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.

James Eubanks brings more than 35 years of hands-on experience in the construction industry, with the majority of his career focused on residential and commercial roofing projects. Over the years, he has developed extensive knowledge in all phases of roofing operations, project coordination, job-site management, safety compliance, scheduling, customer relations and quality control.

In addition to owning and operating his own construction company, James has served in supervisory and project management roles where he managed subcontractors, coordinated crews, oversaw production schedules and ensured projects were completed efficiently and to high standards. His experience has allowed him to build strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills while working in fast-paced construction environments.

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.

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.