He has been an outspoken advocate for responsible design and a community volunteer since 2005. Jared worked in New Orleans where he was actively involved in rebuilding efforts following hurricane Katrina. Coordinating with multiple Katrina relief organizations, Jared managed over 60 clean-up, demolition, and reconstruction projects. He is the 2017 Vice President, 2018 President Elect of AIA Chattanooga, and 2017-18 Glass House Collective Board Member. He has served as AIA Gulf States Regional Associate Director, AIA National Associates Committee Director, and Board Member of the Gert Town Revival Initiative. Jared has been awarded the ACSA Collaborative Practice Award, the Design Corps Design for the Underserved Award, AmeriCorps VISTA Service Award, Alpha Rho Chi Medal, and was featured in Architect magazine’s the Millennials.