John Young began as an apprentice in Local 1/BAC (PCC) out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with D&A Masonry in 2000 and started running work as a foreman by 2005. In 2008, he joined Palmer Inc. as a foreman, and in 2021 became a superintendent with Structural Preservation Systems, working over the road in Atlanta, Georgia; Jacksonville, Florida; and Baltimore, Maryland. Since returning to Philadelphia, John worked as an estimator/project manager with Quinn Construction Inc. before joining EDA as a superintendent in October 2025. John has a passion for advocacy and safety and values integrity above all else.

Josh Freeman joined EDA with over 15 years of experience in metal wall panel estimating. He began his career at CENTRIA in 2009 as an estimator and progressed to the role of Senior Estimator and Team Lead. Before CENTRIA, Josh worked as a material estimator at Toll Brothers in Morrisville, PA.

Juanita Schneider joined EDA in 2024 as the Executive Assistant to CEO Ed DeAngelis. She brings over 20 years of extensive executive administrative support and business management experience from a variety of industries such as higher education, manufacturing, the non-profit sector, and healthcare. Upon graduating, she built a career as a successful executive assistant with additional experience in program and project management. Juanita also has several years of experience in event planning and corporate training. She will always step up to a challenge and be willing to help where needed.

Juanita earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Management from Peirce College. Juanita currently expects to complete the required coursework for her Master’s in Organizational Development with a concentration in Project Management in the next few months from Eastern University.

Julianne Mundy joined EDA as a Safety Specialist in 2023, a role in which she is responsible for overseeing different job sites and ensuring that all employees are working safely and efficiently. Her top priority is making sure everyone returns home the same way they came to work.

Julianne earned a Bachelor's Degree in Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management from Rowan University. She is also pursing a Master's in Emergency Management from John Jay College.

Outside of her professional career, Julianne enjoys cooking, singing, and going to the beach regardless of the weather.

Karissa Czepiga joined EDA in 2019 as the Administrative Coordinator of Culture and quickly ascended to the role of Culture Coordinator. In this capacity, she spearheads all employee engagement initiatives, ensuring that every member of EDA feels empowered, supported, and genuinely looks forward to their work every day. Karissa collaborates closely with both our field and office teams, seamlessly integrating EDA's distinctive culture into their daily operations.

Prior to joining EDA, Karissa accrued over a decade of experience in higher education. Armed with a Master's Degree in Organizational Leadership, she boasts more than 18 years of expertise in operational management, event logistics and execution, fostering collaboration across constituencies, and enhancing employee training and retention through the deliberate cultivation of a positive organizational culture.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Karissa cherishes time with her family, indulges in amateur photography, and is often found swimming or enjoying the beach.

Kaylee Czerniak is a student at Bucks County Technical High School, where she is studying multimedia, digital design and programming. As the first EDA Duckling, she is excited to begin her internship at EDA and gain hands-on experience in a professional office environment.

Outside of school and work, Kaylee enjoys spending time with friends, reading and ice skating.