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Posted: May 2, 2017
Ayles of Antinozzi Associates elected to AIA College of Fellows
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Bridgeport, CT Michael Ayles, FAIA, NCARB, principal of business development at Antinozzi Associates, has been elevated to the College of Fellows by the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Fellowship is the AIA’s highest membership honor, awarded to professionals for exceptional work and contributions to architecture and society. Three percent of the AIA’s 90,000+ members have received this distinction.
Ayles joined Antinozzi Associates in 1994 and has led the firm’s business plan/strategy, marketing efforts, and staff recruitment and retention since 2006. In addition, he is assigned as principal-in-charge/project manager for selective client projects.
Ayles has been involved with AIA for over 25 years, serving at local, regional, and national levels on numerous committees and constituency groups. Having chaired many of these efforts, he most recently has focused on leading the AIA Center for Civic Leadership, which advocates for architects to use their knowledge to become civic leaders and enhance the quality of life in our communities.
As a member of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), he serves as Connecticut’s architect licensing advisor. He is an active member of the Society for Marketing Professional Services, University of Hartford Construction Institute, Connecticut Building Congress, and ACE Mentor Program of Connecticut. Over 20 years, Ayles has participated as a panelist, moderator, facilitator, and speaker at numerous conferences regarding emerging professionals, the architectural licensing process, business development, leadership development, mentoring, and civic/community leadership.
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