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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Nathalia Morales-EvanksAIA Los AngelesTel: 213.639.0763Email: nathalia@aialosangeles.orgwww.aialosangeles.orgAIA Los Angeles Welcomes Rob Hollman as the new Campaign Director for

the Center of Architecture and Urban Design Los Angeles (CALA)

Los Angeles, CA (May 30, 2012) The American

Institute of Architecture, Los Angeles (AIA|LA) ispleased to announce the hire of Rob Hollman, asCampaign Director for the Center for Architectureand Urban Design, Los Angeles (CALA). CALA, anew home for the AIA|LA and other alliedorganizations, will facilitate discourse aroundarchitecture and design, development, construction,and urban planning issues to professionals in thesefields as well as the general public.

Were delighted to have someone with Robs capacity for understanding how toput together a campaign come on board and excited to support him in his effortsto solidify our goal of a Center of Architecture and Urban Design in Los Angeles,says Nicci Solomons, Executive Director of AIA|LA.

AIA|LA and CALA 2012 Board President, Stuart Magruder, AIA adds, The CALAboard is thrilled to have Rob in place to kick off our fundraising efforts for the newhome for the AIA|LA and other allied organizations. We have set the bar high,with ambitious goals. Robs understanding and knowledge of the Los Angelesdesign and arts community will be invaluable to CALA as we embark on thischallenge.

Rob will implement and manage an $12-$15 million dollar capital campaign,beginning with this years public launch through to building opening andcampaign completion in 2016. His hire marks the first steps in what will be veryexciting times to come for Los Angeles and the architecture and designcommunity.

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About Rob Hollman Rob has spent the past several years working as the Membership Manager ofIndividual & Corporate Giving at UCLA Live. Of the numerous accomplishmentsduring his tenure at UCLA Live, he was responsible for closing the largestunrestricted individual gift in UCLA Live history. Rob further cultivated his

fundraising experience through an array of volunteer positions with the HammerMuseum, LA Opera, LA Music Center, LACMA, as well as the LA Public Library.He earned a BA in Drama & Literature at Bennington College and attendedCornell University's Graduate School of Hotel Management.

About CALA The Center for Architecture and Urban Design Los Angeles is the destination forAngelenos passionate about the Los Angeles built environment. CALA seeks toenhance the value of architecture, planning, and urban design through a broadrange of programs and exhibitions. As a collaborative community space createdby several distinct architecture and design organizations, CALA will fostereducation and dialogue about the importance of our built environment.

About AIA|LA AIA|LA is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to furthering the efforts of itsparent organization, the American Institute of Architects (AIA), by specificallyserving the interests of our local architecture and design community. AIA|LA'smembership includes architects and design professionals actively engaged in theindustry. Members work at diverse companies representing a broad range ofprofessional practices. Through advocacy, education, networking and outreach,AIA|LA serves as a resource to help make the Los Angeles region more

delightful, healthy, sustainable and economically competitive.

For more information on AIA|LA and its activities, please visit us atwww.aialosangeles.org.

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