Multidisciplinary architecture, interior design, and planning firm KPS Group (Birmingham, Ala.) has named Thomas “Topper” Parham, director of healthcare design, to its board of directors.

With more than 20 years of experience, Parham has worked on a range of national healthcare projects including hospitals, physician practices, surgery centers, and senior living communities.

His recent project work includes UAB Highlands Medical Center in Birmingham, the $300 million UAB Medical West Replacement Hospital campus in McCalla, Ala, and Kirkwood by the River, a continuing care retirement community in Birmingham.