Strategies 4 Impact! Inc.

Curriculum Vitae

Brian Watkinson

Career Highlights

2006 >           Strategies 4 Impact! Inc.         Principal

Strategies 4 Impact! Inc. is a professional service firm providing highly-valued strategic advice and support to businesses in the design and construction industry, their associations and their clients.

1991 > 2006 Ontario Association of Architects Executive Director

The Ontario Association of Architects is the licensing body and professional association for Ontario's 2500 architects and 1500 interns and associates.

1991 was invited to join OAA as Deputy Director of Practice

1994 appointed Director of Practice and Services

1994 appointed Deputy Executive Director

1995 appointed Executive Director

1997 appointed Executive Director and Deputy Registrar

1982 > 1991 Watkinson Associates Architects  Principal

General Architectural Practice

Specialized Services Included Emphasis on Client Relations, Government Relations and Community involvement

• Grew practice to 20 staff, statistically a “large practice” in Ontario

Professional Affiliations

Fellow, Royal Architectural Institute of Canada

Int’l Associate, American Institute of Architects

Affiliated Organizaton, Consulting Engineers of Ontario

Related Activities

Editorial Board, Daily Commercial News

Education

Bachelor of Environmental Studies, University of Waterloo

Bachelor of Architecture, University of Waterloo

Volunteer Activities

Brian has a long history of volunteerism.  Social Planning Council in Niagara Falls.  United Way of Niagara. Scouting.  Most recently, Brian chairs the Government Relations Committee for DeafBlind Ontario Services.