Professional Organizations

BUSCHLE The American Institute of Architects Florida Southwest Chapter announces officers for 2010 are: Joyce Owens, president; W. Scott Anderson, vice president; Brad Schiffer, treasurer; Claude Pullen, secretary; and Carlos Urzola, immediate past president. State directors for the coming year are Keith Gilbert, Any Nowacki and Victor Latavish.

Ken Buschle, head of quality control and specifications for Gora/ McGahey Architects since 1988, has been elected secretary of the U.S. Green Building Council, Florida Gulf Coast Chapter. The chapter, which serves 11 counties from Citrus County to Collier County, is dedicated to leading the region toward sustainability by encouraging and advancing environ- mental friendly knowledge and values as it pertains to the building industry. At Gora/McGahey Architects, Mr. Buschle has implemented environmentally sound practices and oversees the firms LEED certification education program.