OUR BIGGEST DIFFERENCE MEET THE TEAM

After 10 years of experience working in the industry Andrea’s entrepreneurial drive kicked into full force. There was no escaping the three generations of construction blood that ran through her veins. Realizing that purchasing a new home is a daunting and overwhelming experience Andrea took this concept coupled with her passion for the industry and in 2011 launched OPUS Homes. Creating a company that would stand out from the rest was central to her philosophy. She wanted to provide Clients with a personal, informative and caring approach to the new home buying experience. Since then, while having had three children, Andrea together with her husband Michael and their team have designed beautiful homes containing elevated Signature Finishes and Go Green initiatives, all while giving back to the communities in which they build through their Families Helping Families Program. But most important to Andrea is ensuring that OPUS’ Clients, Team Members and Associates are treated with respect & with a smile. In 2016 Andrea was honoured with the Young Entrepreneur Under 40 award bestowed to her by the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce and in 2018 the Riley Brethour Leadership Award from BILD, the 2018 Next Generation Award by the CIBPA, in addition to various other awards she and her team have earned. Andrea is proud to be a wife, mother and business woman, acting as a role model to her children and making a difference in the homebuilding industry.

As a graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School and having come from a home building family, Michael brings a depth of experience to the OPUS team. After having run his own legal practice for several years Michael joins the team as a senior managing director with expertise in the areas of real estate law and land development. By his nature and training, Michael takes special interest in the details and looks to incorporate that attention to detail into each OPUS home for the benefit of each OPUS client. Michael is delighted to be working alongside his wife (Andrea) in building a company which will be known for offering well planned, well built homes to all its clients.

In 1961, at the age of 4, Carlo immigrated to Canada from Italy with his family, in the hopes of starting a better life. In 1977, together with his older brother Silvio and his father Giovanni, Carlo founded TACC Construction Ltd. During his 46 years as President of TACC Construction, Carlo was intimately involved in the day-to-day operations, building core infrastructure in southern Ontario. Carlo is also the Chief Operating Officer of The TACC Group of Companies.
In addition to being an active member on various Boards of Directors, to being chosen as one of the Torch Bearers for the 2015 Pan Am Games, to the largest individual fundraiser for the Ride to Conquer Cancer benefiting the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation, Carlo always finds time to spend with his beloved family. He is a Father of 3 and a grandfather of 9, all of whom look to him as their role model and trusted advisor. Carlo is well respected in several different circles for building relationships, conducting business with integrity and giving back to the community. In 2011 together with his daughter Andrea, Carlo co-founded OPUS Homes. In 2023 together with his son Giancarlo, Carlo helped build Ganlan Developments, a company devoted to managing commercial and industrial design-builds. In 2024 with his daughter Nicole, Carlo helped create PERIS Design Build, a custom homebuilding division. As a beloved patriarch, business advisor to his 3 children and philanthropic trailblazer, Carlo remains an inspiration to all who meet him.

With over a decade of experience in the real estate industry, Cassandra brings a strong foundation and in marketing, communications, and business strategy to her role as Sales, Marketing & Client Experience Lead at OPUS Homes. Her background, paired with her experience as a licensed Realtor®, allows her to approach each project with both a creative and sales-minded lens, while always keeping the client experience at the forefront.
As an integral part of the OPUS Homes team, Cassandra plays a key role in shaping the company’s sales and marketing direction while ensuring every client interaction feels thoughtful, informed, and seamless. Known for her positive and approachable demeanour, she is deeply committed to delivering a full-service experience that supports clients from first introduction through to their closing day.
Driven, professional, and focused on long-term results, Cassandra is always willing to learn, evolve, and adapt within the industry — not only for herself, but for her clients & team. Cassandra truly believes that if you love what you do, you will never work a day in your life – and that is certainly where she has found herself to be.

With a strong background in social media, marketing, and communications, Bianca brings a creative and detail-oriented foundation to her role as Digital Content & Administrative Associate. Her experience in digital content creation and administrative support allows her to approach each project with both a strategic and organized lens, while always keeping brand consistency and efficiency at the forefront.
As an integral part of the team, Bianca supports the company’s digital presence and day-to-day operations, ensuring content, communications, and internal processes are thoughtful, seamless, and well-executed. Known for her positive and approachable demeanour, she is committed to supporting the team through reliable coordination and high-quality digital support.
Driven, professional, and always eager to learn, Bianca continues to evolve within the industry, bringing care, adaptability, and passion to everything she does.

Vince is a vital member of the OPUS Homes family. With well over a decade of building management experience, he brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep understanding of the Ontario Building Code. He has been recognized throughout the industry as someone who partners well with trades and suppliers, building positive relationships along the way. Because of his home inspection training and background, he takes exceptional personal pride in delivering homes of the highest quality, homes that meet his own strict standards. Vince’s strong work ethic and caring personality mean that he fits in well with the OPUS Team. Just one more person dedicated to meeting, and exceeding, our Clients’ expectations.

Having worked in the travel industry as a customer service supervisor for 18 years and subsequently in the manufacturing industry as an administrative coordinator, Rose Castoro has an abundance of experience in customer service and office administration. Her ability to work collaboratively with various departments within OPUS and communicate seamlessly with our trade partners has made her an asset to our team. In her free time Rose loves to travel, spend time with her family and friends, boating and visiting the cottage.

Having worked for over 20 years in the decor industry, Jenny brings a wealth of knowledge to the table for each of her clients. Her eye for design allows her to imagine things in new and creative ways that help bring inspiration and innovation to her work. Having graduated from a BBA Accounting & Marketing program from Schulich, Jenny is able to take creative ideas while still delivering them in a practical way that makes sense for each individual client and their needs. Jenny is also a very happy and enthusiastic person by nature, always willing to try and experience new things. Whether it be traveling, sightseeing or good food, Jenny will fully immerse herself into different cultures to experience all the beautiful things life has to offer. She allows who she is as a person reflect who she is at work, and that is exactly the kind of person who you want helping you through your new home decor process – making Jenny a perfect fit in our OPUS team.

Marilena is an accomplished individual with a history working as an Administrative Assistant, as well as a Law Clerk with a Diploma from Seneca College. Her education and comprehensive experience within both the New Home & Legal industries allows her to perform at the highest degree of professionalism in her position. Marilena prides herself on her attention to detail and diligence when it comes to work and handling whatever endeavor is at her hands. She constantly strives to produce nothing less than the highest quality of work for her team and clients, adapting to each situation she finds herself in. Her exceptional qualifications and superior knowledge are only a few of her finest qualities. Marilena is also a truly happy and outgoing person, who is often known for lighting up whatever room she steps into. Her cheerful and positive attitude, along with her willingness to work, make her a vital part of this team.

Laura DeGasperis attended York University and earned herself a Bachelor of Art with Honours in Law and Society. She subsequently pursued a Creative Advertising and Marketing Diploma from Seneca College. Her passion for design, art and all things creative led Laura to the construction Industry. Along with her 16 years of décor experience and her keen eye for design, Laura is a vital and creative member of our Décor Team.

Mary Patrick’s passion and commitment to client sales, service and satisfaction has earned her top accolades at the highest level both nationally and internationally. She is someone with deep rooted ties in the Vaughan community be it through the numerous committees she has been a part of with the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce, the Tema Conter Foundation supporting our Front Line EMS Teams and local Soccer Clubs. Mary is a frequent speaker at George Brown College where she gives back to students aspiring toward their dreams in the professional world. Mary’s 30 plus years of top salesmanship and professionalism in various industries and her ability to understand the client focus approach OPUS is known for, makes her a key member of our Decor Team.

With over 25 years of experience in the building industry, from development to new home construction, assisting C Level Executives, interior design and much more – Maria brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the team. Over the years, even with her full time EA position, Maria spent evenings as a part time Design Consultant, allowing her to develop her passion for design and decor. She even took her skillset one step further by completing a design program to help strengthen her knowledge and fulfill her passion. With this, Maria has been able to help guide clients in the right direction when it comes to their new home and finding what works best for them and their families, based on their wants and needs. Maria is a professional, energetic, outgoing and communicative person while still being an active listener, which comes in specifically handy when it comes to her clients. She understands that the best results in this industry don’t come from one person alone, rather the strong team behind the scenes bringing a whole vision to life. In addition to being an asset to the OPUS team, Maria is also an asset at home where she is a mother to 2 boys, a wife of 33 years and the family recently welcomed their newest addition, a grandson (aka, her ‘squish’) - who just turned one. Maria has diversified her skills in more ways than one to help establish the type of relationship and guidance that clients appreciate their Decor Pro having. Her informative, honest and caring approach to the job allows her clients to put their faith in her while assisting them in creating the home of their dreams. If you ask Maria, she will tell you “I truly love doing what I do! It’s true….when you love what you do – you really aren’t working, you’re just having fun!” – which is exactly the type of mentality we look for here at OPUS Homes.

An accomplished Finance Executive with extensive experience in the North American market, Anil is an innovative leader skilled in strategic planning, financial management and business development, including acquisitions and business process improvement. Partnering with leadership teams and collaborating effectively in providing data analytics and metrics, with a proactive approach to operational effectiveness, make up many of his strengths. His reputation for leading with integrity, respect and inspiration while being balanced and sustainable is a leadership style that delivers long term results. Anil’s years of experience in the finance world and his down to earth demeanour make him an exceptional fit for our OPUS team.

Carmela brings a diverse finance background to OPUS Homes. Having worked within a traditional accounting practice, Carmela was eventually lured by many of her clients to launch her own private practice and therein began serving numerous home builders. Her thoroughness, willingness to take on numerous tasks and her warm easy going nature are amongst a few of her wonderful attributes. As OPUS 1st employ back in 2011, Carm continues to grow her skills and adapt to OPUS' ever-evolving and forward thinking ways.

Morina has over 20 years of experience working with general accounting principles in Canada and Hong Kong. She never shies away from completing tasks efficiently and accurately with great attention to detail. With her friendly demeanor, positive attitude and organized ways, she is the perfect addition to our OPUS Homes accounting team.

With over 6 years of experience in general accounting, and a Diploma of Business Accounting and Administration from Humber College, Harpreet brings a wealth of knowledge to our accounting team here at OPUS Homes. Her thoroughness throughout her work creates a seamless experience for those she works with, and her thoughtfulness makes her an easily approachable person. Although shy by nature, Harpreet’s pleasant and friendly attitude shines through effortlessly around her team members. On her spare time, Harpreet enjoys learning new things, hiking, travelling, and of course, spending time with family and friends. She believes in both luck and hard work, and that the two of those things go hand in hand – the harder you work, the more luck comes your way. This comes as no surprise to us as Harpreet truly encapsulates this belief, and we are so lucky to have her part of the OPUS team.

Over the years, Nella’s career has taken her down various paths. With her willingness to expand, and her enthusiastic demeanor to take on any task she is given, she has created an outstanding reputation for herself amongst her peers.
She truly believes that honesty and integrity are some of the most important qualities when working with a team, and aims to embody these traits in everything she does, and with anyone who crosses her path.
Nella is also a very sincere, happy, and pleasant person by nature, and her enthusiasm for work & life is constantly being shared with those on her team – making each day a little bit brighter when she is amidst!
Nella is genuinely a remarkable human to be around, and who she is effortlessly shines through in her work and those amongst her. We are lucky to have her part of the OPUS family!.

Who you are truly makes a difference in the work you do – which is why Nicole makes the perfect fit as our Senior Director of Corporate Affairs here at OPUS Homes. Nicole attended York University and received a Bachelor of Science in Biology, as well as the University of Toronto for a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy. Her studies led her to practice as a hospital pharmacist for a decade in Emergency Departments, where she was able to develop and strengthen her interpersonal skills. Her passion to help the communities we build in, pay it forward and get involved with charitable works are only a few of the reasons why Nicole is well qualified for the role. Her friendly, kind and caring personality reflects how we want our clients to see us as a builder and absolutely embodies the spirit of the team here at OPUS Homes.

Dina is a skilled office administrator with years of experience behind her. This experience supports her in supporting the success of our Team and our Clients. Her ability to smoothly and effectively ensure that daily office duties are being taken care of, while still providing exceptional support throughout the organization truly shines through as she excels in her role. Her positive attitude, friendly personality, and willingness to lend a helping hand make Dina an invaluable member of our team.

Having been immersed in the construction and renovation sector from an early age, Alex brings over 20 years of construction expertise to OPUS. Amongst Alex’s positive attributes, his greatest strength is that of modesty. Passionate and committed, he consistently strives to deliver the calibre of home for which he would be satisfied to own. Alex is devoted to excellence and manages all field operations for the OPUS construction program.

Over the years Anthony has worked in diverse areas like Site Supervision, Customer Care, Health & Safety Management and Site Budgeting. Anthony has a keen focus on efficient operations and commitment to continuous learning and professional growth. Anthony is passionate about delivering a high standard of quality and developing strong client relationships based on trust. Anthony is a team player dedicated to making OPUS Homes the first choice of homebuyers in the GTA!

Giovanni began his career framing homes at the age of 17. Over the years, he’s acquired expertise as a Site Supervisor, Project Manager and Warranty Service Technician among other things. Giovanni is passionate, dedicated and detail-oriented, and knows the Ontario Building Code inside and out. Like the rest of the OPUS team, he is committed to building houses that people are proud to call home!

From his early days working as a bricklayer and framer, Frank has pursued building excellence for over two decades. Frank has worked in both site supervisor and customer service capacities, and with his quiet demeanor has a very client focused approach to everything he does. Frank’s philosophy is that a happy homeowner is a repeat homeowner. It’s a lofty goal, but one that each and every OPUS Homes team member shares.

From a young age, Kevin has always been fascinated by the construction industry. With over 15 years of experience as a site manager and construction professional, as well as a B.Eng from Western University, Kevin has built an impressive portfolio that includes custom homes, estate communities, and large-scale residential projects.
Kevin's exceptional attention to detail and thorough understanding of project and construction management principles have earned him a strong reputation. He excels in handling project-related tasks such as internal reporting, stakeholder management, and implementing best practices efficiently.
One of Kevin's greatest strengths lies in his excellent communication and interpersonal skills. He effortlessly collaborates with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and the construction team, fostering positive working relationships and ensuring everyone is aligned with project goals.
Kevin's dedication and hard work are evident in everything he does. He genuinely cares about his work, making him the perfect person to oversee the construction of your new OPUS home!

Sasha is a very hard-working and dedicated individual. He joined the OPUS Homes team with an abundance of experience and is very knowledgeable with the new home industry. His willingness to learn helps him overcome any obstacle that may cross his path. Results driven, Sasha constantly strives to put his best foot forward with every task. He is a great team player and a truly loyal and caring employee. His dedication and attention to detail makes him incredibly well qualified for the job and we are lucky to have him as part of our team.

Bill began his career in the new home construction industry as a Carpenter, specializing in framing houses for a remarkable 14 years. As he progressed into a supervisory role, he took on the responsibilities of a Service Manager and a Finishing Supervisor. Bill's dedication to ensuring the satisfaction and well-being of new homeowners is truly commendable. His exceptional communication skills and willingness to assist in any way possible perfectly align with our OPUS Philosophy, which emphasizes a personalized approach to the home buying process. With his current position as a Site Manager, Bill continues to uphold the highest standards of quality in the homes we construct. He thoroughly enjoys collaborating closely with our team and homeowners to successfully complete each project.

Not only is Carmelo highly skilled and knowledgeable, but he also possesses a remarkable level of professionalism and friendliness. With over 25 years of experience in this industry, he understands the importance of building strong relationships with our Clients and goes above and beyond to ensure their satisfaction when turning over their new home to them. Carmelo's dedication to providing top-notch service is evident in his commitment to delivering projects that exceed expectations. Our Clients can trust that Carmelo will always prioritize their needs and ensure that everything is done to the highest standards.

David is a recent graduate of George Brown College and a rising talent in the new home construction industry. As a Junior Site Administrator, he brings a fresh perspective, strong organizational skills, and a tireless work ethic to every project. Young and hungry to grow, David is known for his friendly demeanor, attention to detail, and unwavering commitment to putting in 100% effort—every single day. He plays a key role in keeping our sites running smoothly and our teams well-supported.

Jimmy has over two decades of experience working in client service with now a specialization in building. He is familiar with the construction process and has specialized knowledge of home insurance, home security, contract negotiations, estimating, sales, service, and support. A kind, caring and approachable person, Jimmy is committed to delivering on the OPUS Promise each and every day.

Michelle Serroul attended Durham College and earned herself a diploma in the Early Childhood Education Program. Following the completion of her studies, she proceeded to work in daycare for 13 years. Michelle subsequently decided to switch to the construction industry in 2002. During that time she gained experience in the areas of Décor, Construction and Customer Service where she has now effortlessly transitioned to the OPUS Client Care Team. Travelling overseas or on family road trips are some of Michelle’s favourite things to do.

Karen has over 14 years of experience working with builders and with customer care. She always puts her best foot forward when it comes to assisting clients and ensuring that their needs are exceptionally met. Her friendly personality and attention to detail makes her perfectly suited for the job. When Karen isn’t busy making sure our OPUS clients are well taken care of, she enjoys spending time outdoor and being around animals.

Curtis has been working with OPUS Homes for over 6 years. He continues to be a valuable member of our team who is constantly ensuring that any and all of our clients questions or concerns are attended to in the most timely and professional manner. With a background in Home Renovation at George Brown College, as well as many years at his own business, Curtis has been able to develop a work ethic that our clients and team always appreciate. Curtis also spent time at Brock University where he studied Sports Management. Whether it be something big or small, he is always available and ready to lend a helping hand. On his spare time, just as he is at work, Curtis is always on the move! His favourite hobbies consist of fishing, golfing, playing hockey and watching football. His energy and work ethic make him a very valuable member of our team.

Anthony is a member of the client care team and has a long history of working in the construction industry. Since he was 17 years old, he has been assisting in specializing in the finishing products of homes – helping clients bring their ideas to reality. Anthony also attended Humber College where he studied Construction and Project Management, where he learned about what is entailed in the successful results of the industry. Beyond his knowledge and education, Anthony is very outgoing, personable and demonstrates great integrity through his work with his dedication to delivering the highest level of quality to every homeowner. His willingness to learn and his friendly demeanor make him an excellent fit on our client care team.