Thomas & Hutton (T&H), a 100% employee-owned professional services firm, has announced that Drew Lonker, PE, and Nate Pound, PE, have been named Principals/Shareholders. The designation recognizes their leadership, technical expertise, and embodiment of the firm's mission of "Building Relationships and Solutions for Success."

As Principals/Shareholders, Lonker and Pound will join a leadership team focused on mentoring the next generation of professionals, advancing the firm's multidisciplinary expertise, and sustaining its collaborative, people-first environment.

Lonker, a Project Manager in the Savannah office, has been with Thomas & Hutton since 2017 and is licensed in Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. He manages a diverse portfolio of public and private projects and serves as a Business Champion for the United Way of the Coastal Empire.

Pound, a Project Manager in the Myrtle Beach office, joined the firm in 2018 and is licensed in South Carolina and North Carolina. He leads numerous infrastructure and land development projects and serves as President of the Grand Strand Branch of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).

"Drew and Nate are not only highly skilled engineers, they’re respected leaders who embody the values that make Thomas & Hutton a great place to work and a trusted partner to our clients," said Ben Jones, PE, Chief Operating Officer at Thomas & Hutton. "Their dedication to technical excellence, mentorship, and community engagement makes them natural additions to our group of Principals/Shareholders."

The promotions reflect Thomas & Hutton's commitment to growing leaders from within and investing in people who shape the communities they serve and the future of the firm.