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Charles Klecha Person
Detroit, MI

Bio

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.

Education

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Master of Architecture (M.Arch.)
2011 To 2014

University of Michigan
Bachelor of Theatre Arts (BTA)
2003 To 2008

Job History

AIA Detroit
Managing Director
December 2016 - present

American Institute of Architecture Students
National President
July 2014 - July 2015

AIA Illinois
Student Director
July 2013 - July 2014

The Art Institute of Chicago
Student
July 2011 - May 2014

AIAS
Chapter President
August 2012 - January 2014

Chicago Design Education Symposium
Program Chair
June 2013 - August 2013

Schuler Shook
Intern
January 2013 - May 2013

University Productions
Master Electrician
August 2005 - May 2008

Idaho Shakespeare Festival
Assistant Master Electrician
May 2006 - September 2006