Project Managers
Superintendents
John “Stump” VanArsdol – stump@gaisconstruction.com
Native to Charlotte, NC, Stump took a summer job in high school where he was first exposed to the construction world. Before joining Gais, he worked for an electrical company. Stump has been with Gais for since November, 2009. When not at work, Stump enjoys spending time with his family and hiking.
Tom Moynihan – tom@gaisconstruction.com
Tom was born in St. Louis, Missouri. He joined Gais Construction in July of 2017, first as a Superintendent, but he has since been promoted to Project Manager. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Alabama and still proudly supports his alma mater (especially during the football season). When he’s not working hard out on the field with our Superintendents, he enjoys spending time with his wife and his two children.
Matthew Johnson – matthew@gaisconstruction.com
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Superintendents
Dalton Johnson – dalton@gaisconstruction.com
Dalton was born and raised in Kannapolis, NC. He has been with Gais Construction since January, 2023. Dalton first took an interest in construction when he started building theater sets in college. He moved on to home renovations, small residential construction projects, and marine construction, until he landed his first gig doing commercial and residential custom carpentry. Dalton has a Bachelor’s Degree in History from Brevard College. While not at work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and family, being outdoors, or playing in his blues rock band.
Grant Gais – grant@gaisconstruction.com
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Greg Pressley – greg@gaisconstruction.com
Greg was born in Monroe, NC and raised between Lincoln & Union County growing up. He has been with Gais Construction since August, 2023. Greg grew up around the construction industry. At the age of 11 or 12, he started watching and learning from his step-dad, who had over 40 years of experience in framing, and helped during the summers when he was out of school. After graduating high school, Greg found that trim carpentry and custom cabinetry were a good fit and he has enjoyed the fine detail aspects of each job for the last 12 years. While not at work, Greg enjoys watching his two 8 year old sons’ soccer & baseball games, and his 6 year old daughter do gymnastics. He also loves beach trips and riding motorcycles with his wife.
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Jose Ayala – jose@gaisconstruction.com
Jose was born in El Salvador, but raised in New Jersey. His interest in construction began as a young boy, when he would watch and learn from his father as he built things. Jose is a graduate of the ITT Technical Institute. He has been working for Gais Construction for over ten years. While not at work, Jose enjoys volunteering in his community, playing with his band and spending time with his family.
Juan Abreu – juana@gaisconstruction.com
Juan was born in the Dominican Republic, but lived for a large part of his adolescence in New York. He has been with Gais Construction since February, 2023. Juan earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from the PUCMM- Pontifical Mother and Master Catholic University of Santiago campus and he also earned a Diploma in Electronic Systems from Lincoln Tech Institute of New Jersey. In Juan’s free time, he enjoys spending time with his family and playing sports.
Juan Velazco – juan@gaisconstruction.com
Juan was born and raised in Raleigh. He first got into construction by working with his dad, who as an electrician for 21 years. He would work with him on school breaks and on weekends to earn money to buy video games. Juan joined Gais Construction in November, 2022. He graduated from a military school at the age of 16 and dove right into the construction field a few months later. Juan is big on family. While not at work he enjoys spending time with his wife and children, traveling or hanging out at home.
Thomas Pressley – thomas@gaisconstruction.com
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Timmy Graham – timmy@gaisconstruction.com
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Joe Albanese – joe@gaisconstruction.com
Joe was born in New Jersey, but was raised in Cincinnati, Ohio. As a teenager he took a summer job in the construction field where he got some insight as to a future career path within the business. In 2019 he and his wife moved to the Charlotte area from Wilmington, NC and he joined Gais Construction in February of 2020. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Cincinnati. When he’s not at work, he enjoys spending time with his wife, two children and three grandchildren.
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Doug Hodge
REST IN PEACE DOUG- YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED!
Doug was born in and grew up in Liverpool, NY, which is just outside of Syracuse. He got into the construction business in high school and has been in it ever since. Doug began working for Gais Construction in July, 2023. While not at work, Doug enjoys spending time with his wife and adult children. He is a very happy dog dad, and also enjoys collecting and restoring cars.
