Arlen M. Solochek, AIA, is a registered architect and the District Director of Facilities Planning and Development for the Maricopa Community College District. “Maricopa”, is one of the largest community college districts in the nation, serving over 240,000 headcount each year, and is the largest provider of post-secondary education in the State of Arizona. Maricopa is composed of ten college campuses, three education centers and two skills training centers located throughout Maricopa County.

Prior to Maricopa, he has worked as staff architect for a major Arizona public utility, in private architectural practice and at Arizona State University managing the construction of major capital improvements and maintenance projects.