Schaumburg Woman a Finalist in Female Roofing Professional of the Year Contest

Agata Opoka, Owner of Design & Development Group in Schaumburg, IL, is a finalist in Beacon Building Products' inaugural Female Roofing Professional contest, a North American program shining a spotlight on inspiring women in the roofing industry.

Agata, aka Boss Lady, emigrated to the U.S. from Poland in 2003, without any friends or family, or even basic knowledge of English. Agata ended up in the construction industry where she worked for suppliers for several years before working for a general contractor. Agata noticed a decline in quality workmanship and customer service, and she wanted to change that. In 2016, against everyone's advice, Agata decided to start her own construction company that would provide excellent customer service and outstanding workmanship in every aspect. Today, Agata is a business owner, wife and a mother who proudly serves her customers while standing up for her employees and working side-by-side with her suppliers. Her business motto is "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence is not an act, but a habit."

Beacon will announce the winner and runners-up in June. To learn more about the Female Roofing Professional contest and read the official contest rules, visit go.becn.com/femaleroofpro.