Tyler is principal architect of TJS Architects, a boutique design firm based in Middleton, Wisconsin, where he leads a client-centered architectural practice. He is a graduate of the University of Minnesota with 20 years of professional experience, working with clients, consultants, and contractors across a range of project types including residential, commercial, adaptive reuse, and interior architecture. Tyler’s experience owning and operating a small practice gives him a practical perspective on the challenges and opportunities associated with AIA contractual documents. He regularly navigates real-world issues tied to project scopes, deliverables, risk management, and collaborative decision-making with clients and consultants — insights that are invaluable in evaluating and shaping AIA’s documentation standards to be both rigorous and usable for practitioners of all firm sizes.