Goodwyn Mills Cawood Promotes New Orleans Architect

Architecture and engineering firm elevates healthcare team members to new leadership roles.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 6:15am

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Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC), an architecture and engineering firm, has promoted several healthcare team members to new leadership positions across its footprint, including David Connick of New Orleans. Led by Vice President of Healthcare Steve Alby, AIA, GMC's national healthcare practice aims to design patient-centered, cost-effective spaces for accessible and efficient care delivery.

Why it matters

The promotions highlight GMC's focus on growing its healthcare design practice to better serve evolving client needs. Connick's 30 years of combined experience in healthcare operations and architecture makes him well-suited to lead healthcare operations for the firm.

The details

GMC provides a broad suite of services that spans architecture, interior design, civil and transportation engineering, environmental services, landscape architecture, planning, geotechnical and coastal engineering, mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) disciplines, surveying, and disaster recovery. The firm works on a wide range of project types including K-12 and higher education facilities, healthcare, civic buildings, parks and recreation, water and wastewater infrastructure, aviation, and commercial developments.

  • Goodwyn Mills Cawood was founded in 1947 in Montgomery, Alabama.
  • Steve Cawood joined the firm as a partner in 1985.

The players

Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC)

One of the largest architecture and engineering firms in the Southeastern United States with a long history of designing and delivering community-focused projects.

Steve Alby, AIA

Vice President of Healthcare at GMC, leading the firm's national healthcare practice.

David Connick

A New Orleans-based architect with 30 years of combined experience in healthcare operations and architecture, promoted to lead healthcare operations at GMC.

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What they’re saying

“We have seen significant growth of our healthcare practice over the past several years. These changes are about ensuring we have the right leadership in place to support that growth, strengthen client relationships and continue delivering thoughtful, high-quality solutions. It's a proactive step that allows us to serve our clients more effectively as their needs evolve.”

— Steve Alby, Vice President of Healthcare, Goodwyn Mills Cawood (bizneworleans.com)

The takeaway

GMC's promotions of healthcare team members to leadership roles demonstrates the firm's commitment to growing its expertise in designing innovative, patient-centered healthcare facilities that can adapt to evolving industry needs.