Thomas & Hutton Grows Savannah Team with Three New Team Members
Tuesday, May 5th, 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 Ayla Grove as a Recruiting Coordinator, Matthew Fernandes as a Civil Designer, and Jacinda Burkeas a Project Billing Specialist to the firm’s Savannah office.
Ayla Grove, a graduate of Georgia Southern University with a degree in Marketing, brings experience in marketing, sales, and recruiting. In her role, she will support talent acquisition and coordinate hiring efforts across the firm.
Matthew Fernandes earned his Bachelor of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Rowan University and began his career with a national engineering firm. He brings experience in site layout, sheet development, and conceptual design. As a Civil Designer, he will support site development design and permitting for a range of projects.
Jacinda Burke holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Colby-Sawyer College. She relocated to the Lowcountry in 2021 and brings experience in customer service, administrative support, and operations. As a Project Billing Specialist, she will support project billing and financial coordination.
T&H is excited to welcome Ayla, Matthew, and Jacinda to the Savannah team and looks forward to their contributions in support of the firm’s mission of Building Relationships and Solutions for Success across the Southeast.


