Wilmington-based Thomas Construction Group has hired two new employees, according to a news release.

Dan Weldon has joined the firm as its controller and Andrew Garrard was hired as a project manager, officials said.

Weldon, who is now a member of the firm's leadership team, is responsible for all companywide accounting duties. He joins the firm with more than 30 years of accounting and financial advising experience. He is a certified public accountant.

“Dan is a construction financial veteran. He’s a perfect fit for our growing company,” said Christopher Reid, president and COO of Thomas Construction Group, in the release. “It’s been a seamless transition and Dan has stepped in and up, improving our processes. We’re happy to have him as part of our leadership.”

Garrard (right) joins the firm's operations team. He is a graduate of East Carolina University’s construction management program.

His previous work includes high-end projects, data centers and corporate headquarters.