Chimin Chao

Chao & Associates, Inc. operates as a consulting engineering company which focuses on structural engineering, civil engineering, and land surveying. Its engineering drawings are produced in either AutoCAD or Microstation computer assisted drafting and design software and delivered in many formats, including printed plans, fax communications, and electronically via the Internet. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Columbia, SC.

National Society of Professional Engineers operates as a national organization committed to addressing the professional concerns of licensed PEs across all disciplines. The company was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA.

The American Society of Civil Engineers, founded in 1852, is the oldest national engineering society in America. The non-profit company is based in Reston, VA and has subsidiaries in the United States. With over 150,000 members worldwide, the organization advocates for sustainable and resilient practices to maintain and modernize the nation's infrastructure. The company also works to increase investment in infrastructure and improve engineering knowledge and competency. The society's Civil Engineering Landmark Program recognizes historically significant civil engineering projects, structures, and sites.

First Community Bank (Lexington, South Carolina) is a community based bank, which engages in commercial banking activities. Its services include lending, mortgage, online banking, savings account and loans. The company is headquartered in Lexington, SC.