Scottsdale, AZ—John Patrick Rademacher, NCARB, AIA, NOMA, of Loveland, Ohio, was elected as vice president of the National Council of Architectural Boards (NCARB) at the organization’s Annual Business Meeting. Rademacher previously served terms as the organization’s Region 4 director, secretary, treasurer, and second vice president. Due to his election, Rademacher will become the president of the organization, which facilitates licensure and credentialing for architects in the United States, in June 2026.

Rademacher is a former member of the Ohio Architects Board. During his tenure on the board, he served terms as the board’s secretary, vice president, and president. In 2015, he was elected by his peers as the secretary of NCARB’s Region 4 and went on to serve as treasurer, vice chair, and chair before being elected Region 4 director in 2020.

Shortly after joining his state licensing board, Rademacher began contributing his time and expertise to NCARB’s volunteer initiatives. He has served as the NCARB Board liaison to the Futures Task Force, Examination Committee, and Incidental Practice Task Force and served as the chair of NCARB’s Experience and Experience Advisory committees. In addition, Rademacher has been a valuable member of NCARB’s Advocacy Work Group, Architect Registration Examination® (ARE®) 5.0 Item Development Project Management Subcommittee, Continuing Education Committee, Diversity Collaborative, Examination Committee, International Evaluation Committee, Policy Advisory Committee, Regional Leadership Committee, and U.S./U.K. Competencies Review Team.

In addition to his service to NCARB, Rademacher is a past president of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Cincinnati and a past member of the Board Advocacy Committee for the national component of the AIA, where he worked to develop the Citizen Architect Program and promote the organization’s legislative efforts. He is also a member of the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA).

With nearly 40 years of experience in design, architecture, development, and construction, Rademacher is currently a Senior Vice President at Elevar Design Group in Cincinnati, Ohio. He received a Bachelor of Architecture Degree from the University of Cincinnati’s College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP). Rademacher holds the NCARB Certificate for national reciprocity and is licensed to practice architecture in Ohio, as well as in over 30 additional states. 

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 Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.