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Long Beach, CA – The Facade Tectonics Institute (FTI) is proud to welcome its newly elected Board of Directors for 2025. This distinguished group of industry leaders and experts will play a pivotal role in advancing FTI’s mission to drive innovation, research, and best practices in building facade design and performance, fostering meaningful change toward a healthier, more sustainable urban future.

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We proudly welcome Attila Arian, President of Vector Foiltec, as the new Vice President, and Ron Hull, Director at Kuraray, who will serve as FTI Secretary. We extend a special welcome to James Smith, Project Executive at Related Beal, and Alberto Franceschet, Principal at Socotec AE Consulting, LLC.
FTI 2025 Board Members:
Helen Sanders | FTI President | General Manager, Technoform North America
Attila Arian | FTI Vice President | President, Vector Foiltec
Roger Fricke | FTI Treasurer
Ron Hull | FTI Secretary | Director, Global High-Performance Products, Kuraray
Ajla Aksamija | FTI Past President | Professor, University of Utah
Keith Boswell | FTI Board Member | Partner, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP
Chris DeHaven | FTI Board Member | Project Director, McCarthy Building Companies
Alberto Franceschet | FTI Board Member | Principal, Socotec AE Consulting, LLC
Stéphane Hoffman | FTI Board Member | Vice President Facade Engineering, Stantec
Stacey Hooper | FTI Board Member | Partner, NBBJ
Jon Kimberlain | FTI Board Member | Principal TS&D Scientist, Dow
Mic Patterson | FTI Board Member | Ambassador of Innovation & Collaboration, Facade Tectonics Institute
Sophie Pennetier | FTI Board Member | SCI-Arc Faculty | Founder, Digne
Stephen Selkowitz | FTI Board Member | Senior Advisor - Building Science, Lawrence Berkeley National Lab
James Smith | FTI Board Member | Project Executive, Related Beal
"We are thrilled to welcome this exceptional group of professionals to the FTI Board," said Helen Sanders, FTI President, and General Manager of Technoform. "Their expertise and vision will be invaluable as we continue to push the boundaries of facade design and technology, promoting a more sustainable and resilient built environment."

The new FTI Board will oversee key initiatives, including the upcoming FTI 2025 Vitruvian Honors & Awards, research programs, industry publications, and educational efforts that foster knowledge sharing across the facade industry.

For more information about FTI leadership, the Special Advisory Council, Committees, or opportunities to get involved, please contact Katerina Hojgrova, Executive Director at khojgrova@facadetectonics.org.