ABOUT US

Started in 1974, The ABL Group has earned the distinction of being one of the premier painting & remodeling companies of Chicago’s North Shore. Our staff is committed to offering the very best in customer service, value and quality; combine that with the latest in technology and innovation, you’ll have the peace of mind in knowing your project is getting done right, the first time.

T H E   T E A M

MANAGEMENT

Howard Lipsky
​President
​howard@theablgroup.com

George Markoutsas, CSDS
​Executive Vice President
​george@theablgroup.com

David Lipsky
Vice President - Finance / HR
​david@theablgroup.com

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Michelle Cinqui, Allied Member ASID
Designer / Remodeling & Renovations
​michelle@theablgroup.com

Mike Cimmarusti
​ Painting & Home Improvements Mgr
mike@theablgroup.com

Doreen Avila, Professional Member ASID
​Designer / Soft Goods Department Mgr
doreen@theablgroup.com

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Jessica Powell
​Contracts Ops Admin
jessica@theablgroup.com

Ava Markoutsas
Store Manager
ava@theablgroup.com

Ray Sanders
Technical & Design Services Manager
​ray@theablgroup.com

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Brian Hendrickx
Project Manager
brian@theablgroup.com

Laurie Bartell
Project Coordinator
​Laurie@theablgroup.com
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Billy Garcia
Painting Operations
​billy@theablgroup.com

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Customer Service
Chrystel Lobo 
Chrystel@theablgroup.com

Sandee Mocogni
Sales Associate
service@theablgroup.com

Mike Cimmarusti
Painting & Home Improvements
mike@theablgroup.com

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Janet Sheppard 
​Project Coordinator 
Janet@theablgroup.com

Lico Lara
Home Improvements
Lico@theablgroup.com

HOME DESIGN CENTER

The ABL Group and Dovetails Cabinetry is conveniently located at 259 Waukegan Ave Highwood IL.  Our design center is intended to help clients, architects and designers put together cabinetry design options. Our color libraries consist of different wood species, color and counter top options, hardware, lighting and more.  Call TODAY to schedule an appointment.

CLICK BELOW TO SEE THE BRANDS WE CARRY
Cabico
Das Holz Haus
Starmark
Europa
Hafela
Atlas Homewares 
Top Knobs
Caesarstone 
Cambria 

RETAIL & DESIGN CENTER - 259 WAUKEGAN AVE HIGHWOOD 
OPERATIONS  -  2664 WAUKEGAN AVE HIGHLAND PARK

MEMBERSHIPS & CERTIFICATIONS

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PDCA - Painting & Decorating Contractors of America
AIA - American Institute of Architecture
ASID - American Association of Interior Designers
Highland Park Chamber of Commerce
Highwood Chamber of Commerce