Our Team

Meet the people behind Seaco.

Strong residential construction depends on people working together across leadership, client communication, project management, field coordination and operations. Seaco Construction Group brings those roles together around one goal — keeping each project organized and moving forward.

Ownership
Don Merritt, Owner of Seaco Construction Group
Owner

Don Merritt

Don is the owner of Seaco Construction Group and helps lead the company’s residential construction operations. His role centers around the direction of the company and helping the team move projects forward from planning through construction.

Leadership • Construction • Project Direction
Russ Yavny, Partner at Seaco Construction Group
Partner

Russ Yavny

Russ is a partner in Seaco Construction Group and works alongside Don in supporting the direction of the company. Together, they help guide the business as the team manages residential construction projects throughout Northeast Florida.

Partnership • Leadership • Company Direction
Project & Operations Team
Joshua Cedeno, Project Development and Client Relations at Seaco Construction Group
Project Development & Client Relations

Joshua Cedeno

Joshua works with homeowners during the early stages of their projects, helping the Seaco team understand the property, project goals, scope and overall direction before the project moves into its next phase.

Project Development • Client Relations • Planning
Wes Cohen, Project Manager and Lead Carpenter at Seaco Construction Group
Project Manager & Lead Carpenter

Wes Cohen

Wes works closely with the construction team in the field, helping coordinate day-to-day project activity while also leading carpentry work. His role combines hands-on construction experience with project oversight as work progresses on site.

Project Management • Carpentry • Field Coordination
JG
HR, Operations & Design

Jazline Garcia

Jazline supports the people, operational and design side of Seaco Construction Group, helping maintain organization, communication and internal coordination while also contributing to design support throughout the client and project experience.

Operations • Team Support • Design
One team, connected throughout the project. From ownership and project development to field management and operations, Seaco works to keep the people responsible for the project connected from the first conversation through active construction.
Talk With Our Team
Working Together

One team from conversation to construction.

Residential projects involve many moving pieces. Our approach is centered around keeping communication, planning and project coordination connected as the work progresses.

01

Listen

We start by understanding what you want to build, change or improve and what matters most for the project.

02

Plan

The project is organized around the scope, property, selections and construction requirements involved.

03

Coordinate

Communication between the client, project team and trades helps keep the work moving in the right direction.

04

Build

The team stays focused on the details of the project as the work moves through active construction.

Our Approach

What we bring to every project.

Good construction is more than the work happening in the field. It also depends on communication, coordination and attention to the decisions that shape the finished project.

01

Clear Communication

We want clients to understand what is happening, what comes next and where decisions are needed.

02

Thoughtful Planning

Every project begins with understanding the property, scope and goals before the work moves forward.

03

Project Coordination

Residential construction requires coordination between schedules, trades, materials and project decisions.

04

Attention to the Details

The details matter throughout construction, from the larger scope of the project to the final finishes.

Start a Conversation

Ready to talk about your project?

Tell the Seaco team what you are planning and where the project is located. We can learn more about your goals and help determine the appropriate next step.