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Santa stopped by The Thomas office to check on his hard-working elves. With projects in motion and teamwork on full display, watch how his visit unfolds.
From the office to the sea, even Santa and his elves are Always Building.
This season, we’re especially thankful for the people who make what we do possible. 🎄
From our Thomas family to yours, Merry Christmas and warm wishes for a joyful holiday season!
As Preconstruction Manager, Derrick oversees the firm’s estimating operations and leads the preconstruction team in evaluating project specifications and identifying value-driven strategies that support client success. With a strong focus on budget development, cost analysis, and strategic planning, he plays a key role in aligning project goals with efficient, cost-effective solutions.
Derrick Nobles
Preconstruction Manager
As President of Thomas Construction Group, Chris Reid is dedicated to creating a company where employees and clients alike flourish under our Core Values of Team, Improvement, Excellence and Service. With over 30 years of experience in Construction Management, Chris utilizes his knowledge and that of his peers to drive strategic success and growth while delivering best-in-class results. Chris serves on the leadership committee of the Cape Fear Country Club, the Surf Club and Eden Village and is actively involved and invested in the future of Wilmington.
Christopher N. Reid
President & Cheif Operating Officer
Jill Sullivan serves as Marketing Director at Thomas Construction Group, where she leads brand strategy, market positioning, and marketing initiatives that support the firm’s long-term growth. Having been part of Thomas since its early years, she brings deep institutional knowledge and a strategic perspective to aligning marketing efforts with business objectives. Jill’s leadership helps ensure a consistent, compelling presence across sectors, pursuits, and platforms.
Jill Sullivan
Marketing Director
Katie Seidel brings 17 years of diverse HR expertise across industries such as construction, property management, and IT services. With a focus on talent management, benefits administration, and professional development, she is dedicated to cultivating a thriving organizational culture.
Katie Seidel
Director of People & Culture
Chris Thorn brings nearly two decades of experience delivering complex construction projects across healthcare, public, education, mixed-use, and commercial markets. After beginning his career in the Pacific Northwest, he developed deep expertise in planning, constructability, and executing work in active, highly regulated environments. A Certified Design-Build Professional (DBIA), Chris serves as Operations Director at Thomas Construction Group, overseeing the Healthcare, Commercial, and Public sectors and providing strategic leadership from feasibility through construction. He is known for proactive problem-solving that deliver high-performing environments for clients and communities.
Chris Thorn, LEED AP
Operations Director
Tony Datena brings extensive leadership experience across senior living, multifamily, and specialty construction projects, with a career focused on building strong teams and delivering consistent, high-quality outcomes. His background spans a wide range of residential and mixed-use environments, including senior and assisted living communities, continuing care campuses, and multifamily developments. As Operations Director at Thomas Construction Group, Tony provides strategic guidance that emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and operational excellence. He is known for his steady leadership and ability to align people, process, and performance.
Tony Datena
Operations Director
As Controller, Jennifer manages all company-wide accounting and human resources activities, while managing the firm’s operating budget. With decades of accounting & financial experience for Thomas and other notable contractors, Jennifer leads the daily internal finances within Thomas.
Jennifer Noland
Controller
Bruce has decades of Financial Advising and Accounting experience and served as Thomas’ Chief Financial Officer from inception in 2005 until 2023, when he transitioned to Managing Partner. In this role, he is actively involved with strategic planning for the company and advises on a wide manner of business matters, working closely with the CFO & COO.
Bruce Chappell, Jr.
Managing Partner
Since joining Thomas in 2006, Roger has strengthened our construction core by providing nearly 40 years of construction industry experience. As General Superintendent, he is responsible for all field staff and subcontractor relations, quality control, safety coordination, and client satisfaction. Roger makes frequent job site visits to review project progress, schedule, compliance, and quality. He is recognized as one of the most respected General Superintendents in our market today.
Roger Connor
General Superintendent
Vince is an industry leader with more than 40 years of experience, ranging from estimating and buyout to project manager and project/firm executive. His aggressive cost control measures, dedication to team, and approach to project relationships has created a successful track record of on time contract completions. Vince is responsible for leading our Risk Management team and focusing on enhancing risk controls, compliance, and contractual strategies across all projects.
Vince Tryer, Jr.
VP – Risk Management
As a well-known community leader, Jim brings more than 30 years of managerial and executive level professional business affluence to Thomas. Currently, he serves on the Board of Directors for Novant Health/NHRMC as Chairman and is the Immediate Past Chair of the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. As EVP, Jim is responsible for the growth and implementation of corporate business development, marketing, preconstruction and owner-contract activities for Thomas.
Jim Hundley, Jr.
Executive Vice President
