Charlie brings a broad set of experiences to the support of the design community and associated professional and advocacy organizations in Detroit, currently serving as Managing Director of AIA Detroit. He also participates in many local and national committees and working groups within the AIA, and brings his association management and event planning expertise to the support of other nonprofit organizations on a contract basis. Charlie received a Masters degree in Architecture from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and a Bachelor of Theatre Arts in Production Management and Lighting Design from the University of Michigan. He is currently accruing the remaining professional experience hours needed to receive his license to practice architecture, having passed all seven licensing exams in late May, 2015. His broad and varied experiences across the design and management fields have contributed greatly to his perspective on the design profession, and the issues and opportunities it currently faces.