29 Sep THOMAS & HUTTON ANNOUNCES TWO 2026 BEST AND BRIGHTEST 35 AND UNDER HONOREES IN SOUTH CAROLINA
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 announce that Katie Johnson, PE, and Nathan Pound, PE, have been named 2026 Best and Brightest 35 and Under honorees. Katie earned recognition from Columbia Business Monthly, while Nathan was recognized by Grand Strand Business Magazine. The awards honor rising leaders under 35 who are making meaningful contributions through professional achievement, leadership, and community engagement.
Katie Johnson, PE, is a Civil Designer in T&H’s Columbia office, where she supports the planning, design, and construction of commercial, industrial, healthcare, and community-focused developments across South Carolina. A licensed Professional Engineer and former U.S. Army Reserve Sergeant and Technical Engineer, Katie brings experience in civil design, geotechnical engineering, and military service to her work. Her projects include Prisma Health’s Behavioral Health Hospital and Laurens County Veterans Park. She also supports emerging engineers through professional development and mentorship with the American Society of Civil Engineers.
Nathan Pound, PE, is a Principal and Project Manager in T&H’s Myrtle Beach office, where he leads land development and infrastructure projects across the Grand Strand and surrounding communities. His work includes master-planned communities, roadways, utilities, and stormwater infrastructure that support housing, mobility, public safety, and long-term growth. Nathan became a Principal and Shareholder at age 30 and currently serves as President of the American Society of Civil Engineers Grand Strand Branch, where he supports professional development, student engagement, outreach, and licensure.
T&H congratulates Katie and Nathan on this well-deserved recognition and celebrates their continued leadership within the firm, the engineering profession, and communities across South Carolina.
