PRA - Key Persons


David Bearden

Job Titles:
  • Director
David is a hardworking project controls professional in-depth risk and controls experience in the construction of large-scale projects, infrastructure projects, and interior fit-outs. David received both his Bachelor and Master of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Alabama.

Elena Keung

Job Titles:
  • Partner
Elena leads PRA's administration services. Leveraging over 20 years of construction industry experience through progressive roles as project engineer, site superintendent, estimator, and cost manager at leading construction and management companies, she can quickly identify critical issues and key elements for project success. At PRA, she provides technical support and cost forecasting, reinforcing processes that mitigate project risk. Elena holds an MS in Real Estate Finance from New York University, a BS in Civil Engineering from Polytechnic University, and a LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

Nicholas Kizoulis

Job Titles:
  • Director
Nick has extensive experience in cost management and estimating in the construction industry. He currently oversees cost management for a major financial institution's retail and wealth management sector projects. Nick obtained a degree in Architecture at NJIT.

Sal Mazzeo

Job Titles:
  • Partner
Sal leads PRA's sales and day-to-day operations. An accomplished engineer with construction and design expertise, he gained a deep understanding of effective project processes by working extensively with prominent institutions and construction management companies. At PRA, he combines his technical knowledge and business expertise to drive project success using proven risk-based methodologies. Sal holds an MBA in business administration from Columbia University, an MS in construction management from the New Jersey Institute of Technology, and a doctoral degree in civil engineering from the University of Palermo.

Sopan Desai

Job Titles:
  • Director
Sopan leads the Corporate, Infrastructure and Small Projects sectors for a major financial institution. Providing solutions-based cost management and estimating services, he achieves clients' goals with his expertise in team leadership and client service. Sopan graduated from NJIT with an MS in Civil Engineering and Construction Management.