Gabe Shertz joined EDA in 2025 as a social media coordinator. An emerging communications professional, Gabe specializes in creating engaging content and executing comprehensive social media campaigns to keep communities informed and inspired. Known for his authentic approach, Gabe prides himself on building meaningful connections and fostering genuine dialogue both personally and professionally.

A proud Temple University graduate, Gabe earned his bachelor's degree in public relations. He looks forward to contributing his skills and enthusiasm to EDA's growing digital presence.

Gabrielle Fullmer is a safety professional with hands-on experience in workplace safety, compliance, training, inspections, hazard prevention, incident reporting, and safety program development. She earned her associate degree in Occupational Safety and Health from Columbia Southern University, where she was named to the Dean’s List for academic excellence. She is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree and expects to graduate in 2028.

Gabrielle believes safety works best when it gets out of the office and into the field. Through clear communication, accountability, strong relationships, and practical solutions, she focuses on creating an environment where everyone can work safely and go home the same way they arrived.

Outside of her work in safety, Gabrielle is a tattoo artist and creative professional. Her background in art and design has taught her how to connect with different people, think creatively, and pay close attention to detail. She brings that same curiosity and problem-solving mindset to her work in occupational safety.

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Harry Steele joins EDA with more than 40 years of experience in the construction industry. Throughout his career, he has developed extensive expertise in paving, stonework, brick and block masonry, fireplaces, chimneys, and estimating. Harry's hands-on knowledge and decades of industry experience make him a valuable addition to the EDA team.

Ivan Salgado joined EDA in February 2026 as an assistant project manager. He is an experienced construction professional with a strong background in project coordination and on-site safety.

Ivan has held roles as an assistant project manager and site safety manager, supporting field operations through scheduling, documentation, coordination, and safety compliance. He brings a proactive mindset, clear communication, and a positive, team-first attitude to every project he supports.

Ivelina Vodenicharova joined EDA Contractors in 2023 as a senior project manager and has since been promoted to principal project manager. She brings 10 years of experience in the construction industry, with a background in both high-end residential and commercial projects.

In her previous role at a glass and metal company, she managed and mentored diverse, multidiscipline projects from early planning through construction across a range of private and public sector work. Through strong communication and hands-on team involvement, she takes ownership of each project and ensures all elements are delivered on time and within budget.

She is known for her upbeat and positive attitude and her willingness to support her team. She takes pride in her work and embraces new challenges. Outside of work, she and her husband enjoy traveling, spending time with family, and playing racquetball on weekends.

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Jabran Raza joins EDA with strong field leadership, keen attention to detail, a proactive approach to job site safety and a proven track record of successfully completing projects. He is a construction superintendent with more than 10 years of experience across New York City and holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering/construction management.

Jabran has built a well-rounded background through roles in project coordination, estimating and assistant project management. For the past nine years, he has served as a superintendent, leading field operations, coordinating trades and ensuring projects are completed on schedule and to the highest quality.

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Jacklyn Isasi joined EDA in 2021 to oversee marketing, communications and brand. Jacklyn’s prior experience and background covers marketing, internal and external communications, strategy development, digital and social media, public relations, media relations, branding, and thought leadership. Jacklyn is a published author and has presented at national and international conferences.

Prior to EDA, Jacklyn worked for AARP, the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, for nearly 16 years. She has also worked at Rutgers University, one of the nation’s leading public research universities, on two federally funded research grant projects. Jacklyn is a graduate of Rutgers University where she received her master's degree in communication and information studies.

Jairo Colon joined EDA Contractors in 2026 as a business analyst. In his role, Jairo leverages his analytical skills to solve complex data challenges, collaborate across teams and transform business questions into practical, data-driven solutions that support informed decision-making and operational efficiency.

Prior to joining EDA, Jairo worked as a data analyst at Esperanza Cyber Charter School, where he developed data workflows and provided analytical insights to support operational and strategic decision-making. Jairo earned a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in psychological research from Temple University.

Outside of work, Jairo enjoys spending time with friends and family, strength training, playing video games, listening to and playing classical guitar, and cooking.

Jason Janda joined EDA as a safety coordinator in September 2025. He comes from a restaurant and retail background and looks forward to learning new skills in his career at EDA.

In his personal life, Jason enjoys watching the Eagles, Phillies, and Flyers. He also likes gaming, listening to all genres of music, exercising, and spending time with his family, friends, and his dog, Jax. Whenever there’s a nice summer day, you can find Jason either on the golf course or at the beach.

Jason Merlo joined the EDA team in August 2018 as project manager. Since then, Jason has been promoted to the position of director of project management, overseeing EDA's project managers and assistant project managers in the NY/NJ region. Jason brings more than 10 years of experience in the project management field, having held roles as assistant project manager, project manager, and quality control manager in a wide array of specializations.

Jason received a bachelor's degree in architectural studies with a concentration in construction management from Philadelphia University, now known as Thomas Jefferson University.

Outside of professional pursuits, Jason is a professional arm wrestler around the 200-pound category, pursuing the sport at its highest levels since he first started in 2015. He currently holds top-ten rankings in both the right- and left-handed categories in North America within his weight class.

Jason is also an avid outdoorsman who enjoys bike riding and being around water. Fishing is one of his longtime passions that he now shares with his daughter. Jason loves animals and has two dogs that were rescued from Georgia and Missouri.