Florida Construction News staff writer
Ivette A. Arango, Charles Clary, Beverly Frank, and Peter Jones have been appointed to serve on the Board of Architecture and Interior Design, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced this week.
The board is responsible for licensing and regulating architects and interior designers. The board meets regularly to consider applications for licensure, to review disciplinary cases, and to conduct informal hearings relating to licensure and discipline. The board engages in rulemaking to implement the provisions set forth in its statutes and conducts other general business, as necessary.
Arango, of Coral Gables, is owner and principal interior designer at Ivette Arango Interiors. She is the recipient of the 2019 Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Renovation and Restoration Project Award. Arango earned her bachelor’s degree in design and her master’s degree in architecture from the University of Florida.
Clary, of Baker, is the former owner and president of DAG Architects. He was previously elected as a Florida State Senator and served in the United States Navy. He is the recipient of the Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects President’s Award and is a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects. Clary earned his bachelor’s degrees in architecture and arts in environmental design from Auburn University.
Frank, of St. Petersburg, is the principal and architect at BFRANK Studios, LLC. She currently serves on the Florida Council on Arts and Culture and previously served as the President of the American Institute of Architects of Florida. Frank earned her bachelor’s degree in art education and her master’s degree in architecture from the University of South Florida.
Peter Jones
Jones, of Port St. Lucie, is the former Director of Architecture & Design at Atlantic Fields Club. He was previously appointed to the Florida Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board. Jones earned his bachelor’s degree in architecture from the University of Florida and a master’s degree in architecture from Rice University.
The appointments are subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.
