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.

Jeff Dorneman joined EDA in 2016 as an estimator and took on additional responsibilities as a project manager, focusing primarily on panels and the EDA Envelope. Prior to joining EDA, Jeff had over 20 years of masonry experience in various roles, including vice president and director of operations, senior estimator, senior project manager and director of masonry operations. Additionally, Jeff served as president of VA Masonry Council for two terms. In 2022, Jeff Dorneman was promoted to director of estimating.

Jeff received his master's degree in civil engineering from Virginia Tech.

Jeffrey Snyder joined EDA in October 2025 as a human resources business partner. He brings with him more than 20 years of experience in this space. Jeff enjoys supporting the field management teams with his broad knowledge of human resources and collaborating with all employees at EDA.

In his free time, he enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends. Jeff also enjoys learning new things and is always willing to help. He is known for his upbeat, positive attitude and is rarely seen without a smile.

Jenifer Steward joined EDA as an estimating assistant in 2024. She brings more than 20 years of administrative experience, with exemplary organizational skills and strong attention to detail. She is proficient in calendar management and project execution and is committed to driving productivity and collaboration across the team.

Jennifer's journey with EDA began in 2013 when she joined as an estimating assistant. In this role, she supported the estimating team by printing plans and specifications, developing procedures, and gaining experience in the construction industry.

In 2020, Jennifer was promoted to service manager, where she honed new skills and continued her professional development within EDA. By 2024, her dedication and growth led to her promotion to project manager of the service department.

A proud alumna of Bensalem High School, Jennifer furthered her education through online construction courses at Bucks County Community College, where she earned certificates of completion. Demonstrating her commitment to continuous learning, she also participated in EDA's in-house estimating and project management courses.

Beyond her professional pursuits, Jennifer contributes to her community by working at a local tax office during the busy tax season. She balances her career with her role as a mother who cherishes time with her loved ones. She looks forward to her family's annual Super Bowl retreat to the mountains and enjoys summer trips to the shore. Jennifer also participates in golf outings that support charitable causes close to the heart.

Jennipher Santana joined EDA Contractors in January 2026 as an accounts payable clerk. She is a graduate of West Chester University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. With six years of experience as a bookkeeper, Jennipher brings a strong business-focused background and a keen attention to detail to EDA’s accounting team. She is excited to meet her colleagues and contribute to the continued success of the department and the EDA team.

Outside of work, Jennipher is a proud mother of three boys.

Jessica DiLeo joined EDA in 2022 and specializes in prequalification, estimating operations and bid strategy. She serves as the dedicated prequalification lead, managing all general contractors (GC) and state prequalifications to ensure accurate, compliant and timely submissions. In addition, Jessica oversees the estimating support team, maintains critical compliance documentation and supports bid planning and execution from opportunity review through project award. She also plays an active role in business development by evaluating opportunities, strengthening GC relationships and aligning pursuits with EDA’s growth strategy.

Jessica Ferrau joined EDA in 2023 as executive assistant to the chief operating officer. With a background in higher education, fundraising, and retail, her expertise includes customer relations, communications, event planning, and organizational skills.

Jessica graduated from Bryn Athyn College with a bachelor's degree in business management and psychology.

Joe DeAngelis joined EDA in October 2021 as an assistant project manager and was promoted to project manager in 2026. He earned a degree in business administration from La Salle University.

A proud girl dad as of May 2025, he spends much of his time outside of work with his family. He’s an avid supporter of Philadelphia sports — cheering on the Eagles, Sixers, Flyers, Phillies, and Union — along with Notre Dame Football and Everton FC. Joe also enjoys hardcore music and catching live shows whenever his favorite bands are in town.