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Opening Spring 2026

The Thrasher Group announced the opening of a new office in Huntington, West Virginia — marking the firm’s continued investment in the communities and clients it serves across southwestern West Virginia and the broader Tri-State region.

The Huntington office location will extend Thrasher’s reach into one of West Virginia’s most important regional hubs, bringing the firm’s full-service architecture, engineering, and field services capabilities closer to the clients, projects, and communities that define this part of the state.


Serving the Tri-State Region

Huntington sits at the crossroads of West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio — a region with significant infrastructure needs, active development, and a long history of resilience. Thrasher has been engaged in meaningful work across southwestern West Virginia for years, and this new office reflects a natural and deliberate next step: establishing a permanent, local presence to better serve the people and partners who call this region home.

From water and wastewater infrastructure to transportation, site development, and public facilities, Thrasher’s team will be positioned to respond more quickly, collaborate more closely, and deliver the kind of results that come from being genuinely embedded in a community.


Leadership

The Huntington office will be led by Kevin Price, Aviation Development Manager, who brings focused expertise and strong regional relationships to this new chapter for the firm. Kevin’s background in aviation development and infrastructure positions Thrasher well to pursue opportunities across the Huntington area, southwestern West Virginia, and the Tri-State region — including airport improvement projects, capital planning, and the full range of services Thrasher provides to public and private clients.


A Growing Footprint, A Consistent Mission

The Huntington office joins Thrasher’s network of locations across West Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic — each one a reflection of the firm’s core belief that the best work happens when you’re genuinely part of the communities you serve. Since 1983, Thrasher has built its reputation not just on technical capability, but on long-term relationships and a track record of delivering projects that improve people’s lives.

Southwestern West Virginia and the Ohio River Valley deserve that same level of partnership. This office is our commitment to making it happen.

More details on the official opening date and location will be announced soon. To connect with our Huntington team in the meantime, visit thethrashergroup.com or contact us directly.


The Thrasher Group is a full-service architecture, engineering, and survey firm headquartered in Bridgeport, West Virginia. Founded in 1983, Thrasher is the largest privately owned firm of its kind in West Virginia and serves clients across the Mid-Atlantic region.

April 2026

The Thrasher Group has received two design awards from the American Institute of Architects West Virginia (AIA WV) at the organization’s 2026 Design Awards Gala and Scholarship Benefit, held April 18 at Hotel Morgan in Morgantown, West Virginia.

Thrasher was recognized for its work on two elementary schools — projects that reflect the firm’s commitment to improving communities through thoughtful, lasting design.


Coalfield Elementary School — Merit Award for New Construction

Coalfield Elementary School in Welch, West Virginia received a Merit Award for New Construction — one of the program’s top honors in that category. The Merit Award recognizes projects that demonstrate exceptional design quality, a clear and resolved concept, and meaningful impact on the communities they serve.

Coalfield Elementary represents Thrasher’s integrated approach to educational design: a facility built not just to house students, but to inspire them. Designed with the specific needs of the McDowell County community in mind, the project balances functional performance with an environment that fosters learning, safety, and pride of place.


Alderson Elementary School — Citation for New Construction

Alderson Elementary School also received recognition from AIA West Virginia, earning a Citation for New Construction. The Citation acknowledges projects with notable design merit and a strong contribution to their community context.

Alderson Elementary reflects the same principles that guide Thrasher’s educational work — understanding the local community, designing for long-term use, and delivering a facility that serves students and educators well into the future.


About the AIA West Virginia Design Awards

The AIA WV Design Awards program recognizes architectural work that demonstrates design quality and meaningful impact on communities across West Virginia and beyond. This year’s awards were determined through a blind jury process led by Christopher Meyers, FAIA, of Meyers+Associates in Columbus, Ohio. Projects were evaluated on clarity of concept, execution, and long-term impact.


Thrasher’s Commitment to Educational Design

These recognitions underscore Thrasher’s long-standing role as a trusted partner for schools and public institutions across West Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic region. From programming and design through construction administration, our team brings the full depth of our in-house capabilities to every educational project — with a focus on delivering environments where students can thrive.

Thrasher is grateful to AIA West Virginia for this recognition, and to the communities, school boards, and project partners who trust us with work that matters.


The Thrasher Group is a full-service architecture, engineering, and survey firm headquartered in Bridgeport, West Virginia. Founded in 1983, Thrasher is the largest privately owned firm of its kind in West Virginia and serves clients across the Mid-Atlantic region.

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