Sorrenti of JRS Architect, P.C. elected treasurer and vice chair of NCARB

John Sorrenti, FAIA, founder and principal of JRS Architect, P.C., was elected treasurer and vice chair of Region 2 of the prestigious National Council of Architecture Registration Boards, (NCARB) effective July 1. "It is a great privilege to serve in such an important body charged with improving the standards of those who serve in our profession," said Sorrenti. "By serving in these positions I not only give back to the profession, but also stay ahead of the competition by keeping up to date about changing laws, codes and issues, which benefits our clients," he added. The NCARB helps to formulate architectural qualifications, organize architectural internships, administers the Architect Registration Examination, and maintains a register of certified architects. Six regions make up NCARB; Region 2 includes Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. Sorrenti, who holds degrees in architecture from New York Institute of Technology and Ohio University, is a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects and is the New York State fellow to National AIA. In addition, he is a past president of the AIA Long Island Chapter, past president of the New York State AIA and a past vice president of the National AIA. He has been a member of the New York State Board of Architecture since 2005 and is a member of the committee on Professional Development of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB). He recently began serving a three-year term as national chair of the AIA Fellowship Regional Representatives. In addition, he is a member of the Town of North Hempstead Landmarks Preservations Commission.