Michael Coar joined EDA in 2011 and is currently the Director of Engineering. In this role, Michael leads a team of technical experts across EDA's various commercial envelope disciplines, providing leadership, guidance, and executive oversight to ensure that customers are being served with the best products and applications intended to exceed expectations. Michael has over 23 years of industry experience in exterior wall systems, from estimating to project management.

Michael graduated from Drexel University with a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. Michael was recruited to Drexel to play D-1 Ice Hockey, where he was a team captain and helped lead Drexel to its very first conference championship in 2001.

Outside of his professional life, Michael is a grateful husband and a proud father to a wonderful autistic boy. He is an avid fan of the Phillies, Eagles, Flyers, and Yankees. Michael enjoys being outdoors, sipping whiskey by a fire, and listening to music. Continually striving for self-improvement, Michael has learned to be flexible, appreciate the small things, celebrate the little wins, and always try to see the positives in everything.

Mike joined EDA in 2008 as a service tech, before taking on a foreman position in 2010. He currently serves as EDA’s Quality Control Manager.
Mike Blackie started roofing in 1988 with a commercial roofing company based out of York, PA. In 1992, he began residential roofing in the Philadelphia region.

Michael Garvey began his career at EDA in April 2018 as a driver. After nearly four years in that role, he was promoted to Inventory Manager in October 2022. In August 2024, Michael was promoted once again, this time to Supervisor of Shop Operations.

Prior to joining EDA, Michael attended Father Judge High School, where he was active in football, basketball, and student council. He later pursued studies in construction management at the Community College of Philadelphia.

Outside of work, Michael enjoys spending quality time with friends and family, golfing, and enduring the endless ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan.

Mike Shoemaker, known to many as “Mikey Shoes,” was born and raised in South Philadelphia and brings extensive knowledge of the construction industry to EDA. He joined the team in December 2025 as a Superintendent. Known for his strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to take initiative, and collaborative approach, Mike works effectively with project teams throughout every phase of the construction process.

Outside of work, Mike is married to his wife, Lisa, and is a proud father of four: Michael Jr., Joseph, Giuliana, and Giovanna.

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Mikenson Michaud joined EDA as Warehouse Manager for the NY/NJ region in 2023. Mikenson has been in the logistics industry for over 10 years. He started out in the humanitarian field before his efforts as coordinator in warehouses.

Mikenson loves solving problems, self-evaluating his own work, and brainstorming new ideas with his team. He believes that bringing a change with calculated risks keeps his job exciting, and his team motivated.

Mitchell Horwitz has more than 15 years of sales experience as a jewelry wholesaler to independent stores. He later served as office manager of a high-volume dental practice for many years. In that role, he was a key contact for internal (coworkers) and external (patients and vendors) communication, helping to maintain a safe, efficient, and positive work environment.

Mitchell was proudly born and raised in Northeast Philadelphia and enjoys running, going to the gym, and spending time with family.

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Nathan Wright Started joined EDA as Safety Coordinator in March of 2024. His professional experience includes four years as Biosafety Coordinator at Temple University.

Nathan graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) in 2015 with a Bachelors Degree in Sports Administration.

Outside of his professional career, Nathan enjoys cooking and playing in basketball, baseball, and softball leagues.

Nicholas Mata joined EDA as a Safety Coordinator in 2024 . Previously, he gained valuable experience as a project manager, where he honed his skills in leadership, project planning, and risk management.

Nicholas is committed to furthering his education and is currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program at Thomas Jefferson University. His diverse background and ongoing academic pursuits equip him with a comprehensive understanding of safety protocols and project execution.

On a personal level, Nicholas enjoys listening to music of all genres and spending quality time with his fiancé and dog, Bruno. You can find him relaxing at the beach and playing video games during his free time.