2024-12-22T05:43:34-05:00 https://archinect.com/news/article/150291048/former-architect-of-the-capitol-stephen-t-ayers-is-announced-as-the-new-interim-ceo-of-the-national-institute-of-building-sciences Josh Niland 2021-12-13T17:53:00-05:00 >2024-10-25T04:07:38-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/94/945e42e52bf7be8e6df8d13f3339cc05.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>In an effort to fill its leadership void caused by the <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150288875/lakisha-woods-named-evp-and-ceo-of-the-american-institute-of-architects" target="_blank">departure of former CEO Lakisha Woods</a>, the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) has announced that former <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/1471634/architect-of-the-capitol" target="_blank">Architect of the Capitol</a> Stephen T. Ayers, FAIA will be serving as the organization&rsquo;s interim chief executive until such time as a permanent replacement to the <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150288875/lakisha-woods-named-evp-and-ceo-of-the-american-institute-of-architects" target="_blank">AIA&rsquo;s new EVP and CEO</a> can be found.</p> <p>The Washington, D.C.-based Institute appointed Ayers to provide a familiar and experienced hand that will now help guide the influential industry group as it searches for its next leader.&nbsp;</p> <p>Ayers had previously served in the Capitol architect role under President Obama and made headlines in 2018 when he <a href="https://www.rollcall.com/2018/10/30/architect-of-the-capitol-stephen-t-ayers-stepping-down/" target="_blank">stepped down</a> with two years yet to go in his decade-long appointment.&nbsp;</p> <p>Prior to his position as the AOC head, Ayers held a number of junior administrative positions within the office beginning with his appointment assistant superintendent for Senate Office Buildings in 1997 and culminating in his official confirmation as the...</p>