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

Michelle Cinqui
Designer / Consultant
​Michelle@theablgroup.com

Jessica Powell
​Contracts Ops Admin
jessica@theablgroup.com

Brian Hendrickx
Project Manager
Brian@theablgroup.com

Cira Palma
Customer Service 
cira@theablgroup.com

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

Ewa Pasek Riley
​Designer / Project Coordinator
Ewa@theablgroup.com

Dina Palma
Controller
dina@theablgroup.com
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Robert Brownell
Ops / Project Manager 
​robert@theablgroup.com

Ava Markoutsas
Retail Operations
Ava@theablgroup.com

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

Doreen Avila
​Designer / Consultant
doreen@theablgroup.com

Ray Sanders
Senior Designer - Kitchen & Bath
​Ray@theablgroup.com

Billy Garcia
Painting Operations
​billy@theablgroup.com

Karen Toomey
Retail Operations
Karen@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 

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