Ryan Lewis, AIA is an Architect with Rosenblum Coe Architects, Inc. (RCA) in Charleston, SC and has been practicing architecture for 12 years. Ryan holds a Bachelor of Architecture and Master of Architecture, both from Savannah College of Art and Design. Since joining RCA in 2016 as a junior architectural intern, he has progressed to becoming a licensed architect, with increasing responsibility in project design and management, as well as business development for the firm. In his progression of leadership roles, Ryan has been instrumental in the design and management of various projects including higher education facility renovations and upgrades, new public safety facilities, and various facility/site assessments. Also leading the firm’s virtual reality endeavors, Ryan is responsible for the implementation of VR into our design process and the development of the firm’s VR procedure manual. As an active member of the local community, Ryan is involved in numerous initiatives throughout the Lowcountry. He currently is in his 3rd year as a Director for the Charleston chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and on the AIA Young Architect Forum Committee. In his role on the AIA Charleston Board of Directors, Ryan is constantly seeking to further AIA ties within the industry and other congruent organizations to identify sources of potential network growth. In addition to AIA, Ryan has been active in Charleston Young Professionals and Charleston Water Keepers.