Colby Dearman

About Colby Dearman

Principal at HKS, Inc.Studio Practice Leader for the HKS, Atlanta Healthcare Studio.Recipient of the American Institute of Architects Henry Adams Medal.I believe architecture means planning and creating healthy work and productive environments that enhance an organization’s brand and mission.As a certified American College of Healthcare Architect, I have a passion for engaging with healthcare professionals to lead them in collaborative workshops which include operational, logistical, and functional issues enabling the team and user groups to make design decisions that promote operational best practices through evidence-based design solutions. From conceptual visioning through design development, I lead the planning efforts to align with the interior and exterior design solutions and to meet the clients’ goals. I am recognized by my clients for skills in strategic thinking, team leadership, problem solving and healthcare planning knowledge. Selected Project Experience:Piedmont Atlanta Hospital Women\'s Services PlatformAtlanta, GeorgiaMissouri University Women\'s and Children\'s Hospital Facility,Columbia, MissouriBaptist Hardin Medical Pavilion, Baptist HealthElizabethtown, KentuckyEast Campus, University of Wisconsin Hospitals and ClinicsMadison, WisconsinICU Renovations (Burn, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Cardiac, Ortho, Surgery), University of Wisconsin Hospitals and ClinicsMadison, WisconsinInpatient Pharmacy (USP 797 & USP 800), University of Wisconsin Hospitals and ClinicsMadison, WisconsinEmergency Department Expansion and Renovation, Northwestern Memorial HospitalChicago, IllinoisCharles and Virginia Hickman Hospital, ProMedicaAdrian, MichiganNeurosciences Center, ProMedicaToledo, OhioCommunity Hospital and Medical Office Building, The Christ Hospital Health NetworkLiberty Township, OhioChildren\'s Hospital Inpatient and Outpatient Expansion, University of Mississippi Medical CenterJackson, MississippiAffinity Health Group Specialty ClinicsMonroe, LouisianaSchool of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical CenterJackson, MississippiCardiovascular Center, University of Mississippi Medical CenterJackson, MississippiAllied Health Services, Ball Simulation Lab, Hinds Community CollegeJackson, MississippiPharmaceutical Skills Simulation Center, University of MississippiOxford, MississippiAdministrative and Student Resources Building (LRC), University of Mississippi Medical CenterJackson, Mississippi

Experience

1. Regional Practice Director

   HKS, Inc.

   Nov 2025 — Present

Education

• Mississippi State University

  Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.), Architecture

  2003 — 2008

• Millsaps College

  Business Advantage Program

  2014