Registration No. RA012626 Grady L. Woods, Architect Georgia Registration No. RA010616 John P. Works, Architect Georgia Registration No. RA010038