ABOUT US

Heidi Shuster brings thirty-five years of experience in the areas of civil construction,
drilling / blasting, restoration services and construction management, to ECA. Her
experience has been quite diverse, from being a mother to a laborer loading explosives
in the field and finally to President of ECA. Today Heidi’s roles include executive duties,
accounts payable and monitoring payroll., Heidi demonstrates a strong Blue-Collar
sleeve rolled up work ethic, through her hands on management, high level of
professionalism, and attention to detail.

He has over 36 years of experience in the earthmoving and blasting industries. He has worked
on mining, construction, and demolition projects since 1978 and his work has carried him to 12
different states. Jim is an instructor of blasting recertification in Pennsylvania and Maryland. He
is a member of the International, Keystone and Potomac chapters of the International Society of
Explosive Engineers as well as serving as president of the Central Pennsylvania Association of
Paving & Excavating Contractors.
Jim has been involved in electrical line civil construction since 2009.

Aimee has been a hard-working and dedicated employee of East Coast Access, where she
handles an array of responsibilities from Accounts Receivable and Payable to Contract
Management. Prior to joining East Coast Access, Aimee worked for the GSA, General Services
Administration, as a Financial Analyst for the OCFO, Office of Chief Financial Officer. Her
abilities and knowledge have been instrumental to ensuring the administrative success of the
team.
– 2011 Graduate from Caplin University with an Associate Degree in Accounting

Mark’s 19 plus years of experience in Right of Way (ROW) Access, mass grading, road
construction, pipe installation, and various civil construction projects have proven influential to
East Coast Access. Having grew up in his family’s excavating and trucking business, Mark also
brings a vast knowledge not only in operating heavy equipment but the ability to repair and
maintenance directly, on-site as needed, reducing any protentional delays in construction. His
pride in ensuring projects maintain safety, scheduling, efficiency, and his ability to address any
issues that may arise with ease, all while valuing the teamwork of his crews and the relationship
with clients speaks volumes about his reputation and work ethic making him the ideal Operation
Manager for the ECA Team.
– Class A Commercial Driver’s License with Hazardous Endorsement
– Licensed Blaster
– OSHA 30 Certified
– OSHA 10 Certified
– American Red Cross Adult First Aid/CPR/AED Certified
– MOP Energy/Substation Training/Clearances
– DOT; Reasonable Suspicion: What Supervisors need to know Training/Certified
– Slope and Confined Space Safety Certified
– Rough Terrain Operator Safety Certified

Mallie is a 2012 graduate of Kent State University with a BS in Interdisciplinary Studies. His
undergraduate coursework included classes in business and entrepreneurship as well as a
minor in advertising. He was a 3-year letterman on the KSU men’s wrestling team, a 2012
NCAA Division I National Tournament qualifier, and a team representative on the Student-
Athlete Advisory Committee. Mallie graduated from the Shippensburg University MBA program in May 2021. His MBA coursework covers topics
that include organizational behavior and leadership, economics and financial management,
information systems, supply chain management, and marketing.
Mallie has worked in the construction industry his entire life. He began as an equipment
operator and blaster before becoming a small crew and shop foreman. Mallie believes that
exceeding customer expectations of value and quality while working safely should be a high-
priority goal of our organization. In order to achieve that, all jobs must start with a complete
accounting of the entire scope of work and a contract that is in the best interest of all parties.

37 years of diversified experience in High Voltage Electrical Transmission, Power Plant and
Civil Construction. Specialized in Deep Foundation Installation of Caissons, Vibratory/Driven
Piles, Direct Embeds, Rock Drilling and Solider Beam Shoring.

Angie has been a dedicated employee of East Coast Access where she ensures that all of the
equipment and vehicles are properly maintained and comply with FMCSA and DOT safety
standards and regulations. Prior to joining East Coast Access Angie was a licensed Medical
Assistant. Her caring nature, be it with her four grandchildren or her horses, has proven to be a
valuable asset in her role with East Coast.

With 30 years of experience in substation construction, ground-wells, grounding, piping, Right of Way Access and excavation and grading, Dave has a multi-talented level of construction knowledge. He has managed crews on several large-scale projects and is diligent in ensuring that the safety and efficiency of his crew gets the project completed on time and within budget.

– OSHA 10 Certified
– Holds certification in Commercial Energy Conservation Codes in Maryland and Delaware
– American Red Cross Adult
– First Aid/CPR/AED Certified
– Substation Training

Jons’ 25-year experience began in Bridge and Heavy Highway Excavation and underground trenching, prior to transitioning his career into Right of Way Access and restoration. Jon offers an array of valuable skills; his ability to understand and read prints, oversee projects and lead crews, ensure all safety, regulatory and compliances are followed, while maintaining the expected project budgets and completion dates. John is an influential part of the East Coast Access team.

– Class A Commercial Driver’s License
– OSHA 10 Certification
– OSHA Trenching and Sloping Certification
– OSHA Transmission and Distribution Certification

Dan dedicates himself as an honest and dependable employee who tackles any job and its challenges with determination and a strong work ethic. He works right along with his crew, never asking them to take on anything he, himself, wouldn’t. Dan takes great pride in not only his crew, himself and their work but in their efficiency to get the job completed. Having 18 years’ experience in the construction industry Dan’s talents include mass excavation and grading, pipe installation, road building, Right of Way Access, equipment operating and he holds a Class A Commercial Driver’s License. He has been with East Coast Access since 2016 where Dan has supervised various large-scale projects.

Dan began his career on a dairy farm which is what gave him the skill sets to become successful within the construction industry and a vital team member to East Coast Access.

– OSHA 10 Certified
– American Red Cross Adult First Aid/CPR/AED Certified