Erin has worked with every University System in Texas on more than 25 campuses, including the Texas A&M University System, the University of North Texas in Denton, Purdue University, Texas Southern University, and the University of Texas at Austin. Erin focuses on client-centered delivery and cost-effective solutions, building relationships with clients, engineers, construction managers, HUB/MWBE partners, and design firms to advance how we work, learn, and experience education.

HOUSTON, TEXAS – Manhattan Construction Company, a top-performing national construction services firm, is pleased to announce the addition of David Ladewig as director of business development for the Houston region. Ladewig will be responsible for strengthening relationships, overseeing new business acquisitions, and strategic account management. “We are thrilled to welcome David to our team,” said Jason Fuller, Manhattan Construction Company vice president. “His professionalism, integrity, and knowledge of the markets we serve make him the ideal fit for this role. David’s background, specifically in the aerospace market, brings a unique perspective to Manhattan’s team, and we are confident that he will help us grow our business and serve our clients even better.” Ladewig brings more than a decade of experience working in operations and business development within the construction industry in Houston. He is deeply involved in the community serving on committees and various leadership roles with many professional and philanthropic organizations including Central Houston Inc., Urban Land Institute, Rice Design Alliance, Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, and the Houston Marathon. He is active in his church, St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, where he serves on the Lay Leadership Committee. Ladewig earned a bachelor’s degree in architecture at Texas Tech University where he currently serves as Chair of the Chapter Development Committee on the Texas Tech Alumni Association’s National Board of Directors. He also earned a master’s degree in Space Architecture from the University of Houston and is an advocate for the commercialization of space through his work as host of ‘That Space Podcast’.

Jay Chappell was hired as IMA Financial Group’s new Central Region Sales Leader, responsible for new business and producer hiring strategy and development in the Carolinas, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Pittsburgh, and Wichita. Jay held various roles at Lockton and led Corporate Risk and Broking for the TX region at Willis Towers Watson. His knowledge and experience will help extend IMA’s footprint in the area and enhance its ability to offer best-in-class services across the Central Region.

Matthew ‘Matt’ Gallo has been named Managing Director and Deal Principal, co-leading Foundry Commercial’s retail investment platform. With more than 20 years in the industry, he most recently served as COO and SVP for Lincoln Property Company in Dallas, where he managed more than 60 team members in Lincoln’s retail and mixed-use division engaged in development, acquisition, redevelopment, capital markets, leasing services, as well as asset, property, and construction management.

Clune Construction has promoted Kevin Morris to Vice President, General Manager. Morris started at Clune when the Dallas office was launched in 2020. Since then, he has played a pivotal role in establishing Clune in the DFW market. His hard work and industry relationships have helped the Dallas team immensely. Morris is known in the industry as a dependable leader who develops exceptional teams. He has helped grow the Dallas office to over 40 employees.