National Institute of Building Sciences Appoints Stephen T. Ayers Interim CEO
WASHINGTON — The National Institute of Building Sciences board of directors announced the Honorable Stephen T. Ayers, FAIA, NAC, CCM, LEED AP, the 11th architect of the capitol and president of The Ayers Group LLC, has accepted the position of interim CEO of NIBS. Ayers’ appointment follows the announced departure of CEO Lakisha A. Woods, CAE.
“The board of directors is grateful to Stephen for stepping into this role,” said Anne Ellis, P.E., Hon.M.ACI, F.ASCE, M.NAC, board chair. “Stephen is a proven, trusted, and highly respected industry leader who will ensure a seamless transition and maintain the institute’s positive momentum advancing building science and technology to serve the public interest.”