Manhattan Construction Company Announces North Texas Leadership Appointments to Support Diverse, Complex Project Portfolio
FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS — Manhattan Construction Company today announced a series of leadership appointments and role confirmations in its Dallas-area regional office, strengthening the team responsible for delivering a growing portfolio of complex construction projects across North Texas. The leadership team’s new appointments include Travis Porter as Dallas regional leader, Jason Dunnam as operations manager, Anthony Wright as general superintendent, and Kevin Gass as project director.
These moves are intended to strengthen Manhattan’s position across aviation, mission-critical, government, higher education, sports, healthcare, and commercial markets. These sectors demand disciplined execution, deep technical expertise, and consistent leadership.
“These leaders bring the experience, discipline, and judgment required to guide some of the most complex work in our industry,” said John Reyhan, president of Manhattan. “Together, the Dallas leadership team is well positioned to deliver high-quality projects with excellence for their clients.”
Travis Porter, Dallas Regional Leader
Travis Porter was promoted to Manhattan Construction Company’s Dallas regional leader, recognizing his proven ability to lead people, projects, and operations across one of the company’s most active and complex markets. Porter has more than 15 years of experience delivering high-profile construction work in North Texas. He has steadily taken on broader leadership responsibility since joining Manhattan in 2010, starting as an intern on the George W. Bush Presidential Center project on the Southern Methodist University campus. He is a graduate of Texas A&M University with a degree in construction science.
In his role as regional leader, Porter will oversee project performance, team development, client relationships, and operational consistency. He is responsible for aligning project execution with Manhattan’s safety, quality, and client-driven standards while supporting collaboration across owners, designers, and trade partners.
“Travis understands how to support teams, serve clients, and manage risk across a wide range of complex work, and he does so with consistency and integrity,” said Reyhan. “He is widely respected within our organization as a trusted mentor and problem-solver who provides steady, practical leadership. This promotion reflects our confidence in his ability to lead the Dallas region and support the people and projects that drive our long-term success.”
Jason Dunnam, Operations Manager
Jason Dunnam joined Manhattan as operations manager for the Dallas regional office. Dunnam brings more than 25 years of commercial construction experience and previously served as vice president of construction at EMJ Corporation, where he led operational strategy for large, multidisciplinary teams.
His background includes oversight of commercial, industrial, and municipal projects ranging from large-scale retail developments to casino and hotel construction. Dunnam is OSHA 30-hour Construction Outreach certified and a Safety Trained Supervisor through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. In his new role, he will oversee operational strategy, risk management, and safety performance for Dallas-area projects.
Anthony Wright, General Superintendent
Anthony Wright was promoted to general superintendent and brings more than 25 years of experience managing field operations for large, technically complex projects. His background includes professional sports facilities, commercial developments, and mixed-use projects.
Wright played a key role in delivering The Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, a fast-tracked, multi-use sports and event facility requiring extensive stakeholder coordination and phased construction. As general superintendent, he oversees field operations to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with design and quality standards.
Kevin Gass, Project Director
Kevin Gass was promoted to project director and will provide strategic oversight and leadership for project teams across the Dallas region. Gass holds a degree in civil engineering from Virginia Tech and has more than 35 years of industry experience, representing more than $5.4 billion in completed construction work.
His experience spans sports, education, industrial, commercial, healthcare, research, semiconductor, government, and multifamily markets, with project sizes ranging from $20 million to $900 million. Gass previously served as general superintendent and is known for his hands-on leadership and ability to solve complex logistics challenges.