Our Team
Harmon Parker
President & Founder - Bridging the Gap Africa
Harmon Parker, the founder of BtGA, constructed his first footbridge in Kenya in 1997 in response to the need for a local village. Since then, BTGA has built more than 60 footbridges in rural Kenya. In 2010, Harmon was selected as one of the world's Top Ten CNN Heroes, an honor of a lifetime. Harmon hopes the award will build awareness for the need of life-saving footbridges across the globe. He has a passion for adventure, music, and to help others who are in need.
Bobby Reese
Country Manager - Bridging the Gap Africa
Bobby Reese is a registered Professional Engineer. He graduated in 2009 from the University of Arkansas with an M.S. in Civil Engineering. Bobby has a background in bridge design having worked as a Bridge Engineer with the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department for over 3 years. He was born in Zimbabwe and lived there until moving to Arkansas for college. Currently Bobby and his wife are back in Africa living and working just outside of Nairobi, Kenya.
Peris Kahindi
Bridge Engineer - Bridging the Gap Africa
Peris is a registered graduate engineer.
She graduated from the Technical University of Mombasa in 2018 with a bachelor's degree in Civil engineering. After graduation, she worked for a construction contracting firm in Mombasa for about one year before joining BtGA in 2019. Since then, Peris has become very passionate about bridge building and has helped build several bridges in various places in Kenya.
Peris was born and schooled in the coastal region of Kenya and later moved to Kitale in 2019 where she works from the BtGA's Kitale Office.
She got married in early 2022 and settled in Kitale together with her husband.
Silas Chelimo
Accountant - Bridging the Gap Africa
Silas Chelimo holds a degree in Business Management. He is also a professionally trained accountant – CPA. He has worked for BtGA Ltd since 2018. Silas has more than 15 years experience working with nonprofit organizations. He is passionate about the improvement of the lives of the less priviledged communities. He loves to serve others, studying and spending time with his family
Sila Asena Ndeges
Workshop Manager/Site Foreman - BtGA
Sila Asena Ndeges is currently the workshop Manager at Bridging the Gap Africa. He is a very talented skilled worker born and raised in Kakamega, Kenya. He has a wide range of experience as mason, welder and a carpenter, all acquired on job training. He has over 5 years’ experience as a labor foreman at bridge construction sites.
Julliet Ndonga
ICT and Operations
Julliet Ndonga, the current ICT and Business Support Manager at Bridging the Gap Africa, brings a wealth of expertise across Information Systems Management, Web Design and Development, and Digital Literacy. Her career spans seven years in Information Technology and five years in Market Intelligence, Quality Management, ISO processes and Audit, Data Editing, and Analysis.
Previously, at Kantar Group – Kenya, she held the role of Quality Management Executive, overseeing projects spanning 28 African countries. Her diverse experience reflects adaptability and versatility, nurtured through engagement across varied disciplines.
Juliet's cosmopolitan background and analytical curiosity about different cultures enrich her ability to navigate negotiations that require harmonizing diverse national approaches to shared challenges. Beyond her professional pursuits, she finds joy in writing, cooking, and exploring new destinations through travel.