Principals
G. Holmes Bell IV, PE
CEO & CHAIRMAN
G. Holmes Bell IV, PE
CEO & CHAIRMAN
G. Holmes Bell IV, PE, serves as CEO and Chairman of Hussey Gay Bell, an ENR Top 500 and Top Southeast Design Firm founded in Savannah, Georgia, in 1958. A native Savannahian, Mr. Bell joined the firm in 1994 and has since led its expansion to eight offices across Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee, overseeing a team of 175 engineers and architects. Under his leadership, the firm continues to serve a diverse portfolio of governmental and private clients throughout the Southeast, including its involvement in Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America’s (HMGMA) manufacturing facility and its joint venture with LG Energy Solution (LGES) on a battery facility, a $7.59 billion investment in Bryan County, Georgia, expected to generate 8,500 new jobs. A licensed professional civil engineer in Georgia, South Carolina, Kentucky, and Tennessee, Mr. Bell holds a Bachelor of Arts from Hampden-Sydney College and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering from Mercer University’s School of Engineering. He is a graduate of Leadership Savannah and Leadership Georgia and serves on the boards of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, Savannah Chamber of Commerce, Bethesda Academy, and Savannah Area Geographic Information System (SAGIS). Mr. Bell also serves as an elected city council member for the historic Town of Vernonburg, Georgia. In recognition of his leadership, he was named one of Georgia Trend’s 100 Most Influential Georgians in 2023 and 2024.
Robert Armstrong, AIA
PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT
Robert Armstrong, AIA
PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT
Mr. Armstrong joined the firm in 1998 and currently serves as a Vice President for the architectural division. He has over 35 years of experience planning and designing commercial, education, government, healthcare and industrial facilities throughout the Southeast. He holds a Bachelor of Environmental Design degree from Texas A&M University and is a Registered Architect in GA, SC and TX.
Travis Basnett, PE
PRINCIPAL
Travis Basnett, PE
PRINCIPAL
Mr. Basnett joined the firm in 2022 and currently serves as the Managing Director for the Columbia office. He has 15+ years of experience designing and managing site development and infrastructure designs for economic development, industrial, commercial, residential and institutional projects. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of South Carolina and is a Registered Professional Engineer in SC and NC.
Mark Bond, PE
PRESIDENT, ATLANTA
Mark Bond, PE
PRESIDENT, ATLANTA
Mr. Bond joined the firm in 2022 when his Atlanta-based firm, Hayes James, was acquired by Hussey Gay Bell and currently serves as President of the Atlanta office. He has 35+ years of civil engineering and site development experience with emphasis on commercial, residential, government, healthcare and industrial projects. He holds a Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering Technology degree from Southern College of Technology (now Kennesaw State University) and is a Registered Professional Engineer in GA, NC and AL.
Nathan Brown, PLS
PRINCIPAL
Nathan Brown, PLS
PRINCIPAL
Mr. Brown joined the firm in 2000 and currently serves at the Director of Survey, Georgia while based in the firm’s Savannah headquarters. He oversees all Georgia survey projects in addition to overseeing all 3D Scanning and SUE activities for all Hussey Gay Bell companies. He is a licensed Professional Land Surveyor in GA.
Christopher Caudle, AIA
PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT
Christopher Caudle, AIA
PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT
Mr. Caudle joined the firm in 2014 and currently serves as a Vice President for the Atlanta architectural division. He has nearly 30 years of experience specializing in the design of award-winning sustainable, aesthetic and functional built environments for commercial, education, government, healthcare and industrial clients. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Georgia Institute of Technology, studied abroad at The National School of Architecture Paris La Villette and is a Registered Architect in GA.
C.J. Chance, PE
COO & PRINCIPAL ENGINEER
C.J. Chance, PE
COO OF GEORGIA OPERATIONS & PRINCIPAL ENGINEER
Mr. Chance joined the firm in 2005 and currently serves as COO of Georgia Operations while based in the firm’s Savannah headquarters. During his tenure with the firm, Chance has been instrumental in managing and designing industrial, commercial, residential, institutional and governmental projects throughout the region. He holds a Bachelor of Science, Civil & Environmental Engineering degree from Georgia Institute of Technology and is a Registered Professional Engineer in GA and SC. Chance is a graduate of Leadership Savannah and Past President of American Society of Civil Engineers – Savannah Chapter.
Stephanie Dammen-Morrell
PRINCIPAL, DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & BD
Stephanie Dammen-Morrell
PRINCIPAL, DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & BD
Mrs. Dammen-Morrell has been with Hussey Gay Bell since 2013 and serves as Principal and Director of Marketing and Business Development for the firm’s family of companies. She leads firmwide marketing strategy, brand positioning and business development initiatives and works closely with executive leadership to support strategic planning and client development. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Northern Iowa, is a graduate of Leadership Savannah, Leadership Southeast Georgia and Leadership Georgia, and is actively engaged with ULI Atlanta, GEDA, SIOR, SMPS, ACEC-GA and the SAME Savannah Post.
Reid Dyer, PLA
VICE PRESIDENT, BLUE RIDGE
Reid Dyer, PLA
VICE PRESIDENT, BLUE RIDGE
Mr. Dyer joined the firm in 2022 when his Atlanta-based firm, Hayes James, was acquired by Hussey Gay Bell and currently serves as Vice President for the Blue Ridge office. He has nearly 35 years of experience with emphasis on commercial, residential, government, healthcare and industrial projects in addition to comprehensive land use planning. He holds a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree from the University of Georgia and is a Registered Professional Landscape Architect in GA, TN and NC.
John Fleming, PE, F.ASCE
PRINCIPAL
John Fleming, PE, F.ASCE
PRINCIPAL
Mr. Fleming rejoined the firm in 2025 and currently serves as a Principal Engineer. His expertise includes the planning, design, and oversight of civil infrastructure projects supporting economic development, as well as municipal and industrial clients. He previously spent nearly a decade with the SouthernCarolina Regional Development Alliance, serving as Chief Operating Officer and Director of Development, and prior to that spent 23 years with Hussey Gay Bell leading civil operations in Charleston and Columbia. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Clemson University and is a registered Professional Engineer in multiple states and a Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers.
Doug Roberts, AIA, LEED AP
PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT
Doug Roberts, AIA, LEED AP
PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT
Mr. Roberts joined Hussey Gay Bell in 2018 and serves as a Principal Architect in the firm’s Savannah architectural studio. He brings nearly 30 years of experience delivering commercial, educational, governmental, health care and industrial projects across the Southeast, with a strong focus on managing complex projects from planning through construction. Mr. Roberts holds a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Tennessee and a Master of Business Administration from William Carey University. He is a member of the Leadership Savannah Class of 2023.
Christie Sims, RLA
VICE PRESIDENT, ATLANTA
Christie Sims, RLA
VICE PRESIDENT, ATLANTA
Ms. Sims joined the firm in 2022 when her Atlanta-based firm, Hayes James, was acquired by Hussey Gay Bell and currently serves as the Vice President for the Atlanta office. She has 40+ years of experience with emphasis on commercial, residential and government projects in addition to comprehensive land use planning. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Landscape Horticulture from North Carolina State University and is a Registered Professional Landscape Architect in GA and NC.
Kevin Strickland, PE
PRINCIPAL
Kevin Strickland, PE
PRINCIPAL
Mr. Strickland joined the firm in 2015 and currently serves as the Principal-in-Charge of the Greenville office as well as the Managing Director, Greenville. He has 30+ years of experience managing and designing water/wastewater treatment plants, wastewater collection systems and water distribution systems for clients throughout the Carolinas. He holds a Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering degree from Clemson University and is a Registered Professional Engineer in SC.
Alan Townsend, PE
PRINCIPAL
Alan Townsend, PE
PRINCIPAL
Mr. Townsend joined the firm in 1989 and currently serves as the Executive Director for the Charleston office. His expertise includes the planning, design and of wastewater collection systems, water distribution systems, transportation systems and site development for commercial, education, government and industrial clients. He holds a Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering degree from Clemson University and is a Registered Professional Engineer in SC, GA, NC, TN, KY, WV and VA.
Anthony Uhrich, CPA
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Anthony Uhrich, CPA
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Mr. Uhrich joined the firm in 2010 and currently serves as CFO for all Hussey Gay Bell companies while based in the firm’s Savannah headquarters office. A Georgia State Certified Public Accountant since 2003, Mr. Uhrich holds two degrees from The University of Georgia – a Bachelor of Business Administration degree as well as a Master of Accountancy degree with emphasis in Taxation in addition to being a graduate of Leadership Savannah.
Department Directors
Travis Basnett, PE
MANAGING DIRECTOR, COLUMBIA & PRINCIPAL OF SC
Travis Basnett, PE
MANAGING DIRECTOR, COLUMBIA
Mr. Basnett joined the firm in 2022 and currently serves as the Managing Director for the Columbia office. He has 15+ years of experience designing and managing site development and infrastructure designs for economic development, industrial, commercial, residential and institutional projects. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of South Carolina and is a Registered Professional Engineer in SC and NC.
Evan Bennett, PE
DIRECTOR OF WATER & WASTEWATER
Evan Bennett, PE
DIRECTOR OF WATER & WASTEWATER
Mr. Bennett joined Hussey Gay Bell nine years ago and currently serves as the Director of Water & Wastewater for the firm’s Savannah Operations. He has managed and designed projects for public and private clients with a focus on site/civil development, including water distribution and wastewater collection systems, utility master planning, stormwater management and transportation improvements. He holds both a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and completed the Georgia Tech Regional Engineering Program at Georgia Southern University. He is a Registered Professional Engineer in GA.
Nathan Brown, PLS
DIRECTOR OF SURVEY, GEORGIA, PRINCIPAL
Nathan Brown, PLS
DIRECTOR OF SURVEY, GEORGIA
Mr. Brown joined the firm in 2000 and currently serves as the Director of Survey, Georgia while based in the firm’s Savannah headquarters. He oversees all Georgia survey projects in addition to overseeing all 3D Scanning and SUE activities for all Hussey Gay Bell companies. He is a licensed Professional Land Surveyor in GA.
Art Cannington, PLS
SURVEY DEPARTMENT HEAD, ATLANTA
Art Cannington, PLS
SURVEY DEPARTMENT HEAD, ATLANTA
Mr. Cannington joined the firm in 2022 and currently serves as the Survey Department Head for the Atlanta office. He has 40+ years of experience conducting a variety of surveys including boundary, topographic, as-built and ALTA surveys and oversees all survey projects in the Atlanta office. He is a licensed Professional Land Surveyor in GA and AL.
Tom Cetti, PE
DEPARTMENT HEAD, PRIVATE CIVIL
Tom Cetti, PE
DEPARTMENT HEAD, PRIVATE CIVIL
Mr. Cetti joined the firm in 2018 and currently serves as the Private Civil Department Head for the Savannah office. He has 30+ years of experience and oversees all things related to private civil engineering for projects throughout the region inclusive of industrial, commercial, healthcare and residential development. He holds a Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering degree from Georgia Institute of Technology and is a Registered Professional Engineer in GA and SC.
Ben Crellin, SE, PE,
LEED AP
DIRECTOR OF STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
Ben Crellin, SE, PE, LEED AP
DIRECTOR OF STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
Mr. Crellin joined the firm in 2022 and currently serves as the Director of Structural Engineering responsible for overseeing the structural group for all Hussey Gay Bell the firm’s headquarters in Savannah. He has nearly 20 years of experience and is a versatile practitioner who has led design teams in a host of market sectors inclusive of commercial, healthcare, municipal, educational, industrial and residential. Mr. Crellin obtained a Master of Science in Structural Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and is a Registered Professional Engineer in GA, SC, MA and AZ in addition to a Registered Structural Engineer in GA.
Stephanie Dammen-Morrell
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & BD, PRINCIPAL
Stephanie Dammen-Morrell
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Ms. Dammen-Morrell joined the firm in 2013 and currently serves as the Director of Marketing & BD for all Hussey Gay Bell companies. She has 17 years of experience overseeing the planning, development and execution of marketing and business development strategies to amplify brand position in core market sectors. She holds a Bachelor of Arts, English degree from the University of Northern Iowa and is actively engaged with LSEGA, Leadership GA, ACEC-GA, SAME Savannah Post, GEDA, SCI, SMPS and SIOR.
Patrick Hajes, PLS
SURVEY DEPARTMENT HEAD, CHARLESTON
Patrick Hajes, PLS
SURVEY DEPARTMENT HEAD, CHARLESTON
Mr. Hajes joined the firm in 2014 and currently serves as the Survey Department Head for the Charleston office. He has 20+ years of experience with land surveying including boundary, ALTA/NSPS, topographic and GPS and oversees all survey projects in the Charleston area. He holds an Associate in Science, Civil Engineering degree from Trident Technical College and is a licensed Professional Land Surveyor in SC.
Bruce Hamilton, PLS
SURVEY DEPARTMENT HEAD, BLUE RIDGE
Bruce Hamilton, PLS
SURVEY DEPARTMENT HEAD, BLUE RIDGE
Mr. Hamilton joined the firm in 2022 when his Atlanta-based firm, Hayes James, was acquired by Hussey Gay Bell and currently serves as the Survey Department Head for the Blue Ridge office. He has 30+ years of experience with land surveying including boundary, ALTA/NSPS, topographic and GPS and oversees all survey projects in the Blue Ridge area. He is a licensed Professional Land Surveyor in GA, AL, NC, and TN.
Mary Catherine Holloway, SHRM-CP
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT HEAD
Mary Catherine Holloway, SHRM-CP
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT HEAD
Mrs. Holloway joined the firm in 2018 and currently serves as the Human Resources Department Head for all Hussey Gay Bell companies. She is active in the Red Shoe Society and serves as a Savannah Chamber Ambassador and United Way Business Champion in addition to being a Leadership Savannah graduate. A native of McDuffie County, Georgia, Mrs. Holloway obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Advertising from the University of Georgia, Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communications as well as a Human Resources Management certificate from UGA.
Taylor Ireland
CORPORATE RECRUITER
Taylor Ireland
CORPORATE RECRUITER
Ms. Ireland joined the firm in 2023 and currently serves as the Corporate Recruiter. She has experience in sales, marketing and recruiting for retailers, learning institutes and accounting/finance companies. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Marketing degree from Clemson University.
Clint Parker, PE, PMP
DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION
Clint Parker, PE, PMP
DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION
Mr. Parker joined the firm in 2015 and currently serves as the Director of Transportation. He has 25+ years of experience managing and designing all things related to local and state DOT transportation infrastructure for projects throughout the region. He holds a Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering degree from Prairie View A&M University and is a Registered Professional Engineer in GA, SC, TN and TX.
Joddie Porth, PLS
DIRECTOR OF SURVEY, SOUTH CAROLINA
Joddie Porth, PLS
DIRECTOR OF SURVEY, SOUTH CAROLINA
Mr. Porth joined the firm in 1998 and currently serves as the Director of Survey, SC. He has 35+ years of experience and oversees all South Carolina survey projects, notably in the Midlands and Upstate. He is a licensed Professional Land Surveyor in SC.
Kevin Strickland, PE
MANAGING DIRECTOR, GREENVILLE & PRINCIPAL
Kevin Strickland, PE
PRINCIPAL
Mr. Strickland joined the firm in 2015 and currently serves as the Principal-in-Charge of the Columbia and Greenville offices as well as the Managing Director, Greenville. He has 30+ years of experience managing and designing water/wastewater treatment plants, wastewater collection systems and water distribution systems for clients throughout the Carolinas. He holds a Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering degree from Clemson University and is a Registered Professional Engineer in SC.
Forest Suggs III, PE
WATER/WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT MANAGER, CHARLESTON
Forest Suggs III, PE
WATER/WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT MANAGER, CHARLESTON
Mr. Suggs joined the firm in 2004 and currently serves as the Water/Wastewater Department Manager for the Charleston office. He oversees all things related to water/wastewater infrastructure for projects throughout South Carolina with an emphasis in water distribution. He holds a Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering degree from Clemson and is a Registered Professional Engineer in SC.
Keith Utheim, PE
DIRECTOR OF RESIDENTIAL, SOUTH CAROLINA
Keith Utheim, PE
DIRECTOR OF RESIDENTIAL, SOUTH CAROLINA
Mr. Utheim joined the firm in 2015 and currently serves as the Director of Residential, South Carolina. He oversees and manages all aspects of planning and engineering for residential site development projects across the Columbia office, while also providing strategic direction to staff in the firm’s Charleston and Greenville offices. He holds a Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering degree from the University of South Carolina and is a Registered Professional Engineer in SC.
Ellen Wooditch, IIDA, NCIDQ, RID
DIRECTOR OF INTERIOR DESIGN
Ellen Wooditch, IIDA, NCIDQ, RID
DIRECTOR OF INTERIOR DESIGN
Mrs. Wooditch joined the firm in 2019 and currently serves as the Director of Interior Design for Hussey Gay Bell. She has more than 14 years of experience specializing in the design of functional and aesthetically compelling spaces that enhance user experiences and align with client goals. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from Georgia Southern University and is a registered interior designer. She is actively engaged with the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) and was recognized as a Georgia Southern University 40 Under 40 honoree in 2023.