Gresham Smith Appoints Executive Vice President Of Healthcare

Penny J. Houchens will oversee strategic growth and business development of the firm’s healthcare practice.
Published: January 9, 2026

Architecture, engineering, and consulting firm Gresham Smith (Nashville, Tenn.) has appointed Penny J. Houchens as executive vice president of healthcare, according to a news release.

In her new role, she will oversee strategic growth and business development of the healthcare practice, based in the firm’s Nashville office.

During her 30-year tenure with the firm, Houchens has become an advocate for research-informed strategies for healthcare clients.

Additionally, Houchens serves on the executive board of the American Heart Association (Dallas) and founded the Nashville Chapter of Women in Healthcare.

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