Joey Vidal, Sales
Joey graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Justice Administration from
Wayland Baptist University in 2006. Joey has over 24 years of experience
in law enforcement and is currently a detective with the San Antonio Police
Department. Joey initiates new customer development and ensures an excellent
client experience from beginning to end.
Edwin Vidal, Principal
Edwin Vidal began his professional construction management career after
earning BBA from Schreiner University, with a concentration in management.
His direct construction experience has progressed from an entry-level
Construction Superintendent, onto Project Manager. He founded Vidal Construction
in 2008 and has been a part of the business through every aspect. He has
held WRT, ASD, FRT, and Haag Inspector certifications. He has also obtained
Texas All Lines Adjuster, P&C, Group I, LRA licenses. He is fluent
Spanish, and proficient with AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, and Xactimate
28 software. He has successfully completed over 20 million dollars in
ground-up construction projects and insurance-related property claims.
In college, Edwin Vidal was recognized as an NAIA All American Honorable
Mention basketball player and also played professional basketball in Europe
and Central America.
Owen Gunn, Project Manager
Owen has been working in the construction field for over 20 years and has
an outstanding construction background. Owen Gunn was Superintendent of
CRAM Roofing and went on to be Project Manager in charge of all construction
work performed at Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base, in North Carolina.
Candace Scott, Project Manager
Candace Scott serves as the Project Manager for the Houston Branch of Vidal
Construction. She brings with her over a decade of experience in customer
service and project management. As a full time interior designer who earned
her degree in 2000 from McNeese State University, she has a particularly
skilled eye for small details. She has been a small business owner since
2006 (first serving in a management capacity handling daily business operations
for ten locations concurrently within a family owned business and then
buiding her own successful interior design company - Showcase Mi Casa
Construction and Design, in 2008). Candace prioritizes friends, family
and forming relationships with people. When she does work for any of her
clients, they become a part of her circle, and she makes sure that the
service they receive is of the highest caliber.
Juan Fraga, Expeditor and Craftsman
Juan Fraga is a skilled, reliable craftsman with 18 years of experience
in homebuilding. Juan assists Vidal Construction with material expediting,
finish carpentry, general labor, roofing, light framing, plumbing repairs,
demolition, and content manipulation. He safely operates company vehicles
and provides excellent customer service.
Aja Vidal, Office Administrator
Aja Vidal graduated with a degree in English Communication Arts in 2000
from St. Mary’s University where she played college soccer. Aja
later gained her teaching certification from The University of Texas at
San Antonio. She taught high school English for 10 years in both San Antonio
and Houston and she has also coached high school soccer. Aja assists with
daily office operations.
April Vidal, Office Manager
April Vidal brings many skills to Vidal Construction with her business
degree in marketing, a master's degree in education, and experience
in human resources, member services, and management. She has 13 years
of experience working in customer service along with 7 years in the education
field. She is driven to making our clients the top priority. April handles
marketing, billing, account receivables, payroll, and assisting Project Managers.
Lissie Salinas, Project Coordinator
Lissie Salinas has extensive knowledge and skills assisting clients with
project selections. Her love for construction started at 16 years of age
as she worked for her grandfather’s hardware store. She earned a
Bachelors of Science degree in 2016 from the University of Incarnate Word
with a minor in Psychology. With Lissie’s knowledge, skills, and
experience, she is the right person to assist our clients with their residential
and commercial construction needs.
Diane Welchman, Project Coordinator
With 18 years of experience in the real estate business and 4 years of
construction knowledge, Diane's passion for working with people makes
her a strong asset to the Vidal Construction team. Diane is a Colorado
native that recently relocated to Texas, and brings not only her love
of the outdoors with her, but her customer service strengths as well.
Amanda Cassady - Project Coordinator
A long-time San Antonio resident, Amanda has over 15 years of experience
in accounting. She enjoys spending as much time as possible on the softball
field, and her sense of team work carries from the field to the office,
where she utilizes her customer service skills on a daily basis to assist
our clients with their needs.
Laura Evans, Administrative Assistant
Laura Evans has worked in the customer service field for over 15 years.
Her degree in Radio, Television, & Broadcast has made her an exceptional
Administrative Assistant where she handles daily office duties and phone
calls. She has lived in various countries such as Germany & Guam which
has proven to provide her with the necessary skills to be exceptionally
culturally competent. She assists our clients with ease and kindness by
using her unique background and personality.
Sarah Bruce, Project Manager/Estimator​
Sarah Bruce has been working in the construction field for 12 years and
has an extensive background in insurance adjusting. She is originally
from Austin, Texas, and enjoys women’s soccer and fishing. Her knowledge
of estimating software and passion for helping others make her a great
part of the Vidal Construction team.