Who we are

Chairperson

Jessica Saravia, AIA, CSI, CCS, CDT, NCARB, LEED AP is Technical Director at DMAC Architecture & Interiors. Jessica’s career has delved into every phase of design and construction, and led to her current role where she leads construction documentation, administration, and specification writing across project types, sizes, and programs. Her enthusiasm for design detailing is only rivaled by her investment in code knowledge and constructability. Jessica is passionate about building performance and building science. She is the Past Chair of the Leadership Group for the National AIA Building Performance Knowledge Community. In addition, she serves on the National AIA Codes and Standards Committee, as Chair of the Education Committee for the Building Enclosure Technology and Environmental Council, and of course, as Chair of the Chicago Chapter of the Building Enclosure Council. She lives in a 100-year-old house in Evanston, IL with her husband, three kids, and two dogs.

Chairperson Elect

Alexis Brackney, AIA, SE, is a Senior Project Manager in the Diagnostics Group of Walter P Moore with over 13 years of experience in the field of forensic architecture and engineering. Alexis’ expertise includes assessment and repair of building distress related to facades and exterior walls, below-grade waterproofing, fenestration, and roofing systems. She specializes in field investigations, research and analysis of building systems and components, building envelope evaluations, and litigation support. Alexis is a licensed Architect and Structural Engineer in Illinois and holds BECxP (Building Enclosure Commissioning Process Provider) and CxA+BE (Commissioning Authority + Building Enclosure) certifications from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Secretary

Gloria Moy is a Senior Associate at Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. Since joining WJE in 2017, she has been involved with numerous building enclosure evaluations and investigations of distressed and deteriorated conditions in existing buildings, for which she also designed repairs and performed construction observations. Gloria's experience encompasses a wide range of materials and systems, including glass, masonry, stucco, and concrete facades, as well as single-ply, built-up, and liquid-applied roofing systems. Her portfolio spans both contemporary and historic buildings.

Past Chair

Bryan Rouse is an Illinois licensed architect and an Associate Principal with the Chicago office of Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. Since joining WJE in 1995, Mr. Rouse has performed hundreds of evaluations and investigations of distressed and deteriorated conditions in existing buildings and other structures. His projects include high-rise and low-rise buildings; historical buildings; structural steel buildings; conventionally reinforced concrete structures; timber-framed structures; stone, brick, and terra cotta exterior facades; stucco and plaster finishes; EIFS; gypsum wallboard; glass and metal curtain walls; fire- and water-damaged structures; and architectural and structural design coordination. His responsibilities have included designing repairs, developing construction documents, and providing field observation services for repair work during the construction phase. He draws on his experience with existing construction to provide enclosure consulting during design and construction of new construction projects, helping stakeholders avoid problems before the project is occupied. Mr. Rouse has also assisted several project teams in providing litigation assistance in construction-related lawsuits and mediation.