Who We Are

CFA, June 2024

The Commission has met virtually via videoconference since 2020 (composite image, June 2024). Top row: Thomas Luebke (Secretary), Peter D. Cook, Lisa Delplace. Middle row: Hazel Ruth Edwards (Vice Chair), Billie Tsien (Chair), Justin Garrett Moore. Bottom row: Bruce Becker, Bill Lenihan. (Image credit: CFA)

The Commission of Fine Arts

The Commission of Fine Arts is composed of seven members with expertise in the arts. Appointed by the President, Commission members serve four-year terms without compensation. The chairman and vice chairman are elected by the members.

The current members of the Commission are:

Billie Tsien, AIA, ChairAppointed 9 June 2021
Hazel Ruth Edwards, PhD, FAICP, Vice ChairAppointed 9 June 2021
Bruce Redman Becker, FAIA, LEED APAppointed 13 May 2024
Peter D. Cook, FAIAAppointed 9 June 2021
Lisa E. Delplace, FASLAAppointed 7 April 2022
William J. Lenihan, AIA, NCARBAppointed 13 May 2024
Justin Garrett Moore, FAICPAppointed 9 June 2021

Past members of the Commission of Fine Arts

The Old Georgetown Board

Under the Old Georgetown Act, the Old Georgetown Board of Architectural Consultants is a panel of three architects who advise the Commission of Fine Arts on projects in the Old Georgetown historic district. The architects are appointed by the Commission and serve three-year terms without compensation.

The current members of the Board are:

H. Alan Brangman, AIA, ChairCurrent term of service began 3 July 2022
Amy Weinstein, FAIACurrent term of service began 1 September 2023
Ashley Wilson, FAIA, ASIDCurrent term of service began 2 September 2021

Past members of the Old Georgetown Board

Staff

The Staff of the Commission of Fine Arts, which administers the operations of the Commission and the Old Georgetown Board, consists of twelve full-time civil service employees.  The current members of the CFA staff are:

Thomas Luebke, FAIASecretary
Sarah Batcheler, AIA, LEED APAssistant Secretary
Jessica AmosHistoric Preservation Specialist, Old Georgetown Act
Christopher BergerHistoric Preservation Specialist, Old Georgetown Act
Mary Catherine BogardHistoric Preservation Specialist, Old Georgetown Act
Anna BrownSenior Administration/Policy Advisor
Kay Fanning, PhDHistorian
Daniel FoxSenior Advisor, Design Review & Historic Preservation
Carlton HartSenior Urban Planner
VacantChief Operating Officer
Vivian LeeArchitect, Shipstead-Luce Act
VacantTechnical Information Specialist
Tony SimonArchitect and Planner
Zakiya WaltersAdministrative Officer