We are you. The AIGA HRVA Board is made up of a small team of designers from across the seven cities who use their time and talents to move our association forward. There is no special requirement for serving other than a belief in the power of design as a force for change, and the desire to give back to our community.
Board of Directors
President
Carl Cleanthes
Owner at Epic Made
Secretary
Amber Wilson
Communications Director
Ari Durall
Marketing Strategist at TowneBank Mortgage
Membership Director
Ken FitzGerald
Design/Brand Director
Arlo Hitzemann
Owner and Creative Designer at Creative Konzepts
Open Positions
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Vice President
The Vice President works directly with the President in maintaining the vision and direction of the Board of Directors. The Vice President assists the President in running Board meetings and preparing an agenda. The Vice President splits time with the President to be available to different committees, as needed.
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Education Director
The Education Director promotes and expands regional student and faculty participation in the design community, serving as a liaison between AIGA National, AIGA-HR and Student Group Faculty Advisors. Manage the program for Portfolio Review. Remain up-to-date and implementing the Emerge Initiative within the Chapter.
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Programming Director
The Programming Director works with all Board members to plan an annual calendar that reflects the Chapter?s activities. They develop and produce quality and profitable programming; works closely with fellow board members to produce successful programs; oversee and assist Programming Chairs with planning of their events, particularly establishing and tracking of event budgets (work with Bookkeeper), and time management; and assist in securing speakers, sponsors and venues when needed.
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Treasurer
The Treasurer ensures the responsible management of the Chapter’s financial resources. The Treasurer manages financial planning for the group and submits monthly budget reports at general Board meetings.
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Diversity and Inclusion Director
The Diversity and Inclusion Director is engaged in furthering Diversity & Inclusion within the design community, and foster an organization with missions and goals that value equity and inclusion for people of all backgrounds. The Diversity and Inclusion Director promotes educational material for community members, directors, and AIGA members to better understand the goals and mission of a Chapter (and National organization) with Diversity and Inclusion in mind.
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Operations Director
The Operations Director moderates all Board meetings and annual Chapter Board Retreats (along with President), serves as a liaison between the Executive Board and individual Board members and develops strategies and initiatives for Chapter growth along with the Membership Director.
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Content Director
The Content Director is responsible for planning, scheduling, and distributing our chapter content and communication about the happenings of the Chapter and AIGA. They oversee all outgoing digital Chapter shared and generated content. The Communications Director and Content Director work in-tandem to promote upcoming Chapter events and execute the Communications plan.
