T&L Excited To View Fully Operational KEECO Facility Following Lengthy Partnership
Thompson & Litton partnered with Skyrem, LLC in July 2021 to provide Surveying, Architectural, and Engineering services associated with the KEECO Manufacturing Facility Expansion project in Henry County, Virginia. Following recent acquisitions and consolidation, KEECO has become the world’s largest pillow manufacturer. The existing Henry County facility needed to double in size to increase shipping and receiving areas and additional warehouse space. The project consisted of two distinct construction packages, one for the overall land development and the other the upfit of a tilt-up concrete wall superstructure of 244,000 S.F. T&L’s scope of services included survey and subsurface engineering, design, permitting, preparation of bid documents, assistance with procurement, and construction contract administration. The site construction was completed by Steve Martin’s Trenching, Inc. of Martinsville, VA and the Warehouse up-fit by Blair Construction of Gretna, VA. Soon after Substantial Completion was attained in August 2023, it didn’t take KEECO long to get the warehouse filled up. The big bundles seen in the footage are compressed filling for the various style pillows ranging in weight between 250 and 800 lbs.
Wise, VA (07/01/2023) Thompson & Litton, Inc. (T&L) is pleased to announce that Keith Almoney, PE, Barry Collier, AIA, PMP, Stacy Fowler, PE, Elliott Lambert, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, Jennifer Moore, PE, Keli Ratcliffe, CPSM and Erica Sunshine, AIA, LEED AP have recently been named Associates of the firm. T&L President, Greg Hurst, stated, “These seven individuals have consistently revealed outstanding character and abilities and deserve to be set aside and recognized. Their skills and dedication have been vital to the growth and success of our firm.”
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Keith A. Almoney, PE, joined T&L in 2016 and has acquired 25 years of experience in structural engineering. He has maintained his Professional Engineer status in Virginia since 2003 and currently holds the position of Lead Structural Engineer within the firm. Keith is a 1996 graduate of Virginia Tech with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering. Keith has extensive experience in structural design incorporating a multitude of various materials including steel, concrete, masonry, and timber. |
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Barry Collier, AIA, PMP, joined T&L in 2019. He is a 2007 graduate of Virginia Tech receiving a Bachelor of Architecture Degree. Barry has over 16 years of experience in the design, construction, and management of architectural and engineering projects. As a Project Manager Barry is responsible for the overall project coordination and is the main point of contact between the Client and the Project Team. He consistently ensures that the necessary services are provided, and projects are completed on time and within budget. He is an integral part of the T&L team. |
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Stacy Fowler, PE, joined T&L in 2019 and has amassed over 27 years of experience in his field. He is a graduate of Bluefield State College, receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering Technology, and a postgraduate of the University of Central Florida, receiving a Master of Science Degree in Civil Engineering. He has experience in the design and management of engineering projects and as a Project Manager, Stacy is responsible for project coordination and is the main point of contact between the client and the T&L Project Team. He will see that the necessary services are provided and that the project is completed on time and within budget. |
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Elliott Lambert, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, joined T&L in 2006 and has amassed 24 years of experience in architecture. Elliott is a 2000 graduate of Bluefield State College receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree in Architectural Engineering Technology and Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering Technology with experience in the design and construction of architectural projects. Since joining T&L and currently as Lead Architect for the Bristol, Tennessee Office, he has played a key role in the preliminary and final design of new construction and renovation/adaptive reuse projects throughout the T&L service area. |
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Jennifer J. Moore, PE, has 23 years of experience in the field of civil engineering. Since joining T&L in 2001, she has strived to see projects through and continuously enhances her skills. Jennifer recently represented the company at the highly respected Virginia Department of Transportation’s Transportation Project Management Institute (TPMI) Program where she was a member of the winning project team. Jennifer is a 2000 graduate of Virginia Tech receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering. Jennifer has played a key role in in the design of various transportation projects for T&L. |
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Keli Ratcliffe, CPSM, has extensive experience in marketing and business development and creating and implementing strategic communication programs. Keli is a graduate of Virginia Tech and joined T&L in 2018. With 20 years of experience in her field, she possesses a thorough knowledge of public and stakeholder activities supporting local government projects. Keli’s strengths are relationship management and connecting people. She facilitates meetings with T&L clients, staff, funding agencies and project stakeholders. She works closely with T&L technical staff to provide creative engineering and planning solutions that address client goals in an efficient and proactive manner. As of July 1, Keli will continue to utilize her career skills even further as she has been promoted to serve as a manager in T&L’s new Client Service Department. |
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Erica Sunshine, AIA, LEED AP, brought 30 years of experience to T&L when she joined the firm in 2018. Since then, Erica has worked diligently and earned her current position as Director of Architecture for Virginia and West Virginia. Erica oversees the planning and development of design concepts and alternatives and provides direct supervision of design architects and technicians. Erica is a graduate of Virginia Tech, NCARB certified, and is a LEED Accredited Professional. She has a comprehensive understanding of green building design practices, principles, and the LEED Rating System as well as experience in the design and construction of architectural projects. Erica has played a key role in the preliminary and final design of new construction and renovation/adaptive reuse projects. Erica is licensed to practice architecture in Virginia, West Virginia, and North Carolina |
T&L is a full-service engineering, architectural and land surveying firm that provides comprehensive services in the areas of Architecture, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing and Structural Engineering, Construction Contract Administration, Project Management, and Land Surveying for both public and private sector clientele. Established in 1956, T&L currently operates offices in Radford, Tazewell, Chilhowie, Virginia; Mosheim, Bristol, Johnson City, Tennessee; and Princeton, West Virginia with a home office located in Wise, Virginia. Every project T&L works on is handled with integrity, insight, and innovation through a team of over 150 professionals and support personnel.
Wise, VA (07/01/2023) Thompson & Litton (T&L) is proud to announce that Rick Chitwood has been promoted to fulfill the role of Vice President as of July 1 over the company’s new Client Service department; Rick will also serve as a member on T&L’s Board of Directors.
With nearly 40 years of experience in the management and construction of engineering and architectural projects, Rick has served as one of T&L’s most respected Senior Project Managers and Associates. Since first joining T&L in 1984, Rick has played a critical role in the development, planning, funding and design of various water, wastewater, site and infrastructure development projects for numerous clients throughout southwest Virginia.
Over the decades, Rick has maintained customer service as a top priority. Rick expressed that, “… the addition of a department focused on client service will be very beneficial to T&L.” During Rick’s extensive career he has also determined that, “If done correctly, clients remember the service above any costs associated with the job.”
Overseeing T&L’s new Client Service Department will be conducted with the idea as quoted by former President Ronald Reagan that, “The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things.” This is a very personal quote to Rick that he recalls daily as he performs his duties and works with clients.
With the promotion of Rick to Client Service, he assures all that there will be good, qualified people working with him and his existing clients to make sure nothing is missed.
T&L is a full-service engineering, architectural and land surveying firm that provides comprehensive services in the areas of Architecture, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing and Structural Engineering, Construction Contract Administration, Project Management, and Land Surveying for both public and private sector clientele. Established in 1956, T&L currently operates offices in Radford, Tazewell, Chilhowie, Virginia; Mosheim, Bristol, Johnson City, Tennessee; and Princeton, West Virginia with a home office located in Wise, Virginia. Every project T&L works on is handled with integrity, insight, and innovation through a team of over 150 professionals and support personnel.
On Tuesday, May 23, T&L was invited to join BurWil at the 2023 Historic Preservation Awards ceremony for the New Peoples Bank project located at 901 West State Street, Bristol, Virginia.
T&L worked on this project for Burwil that was nominated in the City Wide category, meaning it is not within a historic district. The committee felt that the project deserved recognition as a 1924 structure that was renovated in a way which greatly improved the entrance into Historic Downtown Bristol, reused an existing structure instead of tearing it down and used materials such as brick and stone which reference nearby historic structures.
Lead Architect Elliott Lambert, AIA, of T&L’s Bristol office attended the event and represented T&L as New Peoples Bank was presented the plaque for the City Wide Historic Preservation Award.
The newly renovated Thompson & Litton (T&L) Princeton, West Virginia office was officially celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Chamber of Commerce of the Two Virginias on Tuesday, May 23.
T&L’s President Greg Hurst, PE, welcomed employees, clients and other stakeholders from the community to the celebration. Hurst remarked that T&L felt this was needed as an investment in the community and to employees at the office because “…we’re proud of what they’re doing in serving the region and thought that they deserved the best office that we could provide for them”.
T&L acquired the firm in 2019 that previously occupied the location at 1105 Mercer Street. As staff continues to grow, as well as the infrastructure services T&L provides to this region, it was time for a renovation. Employees assisted in this endeavor by working remotely and reporting back to set up their new offices and prepare for the celebration.
President and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce of the Two Virginias Jeff Disibbio was excited to welcome the staff back to the office. Following the ribbon cutting there was a catered lunch, door prizes, tours and a lot of fellowship. T&L also appreciated local media that came out to capture the event and spread the word.
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Union Primary addition opening celebrated
May 11, 2023
by KENNETH CROWSON • STAFF WRITER
BIG STONE GAP — Union Primary School’s six-classroom addition will better accommodate creative classes, students with special needs and those seeking physical wellness.
The wing’s ribbon cutting took place yesterday at 10 a.m., and while the classrooms are currently missing furniture and equipment, school alum and Principal Heather Sykes said the rooms will be ready for use by the start of the 2023-24 school year.
The addition will house an art room, a music room, an occupational and physical therapy room, a resource room for autistic students and two rooms to be used for remediation and Title I purposes. Title I is a federal educational financial assistance program.
Superintendent Mike Goforth said Union Primary School was the most at-need school for space, hence the investment.
The $3.4 million project was fully funded by the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund. Grants are awarded through this federal fund to ease the burden that COVID-19 has placed on education agencies.
Thompson & Litton designed the wing while Quesenberry’s Inc. constructed it and Skanska acted as the “go between,” facilitating the state application process and aiding the division with other logistics, according to Goforth.
