North Carolina, United States, November 2025 — Woodard & Curran is proud to announce the appointment of Carol Ann Nash as the company’s new Chief People Officer (CPO), following an extensive national search.
This strategic leadership role was created to underscore the firm’s commitment to a people-first approach and delivering an exceptional employee experience. The CPO will oversee Woodard & Curran’s Human Resources department, leading initiatives to strengthen recruitment, retention, and engagement, ensuring every employee feels connected to the company’s mission and supported in their professional growth.
After reviewing more than 4,600 applications and interviewing candidates from across the architecture, construction, and engineering industry and beyond, Woodard & Curran selected Nash for her proven ability to drive transformational talent strategies that align with organizational goals and foster employee engagement. With over 25 years of experience, Nash brings deep expertise in learning and development, recruitment, and retention.
“This is an exciting milestone for Woodard & Curran as we continue to evolve and invest in our people,” said Alyson Watson, Woodard & Curran’s Chief Executive Officer. “Carol Ann’s vision and energy will help us build strategies that empower our employees and enhance our culture.”
“I’m thrilled to be part of an organization that is so clearly committed to its mission, vision, and values,” said Nash. “With the strength of the culture and team already in place, I will be working to build on those strengths and refine the systems that empower the people of the firm.”
About Woodard & Curran:
Woodard & Curran is more than just a consulting firm – we are an integrated science, engineering, design-build, and operations company specializing in water and environmental projects.
Our depth of experience across these disciplines makes us uniquely suited to handle any project with a completely tailored approach. By partnering with our clients, adopting their priorities, and understanding the realities they face, we deliver one-of-a-kind answers to unique problems, with a truly collaborative working style. We believe that doing good work for our clients goes hand in hand with doing good work for the companies and communities we serve, and for the planet as a whole, and that all good work begins and ends with a happy, healthy team. These commitments — to each other, to our clients, and to the world around us — define Woodard & Curran.
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