Ken Kocher is a native Illinoisan who now calls Madison, Georgia his home. Mr. Kocher received a bachelor’s degree in History from the University of Illinois and completed the master’s program in Historic Preservation at the University of Georgia. After graduate school he began his preservation career as the Design Coordinator for Main Street Louisiana and then served as Certified Local Government Coordinator for the State of Mississippi. Thereafter, Ken returned to Georgia where he helped found Piedmont Preservation, a historic preservation consulting firm. Ken’s work with Piedmont focused on local historic preservation commissions including surveys, district designations, design guidelines, and design review assistance. While still consulting on a limited basis, Mr. Kocher is now in the employ of Madison, Georgia where, as the Design & Information Officer, his duties include overseeing Madison’s Historic Preservation program.
Email: KKocher@madisonga.com

Valerie Magolan joined the Texas Historical Commission (TX SHPO) in 2014 to build the Texas Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program from the ground up. From the program’s inception, Valerie has coordinated on hundreds of tax credit projects ranging from those with sky-high metro budgets to small town “mom and pop” endeavors. As the Program Coordinator for state and federal tax credit programs for the state of Texas, Valerie serves as a senior project reviewer and team lead. She also works closely with the National Park Service preservation staff and has given trainings and information sessions about historic tax credits in more than 20 Texas cities. Before coming to Texas, Valerie reviewed tax credit projects at the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (VA SHPO) and previously served as the Historic Preservation Officer of the Borough of Bellefonte, Pennsylvania—a CLG community. She received her Master of Science in Historic Preservation from the University of Pennsylvania.
Email: Valerie.Magolan@thc.texas.gov

Aimee Sunny is the Director of Education for the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the architectural and cultural heritage of the Town of Palm Beach. Aimee oversees the Foundation’s many educational programs, including the Little Red Schoolhouse Living History Program, the Heritage Education program, and the Foundation’s Scholarship and Internship programs, and also leads advocacy initiatives, grant writing, and preservation projects. Prior to joining the Foundation, Aimee was the Senior Preservation Coordinator for the City of Lake Worth, Florida, where she administered all aspects of the City’s Historic Preservation Program. While with the City, Aimee worked on updating the City’s historic resource surveys and design guidelines through grant funding, and implemented a historic preservation awards program, a historic marker program, and a historic district signage plan. She also reviewed building permits and Certificates of Appropriateness in the City’s six historic districts and led community outreach and education efforts. She previously worked for the architecture firm of Fairfax, Sammons & Partners designing classical and traditional residences, the Center for Historic Preservation at Ball State University, the City of Chicago’s Historic Preservation Division, and Indiana Landmarks. Aimee completed her Master of Science in Historic Preservation at Ball State University, and her Bachelor of Architecture at the University of Notre Dame. Aimee is an avid traveler, having studied abroad in Italy and Australia, and has traveled extensively both in the US and abroad. Aimee serves on the Palm Beach County Historic Resources Review Board, is a certified planner with the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), is a member of the American Planning Association (APA), and is a National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) licensure candidate.
Email: aimeesunny@gmail.com

Angela Wyrembelski is a Senior Associate at Quinn Evans Architects. She received her Bachelors degree from the University of Michigan and her Masters in Architecture from Boston Architectural College. Angela’s professional and educational focus in architecture has been dedicated to the sustainability and preservation of the built environment. She appreciates the challenges and opportunities inherent in complex restoration and adaptive use initiatives, approaching these projects with a creative eye and discerning perspective. Angela has contributed to the renewal of iconic civic landmarks as well as commercial properties that have reinvigorated urban communities and spurred economic growth across the country, including Detroit, Buffalo and several east coast cities.
Email: angela.wyrembelski@quinnevans.com