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Who’s on the State Board of Architectural Examiners
- Christian R. Elberson
- Michael F. Holly
Recent meetings
Fri Aug 14, 2026
State Board of Architectural Examiners
Architect board to review strategic plan, licenses, complaints
The Louisiana State Board of Architectural Examiners is meeting to review and adopt its strategic plan, hear legal counsel and complaint committee reports, and ratify issued licenses. The board will also discuss several items including FY27 Architect Selection Board nominations, an attorney search, a declaratory order request, and a request from AIA LA regarding title use.
- Strategic Plan review and adoption
- Complaint Review Committee Report
- Licenses issued for Ratification
- FY27 Architect Selection Board Nominations
- AIA LA request for title use
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Louisiana State Board of
Architectural Examiners
Richardson Memorial Hall
(Rm. 315)
6823 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70118
August 14, 2026
10:00 A.M.
AGENDA
A. Call to Order and Welcome
B. Agenda Review and Public Comment
C. Minutes – May 15, 2026 Regular Meeting
D. AERF Tour of Tulane’s architecture program
E. Legal Counsel Report
F. Strategic Plan review and adoption
G. Complaint Review Committee Report
H. Licenses issued for Ratification
I. Executive Director’s Report
J. Discussion Items
1. FY27 Architect Selection Board Nominations
2. Attorney search
3. Declaratory Order request
4. AIA LA request for title use
5. NCARB 2026 ABM recap
6. FY2027 ExCom officer nominations
K. Adjournment
Reference Material
2026 meeting dates:
NCARB Updates & Fast Facts
NCARB Program Updates
Oct. 1-2 – AIA LA Conference, Gulf Shores, AL
LSBAE Monthly & Annual Reports
Oct. 9-10 – NCARB Chairs/Execs meeting, Memphis
November 20 – LSBAE meeting, Baton Rouge
*Public Attendees, Their Caregivers, and Participant Member Attendees: If you have a disability and require an accommodation to
participate in this meeting, please contact Justin Owens no later than 3:00 p.m. on August 10, 2026, via email at jowens@lsbae.com or
by telephone at (225) 925-4802 to discuss your accessibility needs.
Fri Aug 14, 2026
State Board of Architectural Examiners
Board to review misconduct cases in closed session
The Louisiana State Board of Architectural Examiners' Complaint Review Committee will meet to approve minutes and enter a closed executive session to discuss investigative proceedings regarding allegations of misconduct. The committee will review several old and new cases, but details are confidential under state law.
- Review/approve May 15, 2026, CRC minutes
- Enter executive session for misconduct investigations (La. R.S. 42:17(A)(4))
- Old matters: Case #2024-50, Case #2024-23
- New matters: Case #2025-63, Case #2025-71, Case #2025-76, Case #2026-02, Case #2026-07
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*Public Meeting Attendees: If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to fully
participate in this meeting, please contact Justin Owens no later than 3:00 p.m. on August 7, 2026, via email at
jowens@lsbae.com or by telephone at (225) 925-4802 to discuss your accessibility needs.
Louisiana State Board of Architectural Examiners
Complaint Review Committee Meeting
Richardson Memorial Hall, Room 315
Tulane University
6823 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70118
August 14, 2026
8:00 a.m.
AGENDA
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Welcome and Call to Order
Elberson
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Review/approve May 15, 2026, CRC Minutes
Motion
--- Enter executive session to discuss investigative proceedings
regarding allegations of misconduct [La. R.S. 42:17(A)(4)] ---
Motion
Discussion of Old Matters
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Case #2024-50
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Case #2024-23
Discussion of New Matters
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Case #2025-63
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Case #2025-71
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Case #2025-76
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Case #2026-02
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Case #2026-07
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Exit executive session
Motion
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Adjourn
Motion
Fri Aug 14, 2026
State Board of Architectural Examiners
Complaint Review Committee to discuss misconduct allegations
The Louisiana State Board of Architectural Examiners Complaint Review Committee will meet to review minutes and discuss investigative proceedings. The board will enter an executive session to address specific cases of alleged misconduct.
- Review and approval of May 15, 2026, CRC Minutes
- Discussion of old matters: Case #2024-50 and Case #2024-23
- Discussion of new matters: Case #2025-63, Case #2025-71, Case #2025-76, Case #2026-02, and Case #2026-07
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*Public Meeting Attendees: If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to fully
participate in this meeting, please contact Justin Owens no later than 3:00 p.m. on August 7, 2026, via email at
jowens@lsbae.com or by telephone at (225) 925-4802 to discuss your accessibility needs.
Louisiana State Board of Architectural Examiners
Complaint Review Committee Meeting
Richardson Memorial Hall, Room 315
Tulane University
6823 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70118
August 14, 2026
8:00 a.m.
AGENDA
- Welcome and Call to Order Elberson
- Review/approve May 15, 2026, CRC Minutes Motion
--- Enter executive session to discuss investigative proceedings
regarding allegations of misconduct [La. R.S. 42:17(A)(4)] --- Motion
Discussion of Old Matters
- Case #2024-50
- Case #2024-23
Discussion of New Matters
- Case #2025-63
- Case #2025-71
- Case #2025-76
- Case #2026-02
- Case #2026-07
- Exit executive session Motion
- Adjourn Motion
Fri May 15, 2026
State Board of Architectural Examiners
Complaint Review Committee to discuss misconduct allegations
The Louisiana State Board of Architectural Examiners Complaint Review Committee will meet to review minutes and enter an executive session. The committee will discuss investigative proceedings regarding allegations of misconduct.
- Review of March 6, 2026, CRC Minutes
- Old Matters: Case #2024-50, Case #2024-23, Case #2025-35
- New Matters: Case #2025-38, Case #2025-39, Case #2025-40, Case #2025-41
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*Public Meeting Attendees: If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to fully
participate in this meeting, please contact Justin Owens no later than 3:00 p.m. on March 11, 2026, via email at
jowens@lsbae.com or by telephone at (225) 925-4802 to discuss your accessibility needs.
Louisiana State Board of Architectural Examiners
Complaint Review Committee Meeting
9625 Fenway Ave., Suite B
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
May 15, 2026
8:00 a.m.
AGENDA
- Welcome and Call to Order Elberson
- Review/approve March 6, 2026, CRC Minutes Motion
--- Enter executive session to discuss investigative proceedings
regarding allegations of misconduct [La. R.S. 42:17(A)(4)] --- Motion
Discussion of Old Matters
- Case #2024-50
- Case #2024-23
- Case #2025-35
Discussion of New Matters
- Case #2025-38
- Case #2025-39
- Case #2025-40
- Case #2025-41
- Exit executive session Motion
- Adjourn Motion
Fri May 15, 2026
State Board of Architectural Examiners
Louisiana Board of Architectural Examiners to vote on licensing law revisions and adopt rule changes at May 15 meeting
The board will consider proposed revisions to state licensing law (SB291), adopt rule changes for firm names and the AERF fund, and review the FY27 budget, workforce plan, and legislative session updates. Public comment is accepted.
- SB291 – proposed revisions to Louisiana licensing law (R.S. 37:141-158)
- Adoption of rule revisions for LAC 46:1.Chapter 15 (Titles, Firm Names, Assumed Names)
- Adoption of rule revisions for LAC 46:1.Chapter 22 (Louisiana AERF)
- FY27 Budget Review and AERF Application Review
- Publication of rules for LAC 46:1.Chapter 3 (Organization) and Chapter 21 (Architects Selection Board)
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Louisiana State Board of
Architectural Examiners
9625 Fenway Ave., Ste. B
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809
May 15, 2026
10:00 A.M.
AGENDA – REGULAR MEETING
A. Call to Order and Welcome
B. Agenda Review and Public Comment
C. Minutes - March 6, 2026 Regular Meeting
D. Legal Counsel Report
1. SB291 - proposed revisions of R.S. 37:141-158 (licensing law)
2. Publication of rules revising LAC 46:1.Chapter 3.Organization
3. Publication of rules revising LAC 46:1.Chapter 21.Architects Selection Board
4. Adoption of revisions to LAC 46:1.Chapter 15.Titles, Firm Names, and Assumed Names
5. Adoption of revisions LAC 46:1.Chapter 22.Louisiana AERF
6. NOI for revisions to LAC 46:1.Chapter 13.Administration
E. Strategic Plan presentation
F. Complaint Review Committee Report
G. Licenses issued for Ratification
1. Licensing Advisor’s Update
H. Executive Director’s Report
1. Finances
2. 2026 LA Legislative session
3. LSBAE.com WCAG 2.1 update
I. Discussion Items
1. LSBAE Workforce Planning Document Review
2. Executive Director’s Performance Review
3. LSBAE FY27 Budget Review
4. FY27 AERF Application Review
5. Louisiana Legislative Auditor Compliance Questionnaire
6. NCARB 2026 ABM Reminders, Funding, Candidates and Resolutions
J. Adjournment
Reference Material 2026 meeting dates:
NCARB Updates & Fast Facts
NCARB Program Updates May 15 – LSBAE meeting, Baton Rouge
NCARB Future Trends Report June 25-27 – NCARB ABM, Minneapolis
NCARB Annual Report Augus …
Fri May 15, 2026
State Board of Architectural Examiners
✓ Decided: Board moves to prefer charges in 2023-35, proposes consent orders in four cases
The Complaint Review Committee approved minutes, entered executive session, and took action on several disciplinary matters. It voted to prefer charges and schedule a formal hearing in case 2023-35, and to propose consent orders in cases 2025-39, 2025-40, and 2025-41. It also issued a letter of caution in case 2025-38 and deferred decisions on cases 2024-50 and 2025-23 pending further information.
- Approved March 6, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
- Entered executive session to discuss investigative proceedings (unanimous)
- Case 2024-50: Deferred action pending litigation status check (unanimous)
- Case 2025-23: Referred facts to board for interpretation (unanimous)
- Case 2023-35: Preferred charges and scheduled formal hearing (unanimous)
- Case 2025-38: Issued letter of caution (unanimous)
- Case 2025-39: Proposed consent order with license surrender and reporting (unanimous)
- Case 2025-40: Proposed consent order with license surrender and reporting (unanimous)
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Foursiana MINUTES OF THE COMPLAINT REVIEW COMMITTEE
Ry OF THE LOUISIANA STATE
AF BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS
9625 FENWAY AVENUE, SUITE B
STATE BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
MAY 15, 2026
8:00 a.m.
At 8:12 a.m. on May 15, 2026, Jason I. Zuckerman called the Complaint Review Committee (“CRC”)
meeting to order with the following members present:
Stephen M. Long
Jason I. Zuckerman
Also present: Tyson J. Ducote, Executive Director
Justin G. Owens, Deputy Director
Paul H. Spaht, Board Legal Counsel
Absent: Christian R. Elberson, Chair
After the meeting was called to order, the agenda was reviewed.
Minutes:
The minutes of the March 6, 2026, meeting were reviewed.
The CRC unanimously approved the motion by Mr. Long, seconded by Mr. Zuckerman, to approve the
March 6, 2026 CRC minutes.
The CRC unanimously approved the motion made by Mr. Long, seconded by Mr. Zuckerman, to enter
executive session to discuss investigative proceedings regarding allegations of misconduct.
[La. R.S. 42:17(A)(4)]
Discussion of Old Matters:
2024-50
Owens reported that the civil litigation against Respondent by the complainant (owner of a Baton Rouge
home) is ongoing. After discussion, the CRC unanimously approved the motion made by Mr. Long,
seconded by Mr. Zuckerman, to ascertain whether the litigation is active and appears headed to trial.
The CRC will then decide whether it will prefer charges against Respondent and schedule a formal
hearing or defer further action …
Fri Mar 6, 2026
State Board of Architectural Examiners
✓ Decided: Board adopts rule amendments for organization and architects selection
The board unanimously approved amendments to LAC 46:1 Chapters 3 and 21, effective upon publication in the Louisiana Register, after no public comments and OLRP review. It also approved amendments to Chapter 13 and authorized starting the rulemaking process. A consent order was accepted for New Orleans Design Group, L.L.C. for practicing without a licensed architect on staff, and the board denied a licensee's request to extend the renewal period.
- Approved minutes of March 6, 2026 special meeting (unanimous)
- Adopted amendments to LAC 46:1 Chapters 3 and 21 (unanimous)
- Approved amendments to LAC 46:1 Chapter 13 and authorized rulemaking (unanimous)
- Accepted consent order for New Orleans Design Group, L.L.C. (unanimous)
- Denied licensee request to extend architect renewal period
- Approved OLRP membership renewal for FY27 (unanimous)
- Approved travel expenses for one board member to NCARB Regional Summit (unanimous)
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LOUISIANA MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
[ B LOUISIANA STATE BOARD OF
E ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS
9625 FENWAY AVE., STE. B
STATE BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA 70809
MARCH 6, 2026
10:15 A.M.
At 1:20 p.m. on March 6, 2026, John Cardone called the meeting to order with the following
members present:
John Cardone, Jr., President
Michael F. Holly, Secretary
David K. Brossett
Christian R. Elberson
Kristine A. Kobila
Stephen M. Long
Jason I. Zuckerman
Also present: Tyson J. Ducote, Executive Director
Justin G. Owens, Deputy Director
Lindsy Stewart, Board Licensing Advisor
Paul H. Spaht, Board Legal Counsel
President Cardone welcomed everyone to the meeting and reviewed the agenda. He then
recognized public comment time.
Minutes
The board unanimously approved the motion by Mr. Holly, seconded by Mr. Brossett, to approve
the minutes of the March 6, 2026 special board meeting.
Legal Counsel Report
Spaht reported that SB291, authored by Senator Mark Abraham, had been filed in the Senate.
This bill contained all of the changes to R.S. 37:141 — R.S. 37:154 and R.S. 37:156 — R.S, 37:158
previously reviewed and approved by the board, except the definition of the “practice of
architecture” was not as written in the version of these statutes previously reviewed by the board.
The definition remained as it exists in the present law. A copy of SB29| was contained in the
board book. So far, no opposition to SB291 has been expressed.
Spaht reported that NOIs …
Fri Mar 6, 2026
State Board of Architectural Examiners
✓ Decided: Board holds formal hearing on Case #2025-64, approves consent agenda and contracts
The board held a formal hearing for Case #2025-64 after recused members left, then discussed evidence and made findings of fact and conclusions of law. The board unanimously approved the consent agenda, including prior meeting minutes, a list of licenses and certificates issued, and FY26 education fund budget amendments. It also approved amendments to the FY26 legal counsel contract and FY26 LSBAE budget, plus the FY27 legal services contract. The meeting adjourned at 1:20 p.m.
- Held formal hearing for Case #2025-64 and made findings of fact and conclusions of law
- Approved consent agenda including minutes from Nov 21, 2025, license list, and FY26 education fund budget amendments
- Approved amendment to FY26 legal counsel contract
- Approved amendment to FY26 LSBAE budget
- Approved FY27 legal services contract
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ROUUSIANA MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
LOUISIANA STATE BOARD OF
ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS
i: 9625 FENWAY AVE., STE. B
STATE BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA 70809
MARCH 6, 2026
10:00 A.M.
At 10:00 a.m. on March 6, 2026, John Cardone, Jr. called the meeting to order, with the following
members present:
John Cardone, Jr., President
Michael F. Holly, Secretary
David K. Brossett
Kristine A. Kobila
Christian R. Elberson
Jason I. Zuckerman
Stephen M. Long
Also present: Tyson J. Ducote, Executive Director
Justin G. Owens, Deputy Director
Paul H. Spaht, Board Legal Counsel
The members of the Complaint Review Committee who were involved with Case #2025-64 (Mr. Holly,
Mr. Elberson, and Mr. Zuckerman) recused themselves and left the meeting.
Pursuant to notice, the remainder of the board (Mr. Cardone, Mr. Brossett, Ms. Kobila, and Mr. Long)
participated in a formal hearing for Case #2025-64.
Afier the formal hearing, the board members who participated discussed the evidence presented and made
findings of fact and conclusions of law.
President Cardone welcomed everyone back to the meeting, then reviewed the agenda and recognized
public comment time.
Consent Agenda
President Cardone introduced the consent agenda, which included the following items:
1. Approval of minutes from the previous meeting dated November 21, 2025.
2. Acknowledgement and approval of the list of licenses and certificates issued for the period of
November 10, 2025, through Fe …
Fri Mar 6, 2026
State Board of Architectural Examiners
✓ Decided: Complaint Review Committee dismisses two complaints, advances consent order
The Louisiana State Board of Architectural Examiners' Complaint Review Committee met on March 6, 2026, and took several actions. It approved minutes from prior meetings, dismissed two complaints due to insufficient evidence, instructed staff to write a letter in one case, and deferred action on another due to pending civil litigation. The committee also approved presenting a consent order to the full board for acceptance.
- Approved August 22, 2025 and November 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Dismissed complaint 2025-10 due to insufficient evidence
- Dismissed complaint 2025-21 due to insufficient evidence
- Instructed staff to write a letter to respondent in case 2025-23
- Deferred action on complaint 2025-36 due to concurrent civil litigation
- Approved presenting consent order in case 2024-44 to full board (unanimous)
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LOUISIANA MINUTES OF THE COMPLAINT REVIEW COMMITTEE
ns OF THE LOUISIANA STATE
a: BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS
9625 FENWAY AVENUE, SUITE B
STATE BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
MARCH 6, 2026
8:00 a.m.
At 8:11 a.m. on March 6, 2026, Christian R. Elberson called the Complaint Review Committee (“CRC”)
meeting to order with the following members present:
Christian R. Elberson, Chair
Stephen M. Long
Jason I. Zuckerman
Also present: Tyson J. Ducote, Executive Director
Justin G. Owens, Deputy Director
Paul H. Spaht, Board Legal Counsel
After the meeting was called to order, the agenda was reviewed.
Minutes:
The minutes of the August 22, 2025 meeting were reviewed.
The CRC unanimously approved the motion by Mr. Zuckerman, seconded by Mr. Long, to approve the
August 22, 2025 CRC minutes.
The minutes of the November 21, 2025 meeting were reviewed.
The CRC unanimously approved the motion by Mr, Zuckerman, seconded by Mr. Long, to approve the
November 21, 2025 CRC minutes.
The CRC unanimously approved the motion made by Mr. Long, seconded by Mr, Zuckerman, to enter
executive session to discuss investigative proceedings regarding allegations of misconduct.
[La. R.S, 42:17(A)(4)]
Discussion of Old Matters:
2024-50
Owens reported that the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Department and the East Baton Rouge District
Attorney’s Office have declined to move forward with their own investigations of Respondent. After
discussion, the CRC instructed Owens to obtain …
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