Thomas & Hutton Announces Drew Lonker, PE and Nate Pound, PE as New Principals/Shareholders

Officials with Thomas & Hutton say this designation reflects not only their leadership and technical expertise, but also their embodiment of T&H’s mission of building relationships and solutions for success — delivering impactful projects, fostering career growth, and strengthening the communities they serve.

As principals/shareholders, Drew and Nate join a leadership team dedicated to mentoring the next generation of T&H professionals, advancing T&H’s multidisciplinary expertise, and sustaining the environment that has earned the firm national and regional Best Place to Work honors.

Drew Lonker, PE, 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 across the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry and serves as a Business Champion for the United Way of the Coastal Empire, reflecting his commitment to service within and beyond the workplace.

Nate Pound, PE, a project manager in the Myrtle Beach office, joined T&H in 2018 and is licensed in South Carolina and North Carolina. He leads numerous infrastructure and land development projects across the Grand Strand and serves as president of the Grand Strand branch of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), supporting professional development and peer engagement in the region’s engineering community.

“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.”

Officials said their 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.