CPL Strengthens Strategic Healthcare Advisory Capabilities Across Florida

TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CPL has strengthened its regional healthcare leadership with the addition of Sean Williams, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, as Vice President and Regional Healthcare Leader in the firm's Tampa office, supporting healthcare organizations across Florida and the Southeast as they navigate facility modernization, expanding access to care and strategic long-term capital investment decisions.

This addition reflects CPL's continued investment in one of the nation's fastest-growing healthcare markets and reinforces the firm's long-term strategy to expand its presence across the Southeast while providing healthcare organizations with greater access to integrated planning, advisory, architecture and engineering expertise.

Healthcare providers today are navigating more than facility projects. They're balancing aging infrastructure, shifting care delivery models, workforce challenges, financial pressures and growing patient expectations—all while making decisions that will shape their organizations for decades. Increasingly, health systems are looking for partners who can help simplify those decisions, align capital investments with long-term organizational goals and guide projects from early planning through implementation.

"Sean brings a unique combination of qualities that are difficult to find in one leader," said Doug Spies, MHA, AIA, ACHA, CSI-CDT, LEED AP, Vice President and Southeast Regional Healthcare Practice Leader at CPL. "He understands healthcare, but he also brings the perspective of a business owner, trusted advisor and accomplished designer. He has also earned the confidence of healthcare leaders throughout Florida. His addition strengthens our ability to build deeper client relationships and deliver even greater value to the organizations we serve."

Williams joins CPL following his tenure as President of Carbon Design & Architecture, bringing more than 30 years of experience leading healthcare, science and technology, higher education, hospitality, adaptive reuse and community-focused design projects across the Southeastern United States. During his career, he has partnered with leading healthcare organizations including Tampa General Hospital, HCA Healthcare, Orlando Health and AdventHealth, building a reputation for thoughtful leadership, collaborative problem-solving and long-term client relationships.

His experience extends beyond healthcare alone. By combining lessons learned from hospitality, higher education, cultural and science-focused environments, Williams brings a broader perspective to healthcare planning and design—helping organizations create facilities that not only operate efficiently, but also improve the experience of patients, families and caregivers.

For Williams' existing clients, joining CPL provides access to a broader network of architects, engineers, planners and technical specialists, allowing them to leverage expanded expertise and integrated services while continuing the trusted relationships they've built over many years. Existing CPL clients will benefit from Williams' extensive healthcare experience, regional relationships and design leadership as the firm continues expanding its healthcare capabilities in Florida.

"Healthcare leaders have enough on their minds," said Williams. "They need partners who can reduce complexity, build confidence and help create a clear path forward. That's what attracted me to CPL. The firm's collaborative culture, integrated services and commitment to long-term client relationships create an opportunity to deliver even greater value to our clients."

As a Regional Healthcare Leader, Williams will focus on expanding CPL's regional healthcare practice and helping clients leverage the firm's full range of planning, advisory, architecture and engineering services. He will also play a key role in mentoring the firm's growing healthcare team and advancing design excellence across the region.

Williams' addition marks another strategic investment in CPL's long-term growth across the Southeast and reinforces the firm's commitment to helping healthcare organizations plan smarter, adapt to changing models of care and create environments that better serve their patients, staff and communities.

About CPL
Founded in 1975, CPL is a 500+ person multi-disciplined architecture, engineering and planning firm offering inspiring design services and enriching communities in 25 cities across 8 states. The firm specializes in the Community & Culture, Healthcare, Higher Education, Infrastructure and K-12 Education market sectors – providing architectural, interior design, civil engineering, buildings and structural engineering, planning, landscape architecture and 3D/virtual design services to a host of public and private clients. Visit www.CPLteam.com to learn more.

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