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A Matthew H. Johnson, PE Associate Principal Simpson Gumpertz & HegerWaltham, Mass.
B K. Nam Shiu, SE, PEVP Walker Restoration Consultants Elgin, Ill.
C David P. Callan, PE, CEM, LEED APSVPEnvironmental Systems DesignChicago
D Ken Osmun, PA, DBIA, LEED AP Group President, ConstructionWight & Company Darien, Ill.
E Martha Bell, AIA, LEED AP Principal Tilton, Kelly+Bell Chicago
F Lucien Lagrange, AIA Principal Lucien Lagrange Architects Chicago
G Walker C. Johnson, FAIA Principal Johnson Lasky Architects Chicago
Honorary Chair Building Design+Construction Reconstruction Awards Judging Panel
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