Small Enough to Listen, Big Enough to Deliver

Tara Colopy is the Chief Executive Officer of The Third Estimate, where she leads the company’s vision, growth strategy, and long-term success. A dedicated and hands-on leader, she is passionate about building high-performing teams, fostering strategic partnerships, and driving innovation that creates meaningful value for customers, employees, and stakeholders. Throughout her career, Tara has embraced a servant leadership philosophy, empowering others to grow while cultivating a culture of excellence, collaboration, and purpose. Beyond her professional responsibilities, she is actively involved in community outreach and charitable initiatives, believing that strong businesses have a responsibility to make a positive impact in the communities they serve. Tara loves traveling and experiencing new cultures, and she cherishes spending quality time with her loving husband and two daughters. Whether leading organizational growth, serving her community, or creating lasting family memories, she approaches every opportunity with passion, integrity, and a commitment to making a difference.

Steve Colopy founded The Third Estimate in 1996 with a vision of helping homeowners make informed decisions about their homes through education, transparency, and quality craftsmanship. Over the past three decades, he has helped guide the company’s growth into one of Northeast Ohio’s leading exterior remodeling contractors. As Founder and Strategic Advisor, Steve focuses on the company’s long-term vision, strategic initiatives, market opportunities, and innovation. His passion lies in identifying new ways to serve customers, improve the homeowner experience, and create opportunities for future growth. Steve enjoys traveling with his wife Tara, exploring new ideas, and pursuing ventures that make a positive impact on both the company and the communities it serves.

With over a decade of executive leadership experience in the home improvement sector, Brad brings a proven track record of operational excellence to his role as Chief Operating Officer. Having previously directed operations and sales for major industry brands, he understands exactly what it takes to build and scale high-performing teams that puts customers first. At The Third Estimate, Brad serves as our operational engine, dedicated to making the complex construction process completely seamless and stress-free for homeowners. By continuously optimizing our processes, from scheduling to execution, he ensures that our top-notch craftsmanship is delivered on time and within budget. Ultimately, his commitment to efficiency and quality control makes him a true steward of your home’s safety, efficiency, and comfort.

As The Sales Manager of our Solon, OH location, John leverages his extensive knowledge of the exterior home improvement industry to provide homeowners with completely stress-free upgrades. His deep understanding of roofing, windows, siding, and gutters ensures that every project meets our rigorous national standards while maintaining our trusted, local approach. For John, industry expertise means delivering reliable, top-notch craftsmanship and making sure we remain the contractor you’d confidently recommend to a friend.

Bill brings two decades of customer service experience and over ten years of specialized industry knowledge to his role as Insurance Sales Manager. Having originally started with The Third Estimate as a sales representative and advancing to project foreman, his recent return to the team underscores his deep commitment to our community and core values. Bill specializes in navigating the often complex insurance processes, acting as a vital advocate for homeowners by translating complicated insurance language into clear, actionable steps. By expertly managing these intricate details, he ensures that restoring your property is a completely stress-free experience. His comprehensive background in both the sales and production sides of the business makes him a true steward of your home’s safety and comfort.

Bethany brings a wealth of leadership and customer service experience to her role as Corporate Sales Trainer. With a strong background in real estate management where she guided a team of 40 agents, she deeply understands how to help homeowners navigate tough decisions when it comes to their home. Today, she channels that passion into coaching the next generation of professionals who are looking to launch rewarding careers in the home improvement industry. By teaching our team to lead with empathy and integrity, Bethany ensures that every representative stepping into a home acts as a trusted advisor. Her dedication to empowering our staff ultimately guarantees that our customers experience the stress-free, high-quality service we offer here at The Third Estimate.”

Ocean joined The 3rd Estimate in 2019 and has been an integral part of maintaining office policies and operations since. Responsible for coordinating our accounting department and production needs, her organization and dedication to efficiency keep us on track and informed.