About Us

Catalyst Construction LLC was founded by Jason Bahr, Joe Cook, and Travis Brungardt in an equal partnership.

Jason Bahr has been serving the building community for the past ten years as a structural engineer. His strong interest in remodeling is centered around the idea of redeeming an existing structure by repurposing the space to better serve its occupants. Jason does more than simply design, draw and calculate. You're just as likely catch him sweating copper pipe or bringing a patient hand to detailed custom woodwork. Jason brings a tremendous value to the team on many levels, perhaps the most important of which is his apparent thoughtfulness with regard to why we do what we do.

Joe Cook began his work in the building trades over a decade ago. He began by mastering the application of fine finishes on custom trims, cabinets, floors and walls. Having run a successful painting business he continued to expand his building vocabulary to include all crafts including framing, trim, electrical and tile work while remodeling some of the more luxurious homes in the Mission Hills and Country Club Plaza neighborhoods. His work has been seen in Architectural Digest and on the Parade of Homes tour of Kansas City. Joe has honed his skills in business over a career of working face to face with clients, architects, and subcontractors to achieve fantastic results. He most recently brought his attention to detail to numerous residential communities of south Johnson County as a Project Manager for Tom French Construction.

Travis Brungardt brings his tireless work ethic and nine plus years of building experience to every project he undertakes. Having begun his remodeling career working with Faltermeier Construction in Shawnee, KS he was fortunate to learn each of the building trades as they rarely subcontracted work. This meant that every aspect of every job from start to finish was completed at the hand of Al Faltermeier, Bill Faltermeier and Travis. Travis still brings this level of commitment to each project and takes great pleasure in assisting in all aspects of design and construction. From basement finishes in the Links of Lionsgate to whole house remodels in MapleWoods by the Lake he became adept at framing, trim, cabinetry, plumbing, wiring, and tile. He then spent four years as a Project Manager for Tom French Construction where he built more than 30 townhomes and 20 patio homes.