Victor Saroki, president of Saroki Architecture in Birmingham, has been elected chair of the board of trustees at Lawrence Technological University in Southfield.
Saroki will succeed Douglas E. Ebert, who chaired the board for 10 years. Ebert’s tenure led to the addition of new dormitories, the expansion of LTU’s sports programs, and included the launch of the College of Health Sciences.
“It has been an honor to serve and lead the board of trustees through a time of great challenge in the world of higher education, including two LTU presidencies, the launch of a fifth college, and the continuing transformation of LTU to a residential university,” says Ebert. “Victor’s strong ties to Lawrence Tech and his strong professional and community experience will continue to carry the university forward, allowing us to realize our vision to be the university that transforms lives.”
Saroki, a Lawrence Technological University alumnus, has served on the LTU Board of Trustees since 2008. He chaired the 2021 presidential search committee that led to the hiring of current LTU president, Tarek Sobh.
“I am truly honored to take on this role and do so at a crucial time as Lawrence Technological University is poised to become the university of the future,” says Saroki. “I am pleased to work alongside Dr. Tarek Sobh to guide us forward with a sharp focus on revolutionary research and creative practices, industry immersion, and professional excellence.”
Saroki established his own architecture and interiors firm in 1983 and has since earned more than 80 design awards, including the AIA Michigan Gold Medal in 2015, the AIA Detroit Gold Medal in 2010, and the AIA Michigan Firm of the Year in 2007.
As president of Saroki Architecture, he oversees an array of projects for retail, hospitality, mixed-use, multiple, and custom residential clients. Locations—including the Royal Park Hotel, Birmingham Theater, ABC Harley-Davidson, and Plum Markets—are among recent work.
Saroki earned bachelor’s degrees in science and architecture from LTU, as well as an honorary Doctor of Architecture degree in 2008. He received LTU’s Distinguished Architecture Alumni Award in 1998. He is past president of AIA Michigan and AIA Detroit and served on the board of directors for the Chaldean Community Cultural Center.
