Tasa Blackmon, Project Coordinator
Tasa brings more than 20 years of unique administrative support experience,
serving as both a military medic and within the customer service industry.
She is actively completing her bachelor’s degree in Project Management
with the University of Arizona’s Global Campus. Originally from
a military family in Baton Rouge, she has travelled the world since childhood,
landing in San Antonio in 2012. She enjoys the collaborative nature of
Vidal Construction’s team and looks forward to building with the
growth and vision of the company.
Keith Corona, Estimator
Keith has worked as a Catastrophe Adjuster for the past 5 years and has
been in the insurance industry since 2012. He has worked both the Property
and Auto side of insurance claims for a multitude of companies and has
extensive knowledge in the claims handling process. In addition to the
insurance field, Keith has assisted in estimating for his father’s
construction company for many years as well. Keith loves spending time
with his family which consists of his high school sweetheart of 14 years
and their 3 children.
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.
Juan Fraga, Craftsman & Expeditor
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.
Elio Gonzalez, Craftsman
Raised in the Rio Grande Valley, Elio started the path into his construction
career at the age of 16, working for his father’s family business.
Over the years, he has become a well-rounded expert in a variety of skills,
including carpentry, hard surface flooring, paint, electric, remodels,
and commercial experience. With 26 years in the business, he is a valuable
asset to the Vidal Construction team and brings his passion for the construction
industry into every project.
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.
Adan Martinez, Craftsman
Adan has a diverse skillset, and handles framing, carpentry, drywall, texture,
and painting. With over ten years of construction experience, he takes
great pride in his work, and with helping our customers restore their
homes. The satisfaction of seeing people happy with a job well is a driving
force for Adan.
Joey Melgoza, Estimator/Project Manager
Joey Melgoza serves as the Project Manager for the Austin branch of Vidal
Construction. He graduated from Concordia University where he studied
business and construction management. After attending college, he played
minor league baseball for 6 years where he would work part time in construction.
He now has 20 years of experience working in commercial and residential
construction all throughout Texas. His extensive knowledge of construction
and his great level of attention to detail make him an exceptional Project
Manager and part of our team.
Wylie Miller, Estimator/Project Manager
Hailing from Kansas City, MO, Wylie entered the construction world at the
age of twelve operating equipment and grew with the industry throughout
college. He attended Central Methodist University, earning a degree in
computer science with a minor in math and physics, and played baseball
as the team’s pitcher. He moved to Texas in 2017 and is currently
assisting our customers as an estimator, proficient in using XActimate
28 estimating software, and serving as a project manager throughout the state.
Lissie Salinas, Estimator/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, and is proficient in using XActimate 28 estimating
software. With Lissie’s knowledge, skills, and experience, she is
the right person to assist our clients with their residential and commercial
construction needs.
Sameer has a B.A. in Economics with a minor in Business Management from
The University of Texas at Austin. He has 17 years of sales, operations
and customer service experience in a broad range of fields including banking,
mortgage, retail, and security. He also has 5 years management experience
in banking and oil and gas. Sameer previously owned and operated his own
food truck in San Antonio called Rickshaw Stop for 5 years. It was showcased
on Food Network and Cooking Channel! Sameer is proficient in XActimate
and his focus attention to detail are strong assets for the Vidal Construction team.
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
every aspect of the business and has been a member of the company for
eight years.
April Vidal brings many skills to Vidal Construction with her business
degree in marketing, a master's degree in education, proficiency in
XActimate 28 estimating software, 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, estimating, and assisting Project Managers.
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 50 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.