Edward A. Vance, FAIA, is founder and design principal of EV&A Architects, a specialty design firm serving the hospitality, commercial and health care industries. Since 1987 Mr. Vance has served his clients, his community and the profession of architecture. Design excellence has characterized Mr. Vance’s distinguished career. His work has led to numerous design awards and significant commissions with major hospitality, commercial and health care clients. Active in his community, Mr. Vance is a past professor at UNLV’s College of Architecture; serves on the board of trustees for the Lied Children’s Museum, the executive board of Boy Scouts of America, is a member of NAIOP and the Nevada Development Authority. Earning his Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Architecture degrees from North Dakota State University, Mr. Vance is a registered Architect in 19 states, is NCARB certified and is the 2019 Chancellor of the AIA College of Fellows.