Thomas & Hutton Grows with Two New Team Members

Staff Report From Georgia CEO

Friday, January 9th, 2026

Thomas & Hutton (T&H), a privately held and employee-owned professional services firm known for its award-winning culture and 80 years of shaping communities across the Southeast, is pleased to welcome John Sawyer as Construction Administrator in the Environmental Department and Ashley Albanese as Senior Accountant in the Accounting Department to the firm’s Savannah office.

John Sawyer joins the Environmental Department as a Construction Administrator. In this role, he will perform routine construction observation for environmental projects, act as a liaison between project managers and contractors, assist in contract administration, prepare inspection reports, manage project timelines, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure project success.

Ashley Albanese joins the Accounting Department as a Senior Accountant. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Johnson & Wales University. Originally from a small town outside Philadelphia, Ashley began her career as a pastry chef before transitioning into accounting. Her background includes roles in various cities including Pittsburgh and New Jersey, and she now calls the Savannah area home.

Thomas & Hutton is excited to welcome John and Ashley to the Savannah team and looks forward to their contributions in supporting the firm’s mission of building relationships and solutions for success across the Southeast.