2026 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The AIA Triangle Board of Directors governs the overall execution of the organization’s mission. Principally, the Board manages organizational finances and sets long-term priorities for programs. Overall, the members of the Board contribute professional, management, educational, and financial skills needed to ensure long-term organizational stability and ensure year-to-year excellence for its membership.
ZACH SUNDERLAND, AIA, NCGC
PRESIDENT
Zach is the Principal Architect and General Contractor at Haven Ventures, a certified BCorp social enterprise based in Durham, NC. His career is focused on community-based work, in particular affordable housing and projects which meet the needs of vulnerable citizens. Zach is passionate about working alongside communities to create exceptional places to live, work, and play where each individual can flourish.
SARAH CORBITT, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, GCP
PRESIDENT-ELECT
Sarah Corbitt is an Architect and Laboratory Planner at Hanbury. Sarah designs with sustainability in mind, seeking impactful, cost-effective, and elegant solutions. She has more than 16 years of experience designing and managing science and technology projects. She has a Masters from NCSU, and a BA in American Studies from UNC-Chapel Hill. Sarah has served as LEED and Green Globes administrator on many projects and has contributed to Architecture 2030 reporting.
LAURENT DE COMARMOND, AIA
TREASURER
Laurent is a principal and studio director at JDavis in Raleigh. has been practicing for over 25 years, with a focus on urban infill and large mixed-use projects. He started his career in Washington, DC, before relocating to Raleigh in 2004. He is a graduate of Virginia Tech.
He has been engaged in the community and has served on numerous boards and commissions for the City of Raleigh, including the Appearance Commission, and the Public Art and Design Board.
Most of his projects have been in the Triangle market, where he works with a diverse client base, to shepherd projects, from the rezoning phase through construction and delivery.
Michael Ambrose, AIA
SECRETARY
Michael is an architect and capital project manager at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He oversees a diverse portfolio of projects at UNC. Notable among them is the addition to the Kenan-Flagler Business School, known as the new Steven D. Bell Hall, as well as the Porthole Alley Redevelopment project on Franklin Street.
He earned a MArch in History, Theory and Criticism of Architecture and Urban Design from Syracuse University and a BArch from Temple University. Michael has taught at several schools of architecture across more than 22 years as an educator, including the University of Maryland, Syracuse University and Drexel University. Michael is currently an Associate Professor of Practice in the School of Architecture at the University of Tennessee Knoxville.
Michael serves on the AIA Triangle K-12 Educational Outreach Taskforce. He is a passionate advocate for the profound impact architecture and design can have on individuals and communities. He strongly believes in fostering a more diverse and inclusive architectural profession, recognizing the positive roles architects can play in society.
Michael’s dedication extends to the broader architectural community, where he has frequently served as a guest critic at esteemed schools of architecture, including MIT, Syracuse, Cornell, Pratt, SCAD, RISD, and the Catholic University of America among others. His contributions through professional, educational, and volunteer efforts reflect his commitment to excellence, diversity, and the transformative power of architecture and design.
Teri Canada, FAIA, LEED AP, NOMA
PAST PRESIDENT
Teri is a fervent advocate for exceptional architectural design within each community she has served. For over 25 years, she has thoughtfully and efficiently guided award-winning projects from pre-design through construction administration. As a Project Manager, she carefully guides key stakeholders through the development of esteemed projects for their communities by crafting a unique design process for each of her clients. For Teri, coupling her ability to communicate design ideas with meaningful community engagement is essential to her role in the design process.
Teri’s talent for leading the architectural design process has been recognized and celebrated throughout her career. After graduating from North Carolina State University. She became one of the first five African American women to become a Registered Architect in the state of North Carolina. In 2007, Teri joined the Freelon Group and rapidly advanced to Senior Associate as a result of her exceptional client management skills. After serving as Lead Project Manager on award-winning projects like the National Center for Civil and Human Rights and Emancipation Park, she was selected to participate in Perkins+Will’s Leadership Institute and appointed to the firm’s Diversity Council.
As an insightful mentor to young architects, Teri shared her personal and professional experiences as a minority architect during the 2015 National Organization of Minority Architects conference as a seminar panelist. She has also shown her commitment to her community as a Preservation Durham Executive Board Member, a Durham Rotary Club Member, a Minister for Stephen Ministries, and a volunteer with Big Brother/Big Sister of Durham. In addition, Teri a member of the AIA Triangle Board of Directors, a member of the Board of Advisors of the United Minority Contractors Association of North Carolina a s well a s a member of the Durham Arts, Council’s SmART Resource Board, 2021 AND 2022 Jurist for the AIA ALA Library Building Awards, and 2021 for the AIA Atlanta Residential Design Awards. Teri was elevated to the AIA College of Fellows in 2024.
Martin Chavanne, AIA
DIRECTOR
Martin is a licensed architect in both Buenos Aires and North Carolina and serves as one of Cline’s Design’s Team Leaders. He oversees a range of projects with a focus on thoughtful design, collaboration, and the use of contemporary tools to enhance the creative process.
VIVIAN CHIANG, AIA
DIRECTOR
Vivian Chiang currently serves as an architect at BSA, contributing to the firm’s mission of creating inspired solutions that improve lives. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from North Carolina State University and is actively involved in several AIA Triangle committees, where she was honored with the 2023 Volunteer of the Year Award. Vivian has also completed the Raleigh Chamber Emerging Leaders Program and volunteers with various local organizations.
Her commitment to both her profession and community drives her to inspire and support others while advancing her own leadership skills. Vivian is passionate about mentoring emerging professionals and fostering diversity within the field. Dedicated to creating innovative design solutions, she is constantly seeking to expand her skill set and make a meaningful impact in her projects and the broader architectural community.
Fredrick A. Davis, II, AIA, NOMA, LEED AP
DIRECTOR
Fredrick A. Davis, II, LEED® AP BD+C, currently serves as Chief Operations Officer for the Orange County Schools System in Hillsborough, North Carolina. In this role, he provides executive leadership over facilities, operations, and capital planning to support high-performing, future-ready learning environments.
Prior to returning to the public education sector, Fredrick served as Senior Director of Property and Facilities for the YMCA of the Triangle, Inc., where he oversaw a diverse portfolio of community-focused facilities and large-scale capital initiatives.
Fredrick is formally trained in architecture, earning his Bachelor of Architecture from Hampton University, and holds a Master’s degree in City and Regional Planning from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His interdisciplinary background informs a holistic approach to the planning, design, and stewardship of public and community infrastructure.
Deeply engaged in civic service, Fredrick has held numerous leadership roles, including Chairman of the Durham Housing Appeals Board, Board Member of the Durham County Board of Adjustment, and Vice Chairman of the Durham Planning Commission. His service reflects a sustained commitment to equitable development, sound planning, and community accountability.
In addition to his professional and civic work, Fredrick is the founder of Licensed By Design, LLC, a social impact movement dedicated to increasing the number of minority architects and expanding access to the design professions.
Above all, Fredrick considers his most important role to be that of husband and father, striving to set a positive and enduring example for Black families and future generations.
Dave Delcambre, AIA
DIRECTOR
Dave Delcambre is an architect with an interdisciplinary background in design and visual art. Prior to his current position with Wake County Facilities Design & Construction, he served as Assistant Director of Facilities at Duke University Trinity College Arts & Sciences and worked in public service roles overseeing capital projects with the City of Raleigh’s Construction Management Division and the City of Durham’s General Services Department. His focus has been on projects that serve the community and broader public including project management for the redevelopment of Moore Square and Chavis Park, the first implementation phase for Dix Park’s Gipson Play Plaza and numerous other city parks, community centers, social services and health care buildings and first responder facilities. In addition to North Carolina, Dave has worked and practiced professionally in New Mexico, Oregon and Pennsylvania.
Dave earned his BA from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, an MArch from NC State University, and holds a BFA from the Pacific Northwest College of Art in Portland, OR. He has served as visiting juror for the College of Design at NCSU, been a speaker for the Visual Art Exchange and guest panelist with the Greenhill Center for NC Art and contributed numerous essays, profiles and critical reviews on art and design to various publications. Dave also serves on the Public Art Advisory Board for the Town of Cary.
Jason Hite, AIA
DIRECTOR
Jason Hite is an Associate and Senior Architect at Evoke Studio Architecture with over 13 years of experience. He is a native of St. Louis, Missouri, Jason holds a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from Southern Illinois University Carbondale and a Master of Architecture from UNC Charlotte. He believes that social spaces for interaction and civic engagement are the foundation for generating a sense of community through placemaking. He actively explores the social and economic catalysts that drive the design and development of the cities in which he has lived and practiced.
When not at the office, Jason volunteers with various local community groups and initiatives like AIA Triangle’s Residential Tour, NC Food Bank, CANstruction, and Walnut Creek Wetland Center.
Zach Hoffman, AIA
DIRECTOR
Zach Hoffman earned a B.S. in Building Science from Appalachian State University in 2011, and an M.Arch from NC State University in 2014. He practiced locally with Cannon Architects (2012-2015) and is currently an Architect and Principal at in situ studio (2015-).
Zach lives in East Raleigh with his wife Meredith.
Murray Kamara, Assoc. AIA, NOMA
DIRECTOR
Murray is a talented designer with over a decade of experience in innovative design and creative problem solving. During his career, Murray has worked on many projects that have provided him with meaningful insight into the design elements that make places distinctive. He relishes the opportunity to think beyond spatial norms and create program areas that are frequently overlooked initially by clients but quickly become their favorite spaces. Outside of work, he enjoys exploring the local arts scene of Durham & Chapel Hill and engaging with their vibrant communities.
DAVID HILL, FAIA
EX OFFICIO
David Hill, FAIA, is a Professor and Head of the School of Architecture at North Carolina State University. He is a University Faculty Scholar and co- director of the Coastal Dynamics Design Lab (CDDL) in the College of Design. David’s teaching and research focus on design for coastal regions, integrative digital simulation processes, and architectural prototype design and production in contemporary practice. His work has been recognized with awards by the AIA, ACSA, and ASLA. David earned undergraduate degrees in architecture from NC State University and a Masters in Architecture from the Harvard University Graduate School of Design.
Scott Singeisen, NOMA
EX OFFICIO
Scott Singeisen is the inaugural Associate Professor of Architecture at North Carolina Central University (NCCU), where he leads the development of a pre-architecture program—the first of its kind at an HBCU in North Carolina. His teaching spans undergraduate and graduate studios with an emphasis on the design process, representation, and communication. His distinct scholarship navigates the intersections of phenomenology, critical theory, and visual culture, investigating how architecture is mediated through materials, images, and texts to shape cultural and philosophical understandings of space.
Singeisen’s academic work bridges architectural pedagogy, media theory, and design practice, with a focus on the cultural and ideological dimensions of design tools and workflows. His recent research, supported by NCCU and the Duke University Digital Humanities Fellowship, explores the integration of artificial intelligence into architectural education and the ethics of technological mediation in design labor.
His scholarship has been presented at national and international venues, including the National Conference on the Beginning Design Student (NCBDS), Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA), and the College Art Association (CAA), and published in proceedings and journals addressing representation and pedagogy. Prior to NCCU, he taught for two decades at the Savannah College of Art and Design, where he also served as Chair of Architecture. In practice he has received multiple design and preservation awards. His work positions architecture as both a cultural practice and a pedagogical inquiry—foregrounding equity, risk, and criticality in the making and teaching of design.
+ STAFF
AIA Triangle staff run everything that goes on behind the scenes for the organization—supporting the Board, providing meaningful and beneficial services to members, and ensuring the Task Forces have what they need. They are our knowledge base and conduit. They are what keep us functioning smoothly. Have questions or just want to say a quick thanks?
Linda Frenette
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Linda is the go-to person for members, volunteers, strategic partners and the general public. She manages the day-to-day operations of AIA Triangle hand-in-hand with our Board of Directors.
Linda brings more than 15 years of experience leading community organizations and most recently served as president of the Morrisville Chamber of Commerce. Linda‘s experience leading member-focused organizations will be an incredible asset to AIA Triangle as she advances the organization and adds value for members and partners.
JOIN THE BOARD
Why Serve?
The first reason to serve on a Board of Directors on a ‘conventional list’ might be, “To contribute to something meaningful.” You can also look at it this way: To allow something meaningful to contribute to you.
When you serve on the board, you have the honor, challenge, and responsibility of understanding how everything needs to work together for an organization to accomplish its goals. Other reasons to serve are:
- You get a valuable seat behind the wheel of a major organization, and you play a key role in strategizing. Your voice will be heard—and it has impact. You’ll hear the impactful voices of others, too. And, you’ll bring your own valuable talents, passions, and areas of expertise. You’ll open eyes and your eyes will be opened.
- Serving on the board is powerful way to build your own skills and expertise, as well as develop and grow as a leader, cultivate new skill sets, and expand your network of peers, professionals, community leaders, and community thought leaders.
- You will have the opportunity to learn about dealing with others as it relates to issues of leadership, finance, and other business areas. This experience of working with others in different areas will teach you about diplomacy.
Place yourself in the forefront of AIA and the profession, advance your career, get networked, and be an agent for change in collaboration with your peers. Look out for a Call for Applications in late summer every year.