Cushing Terrell Welcomes Amy Washburn as the Firm’s Chief People Officer
Washburn joins Cushing Terrell’s executive leadership team in a newly created role responsible for setting and driving the firm’s people strategy as it relates to performance, growth, and culture.
Amy Washburn, Chief People Officer, Cushing Terrell
Multidisciplinary design firm Cushing Terrell welcomes Amy Washburn to its team as Chief People Officer. Washburn fills a newly created role critical to ensuring a people-first culture as the firm continues its growth trajectory. Washburn will provide oversight, vision, and strategy for Human Resources (HR) operations and the full employee experience at the firm, including talent acquisition and retention, benefits, career development, employee relations, and organizational effectiveness.
“I’m thrilled to join Cushing Terrell at a time when the firm is so intentionally focused on its future,” Washburn said. “My career has been defined by the intersection of people and strategy, and (as both an author and HR leader) I’m passionate about enabling environments where creativity and professional growth can thrive. I look forward to supporting our talented team and helping to scale our culture so that we remain a workplace of choice for the industry’s top talent.”
Washburn has 25 years of experience leading workforce strategy and organizational transformation for industry-leading, global companies. Having held senior-level leadership roles at Comcast and Aramark, Washburn has a distinguished track record of building scalable HR operating models and navigating complex, multi-state growth. She blends human-centered insights with executive-level business acumen to evolve modern workplace cultures and strengthen succession pipelines.
Washburn has a Master of Education in Adult Learning and Distance Education and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resources Management and Organizational Behavior. She is a Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional, a certified Prosci Change Practitioner, and an Insights Discovery Practitioner.
“It’s with great pleasure that we welcome Amy Washburn to Cushing Terrell as our Chief People Officer,” said Greg Matthews, Cushing Terrell President and CEO. “As we continue to grow and evolve, it’s of utmost importance to ensure an exceptional workplace for our people, and Amy will be instrumental in this effort. She brings a wealth of experience in Human Resources leadership as well as a strategic, forward-thinking, and inclusive approach to supporting our team members throughout their careers. We’re fortunate to have her join us, and I look forward to the insights and direction she’ll provide.”
Washburn takes over the responsibilities previously held by Tammy Jones, Cushing Terrell’s Director of Human Resources, who will retire at the end of 2026 after 22 years with the firm.
“I’m grateful for Tammy’s leadership and guidance over the years, helping Cushing Terrell navigate so many changes in our industry and keeping us at the forefront of HR practices, benefits, and all the work that goes into taking care of our people,” Matthews said. “She’s been a trusted advisor to our team, and we wish her all the best in the next chapter of her life!”
About Cushing Terrell
Cushing Terrell was founded in 1938 on the belief that integrating architecture, engineering, and design opens the doors for deepened relationships and enhanced creativity. This foundation continues to define the firm and its multidisciplinary team today. Driven by empathy, the team works to design systems and spaces that help people live their best lives and enjoy healthy, sustainable built environments. With more than 500 team members spanning 30-plus disciplines and expertise across the commercial, education, government, healthcare, infrastructure, residential, and retail markets, the firm has offices in Colorado, Idaho, Louisiana, Minnesota, Montana, Oregon, Texas, and Washington. For more information about Cushing Terrell, visit cushingterrell.com.
