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Gresham Smith, a leading architecture, engineering and consulting firm with more than $355 million in gross revenue, is proud to announce that Penny J. Houchens, IIDA, LEED AP, NCIDQ, Lean has been named Executive Vice President (EVP) of the firm’s Healthcare market, effective Jan. 1, 2026. In this role, Houchens will oversee strategic growth and business development for one of Gresham Smith’s largest and most established practice areas.

During her 30-year tenure with the firm, Houchens has helped define the future of Gresham Smith’s Healthcare market through visionary leadership, creative problem-solving, and a steadfast commitment to patient-centered design. Since joining the Jacksonville, Florida, office in 2004 and relocating to Nashville in 2017, she has championed research-informed strategies that enhance both the patient and caregiver experience. Her extensive award-winning portfolio includes projects for leading clients such as UF Health, Baptist Health, and UC Health.