{"id":1846,"date":"2026-03-26T13:22:35","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T18:22:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vlkarchitects.com\/?p=1846"},"modified":"2026-04-15T09:32:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T14:32:39","slug":"vlks-chief-information-officer-awarded-aia-fort-worth-honor-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vlkarchitects.com\/vlks-chief-information-officer-awarded-aia-fort-worth-honor-award\/","title":{"rendered":"VLK\u2019s Chief Information Officer Awarded AIA Fort Worth Honor Award"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">VLK is proud to share that Chief Information Officer Justin Hiles received the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aiafw.org\/honor-awards-recipients\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2025 James R. Wooten Service Award<\/a> at the annual Honor Awards hosted by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Fort Worth Chapter. AIA Honor Awards recognize individuals and organizations for their outstanding contributions to the profession and community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The James R. Wooten Service Award is presented to an AIA Fort Worth member who best exemplifies sustained, consistent, and effective service in advancing the goals of the chapter. Hiles has demonstrated this commitment through his longstanding involvement with AIA Fort Worth, including serving as President and Treasurer, as well as through his continued leadership and advocacy for the profession at both the local and state levels. He currently serves as Secretary\/Treasurer on the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners and as a member of NCARB\u2019s Licensure Research and Development Task Force, underscoring his commitment to growing the profession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI am deeply honored and sincerely grateful for the recognition,\u201d said Justin Hiles, Chief Information Officer at VLK. \u201cIt is an incredible honor to serve the architectural profession, to advocate for its advancement, and to mentor the next generation of talented individuals. This acknowledgment inspires me to continue giving back and supporting our community.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hiles has nearly 25 years of experience at VLK, where he now serves as the firm\u2019s inaugural Chief Information Officer. In this role, he leads the strategy and implementation of technology and data systems across VLK\u2019s six offices, aligning innovation with the firm\u2019s broader design and operational goals. His background in architecture and firm leadership, including previous roles as Architecture Director and Chief Operations Officer, informs a holistic approach to advancing both internal performance and client outcomes. His depth of industry knowledge continues to shape the strategies guiding VLK through an evolving technological landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cRecognition like the Wooten Service Award from AIA Fort Worth speaks to the impact Justin has made on our profession,\u201d said Sloan Harris, CEO and Chairman of VLK. \u201cAs shapers of the built environment, it\u2019s incumbent on us to play a role in our industry and our community. Justin\u2019s passion for architecture is abundantly evident in his service to VLK\u2019s clients, his leadership in our firm, and his involvement in industry organizations.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>VLK is proud to share that Chief Information Officer Justin Hiles received the 2025 James R. Wooten Service Award at the annual Honor Awards hosted by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Fort Worth Chapter. AIA Honor Awards recognize individuals and organizations for their outstanding contributions to the profession and community. The James R. 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