We are proud to share that Jeffrey Stivers, FAIA, Managing Principal of RossTarrant Architects | a MOREgroup brand, has been elevated to the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects (AIA).
Jeff has been recognized for his significant contributions to the profession of architecture and to society on a local, state, and national level.
About AIA Fellowship
The AIA College of Fellows recognizes architects who have achieved a standard of excellence in the profession and demonstrated a sustained impact on architecture and the built environment. Candidates must have at least 10 years of AIA membership and show sustained impact in areas such as:
- Promoting the aesthetic, scientific, and practical efficiency of the profession
- Advancing the science and art of planning and building
- Raising standards of practice, education, and training
- Coordinating and strengthening the building industry
- Improving the living standards of people through the built environment
- Demonstrating a career-long commitment to service and leadership
Fellows are selected by a nine-member Jury of Fellows composed of distinguished FAIA members from across the country.
Honoring Leadership, Service, and Impact
As Managing Principal of MOREgroup’s Kentucky office, Jeff centers his practice around the belief that leadership is a form of service. This philosophy, also applied to his work within the AIA, motivates him to serve others while cultivating leadership skills at all levels of the profession.
Jeff’s service and leadership has created a lasting impact on the profession of architecture. He has founded and championed critical leadership programs, including the Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program of Kentucky and the ACE Mentorship Program of the Bluegrass. These programs have established a pipeline of diverse future leaders. As a key contributor to the Strategic Council and Secretary’s Advisory Committee, Jeff’s work has been instrumental in creating a more efficient, diverse, and equitable AIA, shaping how the Institute serves its members.
Jeff has also received the AIA Louise Blanchard Bethune Fellowship (2020) and AIA Kentucky’s C. Julian Oberwarth Gold Medal (2025) and the Distinguished Service Award (2018).
Jeff’s recognition as FAIA is not only a fantastic personal achievement. It is a proud moment for our entire firm and for the Kentucky architectural community.
We are incredibly proud of Jeff for these well-deserved honors and deeply grateful for his continued leadership, dedication, and passion for architecture.
Please join us in congratulating Jeff Stivers, FAIA, on this extraordinary accomplishment.
