Momentum is Building
Intelligent solutions for glazing, building enclosures and interior glass.
Company Brochure: Highlights Completed Projects
Momentum Glass is an innovator. Skilled in designing, manufacturing and installing glazing systems, building enclosures and interior glass. Momentum also offers industry-recognized expertise in an exciting range of products including ~ point-supported glass walls, composite and insulated wall panels, perforated screen walls, sunshades and louvers, and terra cotta facade systems.
History – Our Story
For two decades, Omar Maalouf mastered his craft – working, studying and continually improving his extensive skills in the glazing industry before founding Momentum Exterior Systems.
What began in 2011, with a vision and passion to provide superior glass and glazing solutions across Texas, has consistently grown in size and reputation. In 2019, Momentum constructed a 105,000 sqft curtain wall manufacturing facility in Spring, TX, and in 2020 expanded to Nashville, TN to deliver projects across the Southeast.
Momentum operates across Texas and the Southeast focused on quality, safety and technological innovation from design through execution. The team is proud to play a role in creating some of the region's most notable buildings and count many of the top-tier builders as loyal customers and partners.
Management – Our Leadership Team
Earning a new project is not the same as delivering on it. The leaders who built this company, and actively manage it today, are dedicated to delivering on every promise we make.
In everything we do, our focus never changes. Clients expect and demand exacting quality and safe, timely execution. So, from the initial meetings with new architects and general contractors, through every team meeting at a job site, to the grand opening ribbon-cutting, we envision the complete satisfaction of our clients and customers and see that it gets done the right way.
Omar Maalouf Founder/Owner & CEO
Omar founded Momentum Glass in 2011 with a vision to provide superior glass and glazing solutions across Texas. He began his career at Brown & Root over 25 years ago before transitioning to a glazing contractor where he soon became the head of projects and operations. At Momentum, where growth has been consistent year after year, Omar’s reputation for honesty and reliable execution has helped foster lasting partnerships with leading builders and suppliers. Omar graduated from Sam Houston State University with a B.A. in Business Administration.
Cody Graham QA/QC Director
Cody oversees product quality from shop fabrication through field installation and implements the Quality Assurance/Quality Control Program at Momentum. He brings deep expertise from over 25 years of glass and glazing industry experience. Before helping Omar found Momentum in 2011, Cody managed and executed glazing operations at three glass and glazing companies.
John Shaddix CFO
John manages business operations, financial planning and analysis, corporate development, and supports performance improvement efforts across the company. Prior to joining Momentum, John was a Principal in the Houston office of The Boston Consulting Group. John graduated with honors from The University of Texas at Austin with a BA in Economics and later earned an MBA from the McCombs School of Business.
Farshid Moosavi CTO
Farshid is in charge of Momentum’s technological needs as well as its research and development. He also runs the BIM/VDC department supporting Momentum’s full-scale operation in all regions. Prior to joining Momentum, Farshid gained 8 years of experience in the AEC industry dedicated to leveraging advancement in technology to improve Architecture and Construction processes. He holds a master’s degree in Construction Management from Texas A&M and a master’s degree in Project Management from Harrisburg University.
Brian Gunderson General MANAGER
Brian runs the Southeast division overseeing preconstruction, project management, purchasing and operations. Previously, Brian ran all field operations for Momentum and has 20 years of industry experience managing projects and supervising field operations. Before helping Omar found Momentum in 2011, Brian earned invaluable experience as a project manager with another glass and glazing company in Texas.
Kyle Gaskill General Manager
Kyle leads the Dallas division overseeing all aspects of preconstruction, project management, and operations. He grew up working in the construction industry and brings over 15 years of experience in every aspect of the glazing business—from sales and estimating to project management, contract administration, purchasing, shop fabrication, and field installation. Prior to joining Momentum Glass, Kyle worked for a national glazing contractor and managed large glazing projects throughout the country. Kyle graduated from the University of Central Florida with a B.S. in Business Administration majoring in Finance.
Jared Parker Business Development
Jared heads up sales, marketing and estimating for Momentum in the Dallas/Ft. Worth region. Before joining Momentum Glass, Jared gained over 15 years of experience in the contract glazing industry, where he served as Architectural Advisor Southwest Territory for Schuco USA. There he worked with architects, general contractors, and glazing contractors across Texas detailing and specifying Schuco systems. Jared also worked as a Project Manager/Estimator for Trainor Glass after graduating from the University of Texas at Dallas.
Ryan Konkel PRECONSTRUCTION
Ryan leads preconstruction services and estimation for the Austin/San Antonio region. Ryan has spent the last eight years developing his skills estimating and project managing in the glazing industry, most recently for Binswanger Glass as Commercial Estimator and Project Manager. Prior to that Ryan worked as Estimator for Itzko Glass & Metal in California. Prior to his career in the glass industry, Ryan worked for a decade in finance and is an alum of California State University Sacramento majoring in Organizational Communications.
Safety – First and Foremost
A big part of doing our job right means doing it safely, so everyone is able to return home to their family. Because we value our employees safety, the quality of our work increases, which in return helps us complete our work on time and on budget.
As a priority to eliminate or minimize risks, we proactively identify potential problem areas. Our Job Safety Analysis includes outfitting our crews with the highest quality PPE, and the latest technology from tools to job site safety. We provide OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 training opportunities for all employees, in addition to fall-prevention, rigging, and other specialized training skills.
Caring about safety influences every part of every project, and is paramount to our success, so our commitment is ongoing. Safety is a continuous improvement program, allowing us to do our work without sacrificing safety or quality, which makes Momentum an even more attractive place to build a career – and that’s good business.
Clients – Who We Serve
We’ve been extremely fortunate to partner with many of the top architects and general contractors in Texas. And while we could easily drop names with the best of ‘em, we’re also extremely proud of the fact that so many of our clients come back to us time and time again, project after project. We value these relationships and never take for granted the opportunity to partner on buildings that will endure for generations.
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