FTI Announces Newly Appointed Board of Directors for 2025

Long Beach, CA – The Facade Tectonics Institute (FTI) is pleased to announce its newly appointed 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 the design and performance of building facades.

FTI proudly welcomes 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 as they join the FTI Board.

The newly elected Board members bring a wealth of knowledge and experience from diverse sectors, including architecture, engineering, manufacturing, real estate and academia. Their leadership will be instrumental in driving FTI’s initiatives, fostering collaboration, and shaping the future of the built environment.

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 initiatives that support knowledge sharing across the facade industry.

For more information about FTI, its leadership, the Special Advisory Council, Committees, or opportunities to participate in FTI leadership, please contact FTI Executive Director Katerina Hojgrova at khojgrova@facadetectonics.org or visit www.facadetectonics.org.