Thompson & Litton

T&L would like to extend a warm welcome to our new Director of Transportation for West Virginia, Joe Pack! Joe comes to us from the West Virginia Department of Transportation and West Virginia Division of Highways with over two decades of experience in transportation engineering and infrastructure management. We are excited to add his expertise to our team and we look forward to seeing what we can achieve together! ?

As the Buck Van Huss Dome at Dobyns-Bennett High School was officially reopened this week, see the complete transformation for yourself. Check out this time-lapse video of the renovation, courtesy of Preston Construction!

As the Buck Van Huss Dome at Dobyns-Bennett High School was officially reopened this week, see the complete transformation for yourself. Check out this time-lapse video of the renovation, courtesy of Preston Construction!

Thompson & Litton (T&L) was proud to join the ribbon-cutting ceremony on January 28th for the newly renovated Buck Van Huss Dome at Dobyns-Bennett High School. The grand reopening, held during the Homecoming basketball games, marked a major milestone for the school and community. Alongside Preston Construction, T&L helped transform this iconic space with upgrades like a new dome roof, modern HVAC, LED lighting, a digital scoreboard, upgraded seating, and more. The renovations also included redesigned entrances, a refreshed plaza, and a new Activities Office for safer public entry. Here, Superintendent Dr. Chris Hampton is seen welcoming all back to the Buck Van Huss Dome.

T&L is proud to introduce Mr. Chuck Forbes to T&L’s Board of Directors as well as a new ESOP Trustee! Forbes has been with us since 2005 and has been instrumental to T&L’s success as the Director of Survey for all land survey operations. In his new capacity as Vice President of Survey, Forbes will play a vital role in guiding our firm’s surveying practice across all service areas while helping us expand and adapt to new opportunities. His leadership will be invaluable as we navigate new chapters, strengthen our team and position us and our clients toward continued success. Please join us in congratulating Chuck on this well-earned appointment. We are excited for the great things to come with his expertise and dedication.

It is with both heartfelt appreciation and best wishes for the future that we announce the retirement of Jim Thompson, Senior Project Manager. Jim began his distinguished career at T&L in 1981 and has since been a cornerstone of our organization, contributing his talents in various roles, including Construction Contract Administrator, Vice President of Project Management, Vice President of Business Development & Marketing, Director, Owner, and Chairman of the Board of Directors. Since 1984, he successfully managed our Tazewell, Virginia office, serving as a leader and mentor to countless colleagues. As Jim steps into retirement, we thank him for 43 years of outstanding service, leadership, and commitment to T&L's mission. He has been a mentor, a visionary, and a friend. While he will be deeply missed, his legacy will continue to inspire us. Please join us in congratulating Jim Thompson on a remarkable career and wishing him all the best as he embarks on this new chapter. Jim will continue to oversee the management of VDOT’s East River and Big Walker Mountain Tunnels with TOM, LLC, on a part time basis.

If you are attending the Virginia School Boards Association Convention at the Williamsburg Lodge in Williamsburg, VA this week November 20-22, be sure to visit our exhibit booth #22. Meet with our Director of Architecture Erica Sunshine, AIA; Project Manager Butch Wirt, PE and Tyler McDaniel. Register for prizes and pick up some give-a-ways at our table. The exhibition booth is open November 20-21.

1 / 1 T&L’s Ashe Hughes, Brian Alderson, and Mary Darnell were excited to participate in the Tennessee School Boards Association Conference (TSBA) this year at the Gaylord in Nashville, TN on November 8-10. Congratulations to Carter County on winning the door prize.

T&L Participates in Tennessee Oncology Open House in Johnson City T&L was excited to be a part of the Open House event for Tennessee Oncology in Johnson City on Monday, Nov.4. The event marked a significant step forward in healthcare accessibility in the region. T&L’s Project Team facilitated a renovation to 378 Market Place, Suites 5 and 6. This project involved interior renovations and modifications to enhance the space for Tennessee Oncology’s needs. As part of the project, T&L provided comprehensive professional architectural, engineering, and construction contract administration services.

1 / 1 Community celebrates opening of new EO Regional Workforce and Child Development Hub Having played a pivotal role on the project team, Thompson & Litton (T&L) was pleased to attend the recent ribbon cutting held in October celebrating the official opening of the new EO Companies (EO) Regional Workforce and Child Development Hub in Abingdon, Virginia. On Saturday, Nov. 2 the public was invited to the new facility for an Open House, and all were very excited about the opportunities it will bring. EO is a newly launched Virginia-based 501c3 non-profit organization with a mission to research, pilot, and scale innovative solutions aimed at amplifying economic opportunities among Virginia's most challenged communities. EO repurposed an existing structure that housed a large retail store (Kmart) located just north of Interstate 81 off Exit 17. The big-box facility was renovated to create critical infrastructure to address workforce development, attraction, and retention challenges essential to Southwest Virginia’s economic prosperity. The Hub expands access to education by providing onsite high-quality child care for 300 children, sustains a network of 200+ childcare operators by offering back-office services and supports, and delivers career exploration and hands-on learning to 30,000 K-12 students annually in partnership with area employers. EO enlisted the help of BurWil Construction and T&L through a design build process, to redevelop the 85,000 plus square-foot facility in efforts to catalyze the attraction of new employers to the region and aid in retaining current workers by making employment in the labor force a feasible choice for families. T&L assisted with design development, construction documents, and construction contract administration for the project which became the gateway for developing responsive design and construction of the new facility. The Hub is expected to create 100 new jobs, enable area employers and businesses to grow and operate at their fullest potential, and help to ensure that residents do not have to leave the region for a good job with a livable wage. ?? Photos provided by EO