Many thanks to Emily for warmly welcoming this public member and coaching her through even the most basic of presidential duties. I learned a great deal about government, but also about what it means to serve the public, as her dedication shines through in everything she does. I’m proud to call Emily a friend and role model, and I feel privileged to have been in her orbit during my years on the board. — Vicky Zero, Former WBALA President As a member of WBALA, I worked with Emily for several years and enjoyed her intelligence, outstanding good humor and incredible attention to detail. She also had the ability to see the “whole picture” and put her knowledge into perspective. She was a critical asset in guiding our board members, assisting us with our duties and even gently chiding us when we needed to move forward on something that had been stalled. When I went with a group of board members to the annual NCARB convention, Emily accompanied us. At one point, I decided to interview two opposing candidates for high office in the national organization and invited Emily to participate. Although she asked a few questions, I did most of the asking, and the candidates did most of the talking. We conferred later and agreed on the candidate we would later recommend to our board. When it came time, several months later, to explain our recommendation to our board members, I made a few comments and asked Emily if she had anything to add. She quickly retrieved her notes and delivered an incredibly cogent report of the interviews — well beyond what I had explained — making the entire board feel well-informed when it made its decision. That’s the kind of quiet delivery combined with a high level of competence that Emily brought to the board, and we appreciated it immensely. — Tim Belton, AIA Emeritus, Past WBALA Board Member Veronica Meadows (CLARB), Aimee Bolton (WBALA Secretary/Treasurer), Colleen Nelson (WBALA Board Member), Allison Fleury (WBALA VP), Katie Wilson (WBALA President) and Emily Cronbaugh in Jackson, WY, after the WBALA Board Meeting and Strategic Planning It was bittersweet news to learn that Emily was taking a new position at CLARB. She has earned an amazing opportunity and will serve the organization incredibly well. It’s wonderful to see people you care about succeed, but it’s a huge loss for WBALA and, selfishly, for me. I knew we would still have the friendship we built and would still get to work together from time to time, but I dearly miss working closely with Emily regularly. Emily works hard … maybe even too hard. I swear that we would be discussing something, and within hours, she would have whipped up a spreadsheet and at least three charts or infographics regarding the topic. Some days her job could be thankless, but she still managed to go above and beyond. Emily is an incredible source of information. Whenever I had a question, she not only answered it but also connected me with experts and directed me to resources where I could learn more. She is also never shy about asking tough questions or pushing boundaries when they need to be stretched. She listens attentively, works to understand others and is confident when voicing her opinions. Emily builds strong relationships. She connects with people, whether it’s a new board member or networking with colleagues. She has a gift for interacting with others. People are drawn to her quick wit, sharp mind and kind heart. Earlier this year, Emily was awarded the 2025 NCARB Presidential Medal at the Annual Business Meeting in Scottsdale, Arizona. President VanTine boasted about her numerous contributions to the organization, including service on the Member Board Executive Committee, the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee, and several other committees. She was also pivotal in guiding Wyoming through the needed regulatory changes to allow multiple pathways to initial architectural licensure. The award was a BIG deal, and she truly earned it. I cannot thank her enough for her leadership, mentorship and friendship. — Katie Wilson, AIA, WBALA President 21
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