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Stephen T. Ayers, FAIA, LEED AP
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Ari Novy, Ph.D.
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Beth Plemmons
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Christopher Potter
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Jason Baltimore
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Kenneth A. Eads
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Kevin Mulshine
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Larry D. Brown
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Mamie Bittner
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Mark D. Reed, PE, CFM
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Michael G. Turnbull
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Takis Tzamaras, PE
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Theodore R. Bechtol
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William M. Weidemeyer
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