J. Kenneth (Ken) Upchurch, AIA, President and CEO
Areas of Expertise: Facility Master Plan Development & Functional Space Planning

• Licensed architect with 25 years of experience in health care planning and design
• Specializes in facility master planning, including assessment of existing facilities and development of designs which improve accessibility of services and work flow
• Comprehensive understanding of hospital operations and their implications for design
• Background includes planning and design of acute and psychiatric health care facilities, medical malls, medical office buildings and educational facilities
• Experienced expert witness regarding property tax and CON issues
• Bachelor of Architecture, University of Tennessee; ASHE