Kelly E. Ives, AIA, CAE

Trustee

AIA Component Executive
AIA Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky

Kelly Ives is a 2003 graduate of the University of Kentucky’s School of Architecture. She spent 12 years in the design and construction of K-12 educational facilities at RossTarrant Architects. Then in 2015, she left architectural practice to work for the Kentucky Society of Architects (AIA Kentucky). There, Kelly discovered a love for supporting her colleagues in the industry by providing government relations, continuing education, and career development resources to over 700 members across the state. Outside work, Kelly enjoys reading and exploring new places with her husband Josh and their three sons – Aidan (16), Ethan (14) and Owen (11).