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Wehner of Passero Associates named president of AIA Rochester

Passero Associates associate and senior project architect Peter Wehner, AIA, LEED AP BD+C has been named president of the American Institute of Architects Rochester Chapter for 2014. Wehner served as president-elect of the chapter in 2013. "Raising awareness of our organization and of our members as thought leaders in the community and as resources for all things architecture is my ultimate goal," said Wehner. Wehner serves as senior project architect for Passero Associates. He is a seasoned veteran with over 26 years of architectural experience in various types of projects including real estate development, general construction, design-build, and new and renovation projects. He holds a Masters of Architecture degree and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Design from Clemson University in South Carolina. Wehner lives in Irondequoit, where he serves as chairman of the planning board.
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