Minneapolis, MN—Robert Cozzarelli, FAIA, NCARB, SARA, PP, CID, of Belleville, New Jersey, was elected as a regional director at the National Council of Architectural Registration Board’s (NCARB) Annual Business Meeting. Cozzarelli was nominated to serve on the NCARB Board of Directors by Region 2, which represents the architectural licensing boards of Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Cozzarelli was appointed to the New Jersey State Board of Architects in 2017, serving as president from 2019-2020. He also represented the board on the New Jersey Joint Committee of Architects and Engineers. Cozzarelli was elected by his peers as chair of Region 2, after serving terms as secretary and vice chair/treasurer.
As a dedicated volunteer, Cozzarelli has offered his time and expertise to several NCARB initiatives, including the Regional Leadership Committee, Licensure Process Research & Development Task Force, Responsible Charge Task Force, and Certification Alternatives Review Team (now Portfolio Assessment Team).
Cozzarelli has held leadership positions on the American Institute of Architects (AIA) national board, as well as the AIA New Jersey and AIA Newark & Suburban chapters. In addition to numerous awards for architectural design, Cozzarelli was elevated to the AIA’s College of Fellows in 2019.
In 1986, Cozzarelli founded Cozzarelli Cirminiello Architects, with a focus in health care, higher education, and adaptive reuse. He earned a bachelor’s degree in architecture from the New Jersey Institute of Technology. Cozzarelli holds the NCARB Certificate for national reciprocity and is licensed to practice architecture in Connecticut, Ohio, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.
About NCARB
The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards’ membership is made up of the architectural licensing boards of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. NCARB, in collaboration with these boards, facilitates the licensure and credentialing of architects to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
To achieve these goals, NCARB works with its Member Boards and volunteers to develop and facilitate standards for licensure, including the national examination and experience program. NCARB also recommends regulatory guidelines for licensing boards and helps architects expand their professional reach through the NCARB Certificate. Connect with NCARB on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube.
