One Architect's Story: Initial Licensure

Cross talks about achieving his dream of becoming a licensed architect.

When and where did you get your initial registration?
I received my initial licensed from Florida in May of 2007. I’m currently licensed in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC.

Why was getting a license important to you?
Getting licensed marked the completion of a journey that was embarked upon the day I signed my college acceptance form 10 years earlier.

How has getting a license benefited your career?
Receiving my license has given me the power to choose how I wish to pursue my career. For me that has meant starting my own firm.