40 Under 40 2019 – Mindy Viamontes

Mindy Viamontes is one of 40 architecture, engineering, and construction professionals selected by Building Design+Construction as a 2019 40 under 40 honoree.

MINDY VIAMONTES AIA, OAA, NCARB
SENIOR PROJECT ARCHITECT
EXP | CHICAGO
AGE: 37

EDUCATION
BArch, Kansas State University

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Senior Project Architect, $2.1 billion Chicago Transit Authority Red and Purple Line Modernization (largest capital project in CTA history).
Project Manager, CTA 95th Street Terminal and five other CTA stations.
Project Manager, Dallas/Fort Worth Airport ETAM Campus Master Site Plan.

EXTRACURRICULAR
Mentor to 12 high school students in the Engineering Futures Program.
Director, AIA Chicago Board of Directors; Chair, AIA Chicago 150th Anniversary Committee.
Past Board Member, Angelic Organics Young Professionals Association Board (promotes sustainable communities).
Past President, Chicago Women in Architecture.

OFF THE CLOCK
Urban hiking with her husband, Mike.
Self-taught fashion designer; creates items for her retired greyhound, Biki.

SECRET LIFE
Has not driven a car in 14 years.
Took up ballet at age 34.