On Tuesday, April 1, the CLC hosted a Coffee Chat with Ed DeAngelis, President of EDA Contractors, Inc. The conversation was led by CLC Officer Kaitlin Carpenter of PDM Constructors, Inc.

Ed shared his journey from paper boy to working at Belcher Roofing before launching EDA in 1999. He highlighted the importance of networking, being of service, and stepping outside your comfort zone.

Emphasizing the value of “just showing up,” he encouraged young professionals to seize opportunities by being present and engaged. The discussion ended with a Q&A, where attendees more gained valuable insights from Ed’s experience and advice.