Fellows Recognized as Crain’s Notable Leaders in Architecture, Engineering & Construction 2026

Crain’s Chicago Business has announced its 2026 Notable Leaders in Architecture, Engineering & Construction list, and we are thrilled to see seven Fellows and two members of the LGC Signature Fellows Class of 2026 among those recognized.

Together, these honorees are shaping the buildings, infrastructure and public spaces that define the Chicago area.

Please join us in congratulating the following individuals for being named 2026 Notable Leaders in Architecture, Engineering & Construction:

Kelly Powers Baria
Executive Vice President
Powers & Sons Construction
LGC Fellow since 2021

Matthew Doucet
President
Wintrust Financial
LGC Fellow since 2010

Tamakia “TJ” Edwards
Executive Director
Illinois Capital Development Board
LGC Class of 2026

Eleanor Esser Gorski
President & CEO
Chicago Architecture Center
Daniel Burnham Fellow

Sharon Jean-Baptiste
President
Ardmore Roderick
Daniel Burnham Fellow

Wilbur C. Milhouse III
Chairman & CEO
Milhouse Engineering & Construction
LGC Fellow since 2011

Juan Moreno
President
JGMA
LGC Fellow since 2015

Smita Shah
Founder & CEO
Spaan Tech
Daniel Burnham Fellow

Meghan Webster
Co-Managing Director & Principal
Gensler
LGC Class of 2026

For the full list and to read more, click here.

Crain’s Chicago Business selected the individuals on this list from nominations that were accepted after a review by editors. To qualify for the list, nominees must Crain’s criteria and live and work in the Chicago area.