Serving Naperville and Chicagoland

meet the team

Meet the faces behind the Opal Exteriors team. Family owned and operated, serving Chicagoland for 23 Years.

Meet Opal

Just like every good home should, Opal started with a strong foundation. Our foundation began in 2003 with founders, Voytek Opalski and Tara Dawn. With their industry expertise, leadership skills and commitment to their craft, they set out to build an exterior remodeling enterprise, Opal Exteriors!

Opal began with an approach to remodeling centered around teamwork, expert craftsmanship, high-quality building materials, and customer satisfaction. This approach was paramount to our success as we gained new customers through referrals, building our reputation as one of the top contractors in the area.

Today, Opal has an outstanding team that’s dedicated to delivering the same wonderful remodeling experience that built it. Opal Exteriors is a local, family-owned and -operated company improving home in the west and southwest suburbs of Chicagoland. Our focus is on residential exterior renovation with a specialty in curb appeal upgrades, durability, and green remodeling.

The Opal Experience

You’ll feel right at home with Opal Exteriors by your side! We work one-on-one with you to craft a remodeling experience tailored to your needs and wants. You and your home deserve the remodeling experience with beautiful lasting results and plenty of smiles. Discover the Opal experience!

Process

Our Process

No matter what type of remodeling project we perform for you, we understand that it was the result of your due consideration and diligent research. That’s why we have established a careful process that ensures you receive exactly the top-notch products and installation service you expect.

Step One

Getting Started

When you reach out to us, an Opal Exteriors team member will discuss your project with you in detail to determine how we can best fulfill your needs. We’ll then schedule an appointment for one of our friendly project consultants to meet with you in your home.

Step Two

Questions? Call 847-380-8868 in Des Plaines and 888-676-6725 in Naperville

Initial Meeting

Through our in-home meeting, our consultant will assess the scope of your project and perform a basic evaluation of your home. We will also take initial measurements and review your project details and all your options.

Step Three

Preparation & Design

We’ll design a solution-based plan of work to achieve your desired outcome. Together, we’ll visualize how your renovated home will look and select top-quality materials for long-lasting performance and attractive color pairings for heightened curb appeal.

Step Four

Learn more about our top-of-the-line products in Naperville 888-676-6725

Proposal & Estimate

We will map out the entire project and help you understand what to expect. We do this by discussing the materials we’ll incorporate as well as our qualifications and assurances so that you can make an informed decision. At Opal Exteriors, most estimates are free.

Step Five

Contract Signing

As your remodeling partner, we will keep you informed once the contract is signed. To help you prepare, we will tell you weeks in advance when you can expect our team to begin working on your home. And we’ll schedule your project at the time that works for you.

Step Six

Project Installation

An experienced and knowledgeable project manager will oversee your project to ensure that everything goes smoothly. You can trust that we’ll keep you updated throughout and promptly address any questions or concerns you have along the way.

Step Seven

Cleanup

After we finish your project, we will clean up thoroughly so that you can start enjoying your new renovation immediately. As a remodeler dedicated to sustainability, we haul away old building materials to a disposal partner that recycles and reclaims as many as possible.

Step Eight

Final Walkthough

A crew leader will take the time to conduct a complete walkthrough with you. We will provide you with all warranty and project paperwork, answer any questions you have, and show you how to use and care for your newly installed home products.

Our Team

Tara Dawn

Co-Owner & Marketing Manager: click my image to learn more

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications with a Minor in Biology at Colorado State University, Pueblo, Colorado Digital Marketing Institute ongoing classes!

Questions? Call 847-380-8868 in Des Plaines and 888-676-6725 in Naperville

Favorite thing about Opal:

Opal collectively shares the same goal of making sure customers receive quality remodeling. I am amazed how we are able to attract such talented people to our company!

Specialty Training:

James Hardie Factory TrainedGAF Factory Trained
ThermaTru Door Factory Trained
Alside Supply past employee!
Andersen Windows Factory Trained
Kolbe Windows Factory Trained
Advertising/Marketing: BradleyCooper%40ThisIsRicky.ca Direct Line: 331.472.8816

Learn more about our top-of-the-line products in Naperville 888-676-6725

Favorite Product Opal offers:

Belly Bands. I love all our products, but I do get excited when Belly Bands are used on homes.

Best Part about your Job:

I love talking to people about their experiences they have had with us!

What is your favorite spot in Naperville:

29 Bar above Potters Places and The River Walk!

Favorite Food:

Green Chili smothered hamburgers from my Native Colorado.

Favorite TV Show:

Seinfeld

If you ran Opal for a day, what would you do?

I wish I had more time to create “Thank You” gifts for my co-workers.

Everyone at Opal would describe you as…

Passionate about doing things correctly. Social. Has high expectations.

Voytek Opalski

Co-Owner & General Manager: click my image to learn more

Education:

Technical School of Communication, Technology & Electronics

Specialty Training:

Roofing license holder
Vinyl Siding Institute certified installer
James Hardie Factory Trained
GAF Factory Trained
Andersen Windows Factory Trained
Installing experience of 15 years(windows, doors, siding, roofing)
OSHA certified
Scaffolding certified
EPA Lead Certified

Kolbe Windows Factory Trained

Favorite thing about Opal:

The way the company is growing and changing every day. I love to hire new and interesting people and getting to know them. I love being the top contractor in the area!

Favorite Product Opal offers:

I like the windows that we offer; Kolbe & Provia have a very nice product offering!

Best Part about your Job:

Being able to put own ideas into real life work environments. There are constant challenges.

What is your favorite spot in Naperville:

Downtown for sure!

Favorite Food:

Steak, Ice cream

Favorite TV Show:

The Speed Channel’s Motor Racing

If you ran Opal for a day, what would you do?

I guess I am doing it : )

Everyone at Opal would describe you as…

Fair, quality driven, and a high-standard guy!

Jamyn Harrold

Sales Manager: click my image to learn more

Education:

Associates in Business Administration

Favorite thing about Opal:

The Ownership And Vision For The Future

Best Part about your Job:

Working With A Great Team!

Favorite Food:

Gyro

Favorite TV Show:

House

If you ran Opal for a day, what would you do?

Lol…My Same Job!

Everyone at Opal would describe you as…

An Enigma

Jesse Tegen

Project Consultant: click my image to learn more

Education:

Hospitality Management & Culinary Arts (College of DuPage)

Specialty Training:

Kolbe Factory Trained
Andersen Window Certified
Provia Windows & Doors

Favorite thing about Opal:

The teamwork & Camaraderie of the staff

Favorite Product Opal offers:

ProVia Entry Doors- I enjoy designing them with our clients and the finished product always impresses

Best Part about your Job:

Meeting all the great clients that are referred to Opal

What is your favorite spot in Chicagoland:

Allegory in Downtown Naperville (Fantastic food and Cocktails)

Favorite Food:

Hummus- I think I may hold the world record for how much of it I eat

Favorite TV Show:

Curb Your Enthusiasm

If you ran Opal for a day, what would you do?

Definitely a field trip to the paintball field for a fun team building activity

Everyone at Opal would describe you as…

Hard worker and Sarcastic for sure

Steve Knizka

Production Manager : click my image to learn more

Education:

Technical School of Communication, Technology & Electronics

Specialty Training:

Vinyl Siding Institute certified installer
James Hardie Factory Trained
GAF Factory Trained
Andersen Windows Factory Trained
Installing experience of 15 years(windows, doors, siding, roofing)
OSHA certified
Scaffolding certified

Favorite thing about Opal:

The Employees

Favorite Product Opal offers:

My favorite product is the labor and service we offer!

Best Part about your Job:

Meeting with our homeowners!

What is your favorite spot in Naperville:

Naperville River Walk area!

Favorite Food:

Portillos, yummy!

Favorite TV Show:

The Mentalist

If you ran Opal for a day, what would you do?

We are moving away from actual file folders and I would like to see more of this. Otherwise, I think both Tara and Voytek are doing awesome job of running Opal.

Everyone at Opal would describe you as…

Scuba Steve! The expert….the MAN!!!

Jacek (Jack) Kaminski

Project Manager: click my image to learn more

Education:

High school, Andersen Factory training 2019

Favorite thing about Opal:

Nice people all around!

Favorite Product Opal offers:

Provia entry doors

Best Part about your Job:

Every day is different

What is your favorite spot in Western Suburbs:

Waterfall Glen forest preserve.

Favorite Food:

Tapas – Spanish food.

Favorite TV Show:

no favorite tv show

Everyone at Opal would describe you as…

A happy person who is running around usually.

Karel (Carl) Reznicek

Project Manager

Brad Grusnick

Customer Service: click my image to learn more

Education:

Bachelor’s in Theatre from Northwestern University

Favorite thing about Opal:

Opal is a leader in destroying the stereotype of a typical contractor. We care about you, we care about your project, and we care about your home. We stand by our work and make sure that there is open communication every step of the way. Homeowners aren’t just a price tag to Opal, it is a relationship fostered on mutual respect and trust!

Favorite Product Opal offers:

The Kolbe Ultra Series Tilt-Turn window gives the homeowner two different options with European hardware for a hinged window and a tilted window. I think it is a really slick and clever product.

Best Part about your Job:

I get to talk to people every day to help get their home a little closer to being their dream home. And my amazing co-workers who are always there with an answer and a smile.

What is your favorite spot in our area:

Portillo’s and Andy’s Frozen Custard

Favorite Food:

Tie between tavern-style pizza and Grandma’s pierogis.

Favorite TV Show:

The West Wing.

If you ran Opal for a day, what would you do?

We would offer the same great service but with an Ice Cream Social and a Bouncy House.

Everyone at Opal would describe you as…

Problem solver with a good sense of humor.

Justin Webb

Project Consultant: click my image to learn more

Education:

Indiana University – Kelly School of Business – Business Management

Favorite thing about Opal:

Being able to offer our customers high quality exterior products, fantastic
customer service, and our wonderful team.

Favorite Product Opal offers:

James Hardie Siding

Best Part about your Job:

Having a fun sales team!

What is your favorite spot in our area:

Sullivan’s Steakhouse

Favorite Food:

Steak and Lobster

Favorite TV Show:

Yellowstone and Seinfeld

If you ran Opal for a day, what would you do?

Buy Pizza for the whole team and go to a Cubs game.

Everyone at Opal would describe you as…

Determined, Caring, and Fun.

Agape Batan

Customer Service: click my image to learn more

Education:

Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Favorite thing about Opal:

My job and my workmates

Favorite Product Opal offers:

Everything! I love looking at before and after pictures

Best Part about your Job:

Hearing satisfied and thankful customers

Favorite Food:

Burger and Fries

Favorite TV Show:

Game of Thrones

If you ran Opal for a day, what would you do?

If it’s only for a day, I’d treat everyone with lunch and dinner

Everyone at Opal would describe you as…

Supportive to the team!

Tarah "Ty" Ybarra

Office Manager: click my image to learn more

Education:

West Aurora High School

Favorite thing about Opal:

It’s a company that is dedicated to high quality work and a truly wonderful remodeling experience!

Favorite Product Opal offers:

James Hardie Siding!

Best Part about your Job:

Helping our clients through the transformation of their homes!

What is your favorite spot to visit:

New Orleans French Quarter

Favorite Food:

Tacos!

Favorite TV Show:

The Big Bang Theory

If you ran Opal for a day, what would you do?

Allow pets in the showroom and bring my dog to work!

Everyone at Opal would describe you as…

Helpful and a Production Assistant Badd Ass!

Katie DeBoard

Opal Administration: click my image to learn more

Education:

Some College

Favorite thing about Opal:

The people! Everyone that works here is fantastic and our homeowners are
amazing!

Favorite Product Opal offers:

James Hardie

Best Part about your Job:

Being a part of creating people’s dream homes!

What is your favorite spot in our area:

Danny’s Pub & Grill in Naperville – great people!

Favorite Food:

Sushi

Favorite TV Show:

Survivor is my guilty pleasure

If you ran Opal for a day, what would you do?

Office hammocks 🙂

Everyone at Opal would describe you as…

Goofy and kind

Jose Delgado

Production Assistant: click my image to learn more

Education:

Waubonsee Community College

Favorite thing about Opal:

The people I work with

Favorite Product Opal offers:

James Hardie Siding

Best Part about your Job:

It’s something new every day!

What is your favorite spot our area:

My house with my family

Favorite Food:

Steak

Favorite TV Show:

Football of any kind

If you ran Opal for a day, what would you do?

I would make 4-day work weeks!

Everyone at Opal would describe you as…

Helpful, Calm, Nice!

Jeff Cermak

Project Consultant- click my image to learn more

Education:

Northern Illinois University, Business Mgmt

Favorite thing about Opal:

Strong ethics and customer service

Favorite Product Opal offers:

Provia Doors, they’re soo cool!

Best Part about your Job:

I’m able to help customers with my level of experience in the construction industry

What is your favorite spot our area:

Shaw’s Crab House

Favorite Food:

Shellfish and seafood

Favorite TV Show:

Alone

If you ran Opal for a day, what would you do?

Make sure I learn every facet of the business, so I can assess where we can grow, provide the strongest customer service & help support the employees where needed

Everyone at Opal would describe you as…

Knowledgeable in the field, trustworthy and a considerate listener.

Joseph Vanadia

Project Consultant- click my image to learn more

Education:

High School Diploma

Favorite thing about Opal:

Working with the great people within the company

Favorite Product Opal offers:

I love everything we offer but the top two would be James Hardie/siding and Windows

Best Part about your Job:

The ability to sell amazing products to Homeowners

What is your favorite spot our area:

JT’s

Favorite Food:

Steak

Favorite TV Show:

Breaking Bad

If you ran Opal for a day, what would you do?

Have a day where we can discuss additional ways to help build our brands of business. Maybe find additional ways we can market ourselves and the company.

Everyone at Opal would describe you as…

Someone who works hard and cares about his job

Tyler Jacques

Brand Ambassador

Education:

Downers Grove North High School

Favorite thing about Opal:

The friendliest group of people I’ve ever met

Favorite Product Opal offers:

James Hardie siding that we install!

Best Part about your Job:

Getting to meet Happy Homeowners after we finish a job

What is your favorite spot our area:

Waterfall Glen

Favorite Food:

NY Strip

Favorite TV Show:

How I Met Your Mother

If you ran Opal for a day, what would you do?

Have a Sleep in Party

Everyone at Opal would describe you as…

Energetic

The Opal Trailer

You WANT this on your project!

What is your favorite spot in our area:

Any job site that I get to be at is a treasure!

Taking philanthropy to heart since 2003

Charitable Projects

Opal Supports our Community

Since 2003 we have taken philanthropy to heart. We enjoy being business owners and we will never forget how our own lives were enhanced by the generosity of others.

Kyle Shines On

The son of one of our customers passed away before they became our client. They shared their story and we wanted to be a part of it. Select the link below to hear Kyle’s story.

Make-a-Wish Foundation-Illinois Chapter

An Opal customer shared that this foundation was important to him and we wanted to join in on the cause.

Wounded Warrior Project

An Opal customer invited Opal Exteriors to support a cause that was important to her. We sponsored races/runs where the proceeds went to this charity.

Cookies for a Cause

Opal’s own charity where we made, baked and delivered cookies to hospitals in our DuPage area.

Cookies for a Cause

Opal’s own charity where we made, baked and delivered cookies to hospitals in our DuPage area.

Little Friends of Naperville
www.littlefriendsinc.org
Stop, Drop and Run 5K Run/Walk benefitting
Naperville Fighterfighters
Naperville Marathon 2016-2019
www.runnaperville.com
Boy Scouts of America
Subdivision Block party sponsorship
Feed my Starving Children
Habitat for Humanity
And several other charities!

Serving most Chicago Suburbs

Serving Naperville and Chicagoland

meet the team

Meet Opal

Meet Opal

The Opal Experience

Process

Our Process

Getting Started

Initial Meeting

Preparation & Design

Proposal & Estimate

Contract Signing

Project Installation

Cleanup

Final Walkthough

Our Team

Tara Dawn

Education:

Favorite thing about Opal:

Specialty Training:

Favorite Product Opal offers:

Best Part about your Job:

What is your favorite spot in Naperville:

Favorite Food:

Favorite TV Show:

If you ran Opal for a day, what would you do?

Everyone at Opal would describe you as…

Voytek Opalski

Education:

Specialty Training:

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Favorite Product Opal offers:

Best Part about your Job:

What is your favorite spot in Naperville:

Favorite Food:

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If you ran Opal for a day, what would you do?

Everyone at Opal would describe you as…

Jamyn Harrold

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Favorite TV Show:

If you ran Opal for a day, what would you do?

Everyone at Opal would describe you as…

Jesse Tegen

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Everyone at Opal would describe you as…

Steve Knizka

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Everyone at Opal would describe you as…

Jacek (Jack) Kaminski

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Everyone at Opal would describe you as…

Karel (Carl) Reznicek

Brad Grusnick