
Titles on business cards can be quite deceiving. At Thomas & Hutton, we’re more than just your typical consultants, project managers, engineers, landscape architects, surveyors, and analysts. We are passionate in the work we do. Our people are compelling storytellers, innovators, artists, visionaries, explorers, and at the core – excellent problem-solvers. We bring your visions to life. At Thomas & Hutton, our people excel in creating solutions that lead to success.







Vice President of Coastal Civil/Site Development
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Senior Vice President/Regional Director
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With 19 locations within the southeastern United States, Thomas & Hutton has Regional Directors tasked with the overall guidance, new business development, client relationships, and operations within those geographic regions. Our Regional Directors are available to answer any questions you may have regarding our markets and services. Contact us today to learn how we can help you achieve your business goals.


Columbia, SC/Augusta, GA and South Carolina Economic Development
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Nashville/Murfreesboro/Chattanooga, TN
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Savannah, GA
Survey/Drone Program Manager
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You may call them Board of Directors, but we call them our Board of Forward-Thinkers. In devising our firm’s strategic plan to be the consulting company people choose first for meaningful and innovative relationships, our board is tasked with answering one fundamental question – “Where do we want Thomas & Hutton to go?” Our board of forward-thinkers include inside and outside directors with diverse backgrounds and leadership excellence in shaping our vision.
Mike Branton, Chairman of the Board
StrategyCorps (Raleigh-Durham, NC)
Director since 2007
Jason Chambless, PE
Thomas & Hutton
Director since 2024
Jim Collins, PE
Thomas & Hutton
Director since 2002
Ralph Forbes, PE
Thomas & Hutton
Director since 2009
Edward Gazzola, PE
Bennett & Pless, Inc. (Atlanta, GA)
Director since 2015
Ben Jones, Jr., PE
Thomas & Hutton
Director since 2007
Sam McCachern, PE
Thomas & Hutton
Director since 1996
Stafford Palmieri
Fidens Strategy
Director since 2024
Kevin Shoemake, PE
Thomas & Hutton
Director since 2017
Trent Thompson, PE
Thomas & Hutton
Director since 2023