Faces of FAY: Lee Porter
Lee Porter (B.L.A. ’11) is the owner and landscape architect at Ozark Green Roofs. During this conversation, she discussed developing a love for landscape architecture and beginning her own green roof company.
Faces of FAY: Tahar Messadi
Tahar Messadi is an associate professor of architecture and the 21st Century Chair in Sustainability in the Fay Jones School. He is an expert in building systems integration and sustainable design. In addition to teaching in the undergraduate program, Messadi serves as a faculty mentor for U of A students in the Environmental Dynamics doctoral program.
Faces of FAY: Theresa Parrish
Theresa Parrish joined the Fay Jones School in 2014 as an administrative assistant. In 2019, she transitioned to her current position as the academic counselor for first-year students. In 2020, she also started co-teaching the school’s first-year experience class, University Perspectives.
Faces of FAY: Ernest Banks
Ernest Banks (B.Arch. ’18), is an architectural designer at Polk Stanley Wilcox Architects. During this conversation, he discussed essential skills for the profession and how he gives back to the community through architectural advocacy.
Faces of FAY: Libby Weiler
Libby Weiler (ARSTBS ’11), is a public affairs specialist for the United States Department of Defense in Belgium. During this conversation, she discussed her career path and how her educational background allows her to approach her job creatively.
Faces of FAY: Katie Mihalevich
Katie Mihalevich (B.Arch. ’02), is an executive broker at Flyer Homes Real Estate. During this conversation, she discussed her career path and how her architectural background helped her develop habits and skills that allow her to excel as a Realtor.
Faces of FAY: Richard Houston
Richard Houston (B.Arch. ’80), AIA, is a licensed architect and a vice president at HKS Architects in Los Angeles, California. In this conversation, he discussed his passion for healthcare architecture and how he applies problem-solving to all aspects of his life.
Faces of FAY: Reese Rowland
Reese Rowland (B.Arch. ’90), FAIA, is a licensed architect and a principal at Polk Stanley Wilcox Architects in Little Rock. During this conversation, he discussed how keeping an open mind to new ideas leads to better architecture, and he shared the importance of providing a positive influence for youths.
Faces of FAY: Bill Eubanks
Bill Eubanks (B.L.A. ’81) is a licensed landscape architect who currently serves as the creative director of Seamon Whiteside in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. During this conversation, he shared how he gives back to his profession through ASLA involvement, and discussed the importance of mentoring.
Faces of FAY: Kelsey Mork
Kelsey Mork (B.L.A. ’14) is a historical landscape architect who owns a consulting business working directly with the National Park Service. In this conversation, Mork shares her path to becoming a historical landscape architect and discusses the variety of projects she’s worked on with the National Park Service Alaska Regional Office.