As the President of ELA Group, Inc., Edward L. Angel leads new and renovation construction projects, focusing on federal contracts and healthcare facilities. Among his notable projects is the 307th BW HQ renovation at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana, where he oversaw the phased renovation of a 23,000-square-foot building, a project valued at $4 million. He also managed the renovation of the Riverview Theater and Hall in Shreveport, Louisiana, a project that involved updating finishes and MEP systems at a cost of $2.8 million. Additionally, he directed the renovation of the NSU Auditorium in Natchitoches, Louisiana, a project worth $195,000.
In his role as President and CEO of All Seasons Construction, he established and managed a thriving construction business, handling projects ranging from $500,000 to $3.5 million. His key achievements include the Converse High School Addition, where he increased the school's capacity by 30% while ensuring the project was completed on schedule and within budget. He also managed the renovation of the LSU Library, converting the space into a new university bookstore, classrooms, and administrative offices. Another significant accomplishment was overseeing the Civic Center Expansion, where he successfully managed the completion of a 22,000-square-foot addition, delivered under budget and on time.
During his tenure with the United States Air Force, he held several important roles, including Colonel, Air Combat Command Civil Engineer, and Captain/Civil Engineer. His achievements during this period include leading the construction of $72 million in airbase support facilities for airmen at Coalition Village in Qatar, managing the $65 million runway construction at Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan, and directing the $45 million construction of Balad Air Base in Iraq, which included aircraft parking ramps and a new concrete runway.
Edward's educational background is extensive. He earned a Master of Business Administration from Centenary College in Shreveport, Louisiana, in 1993, a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering from North Dakota State University in Fargo, North Dakota, in 1984, and a Bachelor of Science in Construction Technology from Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, Louisiana, in 1975. He also holds a Louisiana Contractor's License in Building Construction, Mechanical, and Municipal/Public Works, as well as a commercial pilot's license with an instrument rating.