People

Paul joined Woodward in 1970 and worked in roles as Engineer, Project Executive, Estimator, and Project Manager before becoming President and CEO. In addition, Paul has been responsible for the development of several large commercial projects in New Orleans.

Education

Paul received his Bachelor of Civil Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology. He went on to attend the Tulane University, receiving a Master of Engineering degree in 1975. He holds a professional engineering license in Louisiana. He holds construction licenses in Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Florida, and Alabama.

Organizations

Paul is a member of ASCE, ACI, AISC, The Executive Committee, and the Urban Land Institute. He is past president of the Associated Builders and Contractors and past board member of LABI and Trinity Episcopal School. He has also been active in United Way as Group Chairman for construction and industry, and active in other educational groups and charities, such as the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). In 2004, Paul served as Corporate Recruitment Chairperson for JDRF’s Annual Walk for a Cure. Presently Paul serves on the Dean’s Advisory Board for Tulane University’s School of Engineering.