Our Story
Our History Goes Way Back
Mission & Values
Our mission of ensuring peace-of-mind for each and every customer through exceptional service. At Boxer Exteriors, we believe in always doing what’s right. Always. In our minds, there are no shortcuts to excellence. You’ll find that delivering on our promises and exceeding your expectations is part of our core values. And we have no problem shouting it from the rooftops.
About Us
Meet Our Team
Dawn Collins
Let’s be honest—Dawn Collins didn’t grow up dreaming about roofing. But helping people? Building something meaningful? Creating beautiful spaces that feel like home? That’s always been her jam.
After spending eight years leading a nonprofit (read: juggling a million things with heart, hustle, and high heels), Dawn took her passion for people and design and teamed up with her husband, Tony, to start Boxer Exteriors. The goal? Deliver exceptional exterior projects with honesty, heart, and zero shady contractor vibes. Tony, a born-and-raised Wheaton local, had been working in the exteriors for eight years. Dawn brought the strategy, design eye, and operations savvy—Tony brought the sales, the know-how, and the hands-on experience. Together, they built Boxer Exteriors with the belief that your home deserves more than just a new roof. It deserves care, respect, and craftsmanship you can actually count on. Dawn wears a lot of hats: leader, customer-whisperer, chaos-tamer. She’s big on communication, allergic to shortcuts, and fully committed to making sure every homeowner feels taken care of from start to finish. Around here, she’s not just shaping roofs—she’s shaping a company culture where people feel seen, heard, and proud of what they build together.
Originally from sunny Dallas, Texas (yes, she still says “y’all”), Dawn now calls Wheaton home. She and Tony are raising a beautifully blended family with five awesome kids and two wildly adorable Boxers, Winnie and Murphy—who not-so-coincidentally inspired the company’s name. When she’s off the clock, you’ll probably find Dawn power-walking through the neighborhood, rearranging the furniture again, sweating it out at a workout class, or getting lost in a good book. She’s a sucker for movies, game nights with friends, last-minute travel plans, and any excuse to decorate (or re-decorate) a space. She believes in good vibes, great coffee, working hard, and loving your people fiercely. And if you ever need someone to turn your roofing stress into a smooth, dare-we-say enjoyable experience—Dawn’s your girl.
Tony Berry
Born and raised in Wheaton, Illinois, Tony Berry began his career in the mortgage industry after attending Aurora University and Hope College. For years, he helped families navigate home financing—until the 2008 housing crash. Tony took it as a sign to pursue something new—something more hands-on and rooted in helping people protect their greatest investment: their homes.
That turning point led Tony into roofing, where he found a career that combined his love for helping and working with people. Since then, he’s built a strong reputation for his reliability, industry knowledge, and commitment to doing right by his customers.
Tony’s life centers around family, faith, and community. He spent years coaching his kids in wrestling, football, and baseball, creating memories and life lessons along the way. He spent many years coaching his kids in wrestling, football, and baseball—shaping young athletes and building lifelong relationships. It’s not uncommon to hear “Hey Coach!” around town, a testament to the hundreds of kids he’s mentored over the years.
At home, he’s devoted to his beloved dogs, Winnie and Murphy, who are treated like royalty.In his free time, Tony enjoys being with friends and family, listening to music, and cheering on the Mizzou Tigers and the Chicago Cubs. Grounded, loyal, and driven by heart, Tony brings a personal touch to everything he does—on and off the job.
Our Philosophy
Because We Said We Would
High Values
Our success is not only due to the quality of our work, it comes down to attitude, accountability and the way we treat our customers. We appreciate our customer’s homes are their treasures, livelihoods and futures and the things and people within them mean the world.
Hard Work
We believe in hard work and doing what we say we’re going to do. We promise to work tirelessly to make sure our customers have an exceptional experience and no matter what we’ll always make it right.
Good Times
Life can’t be taken too seriously and we think work should be fun! Everyone is happier when you can let loose and be your true self and we want our customers’ home projects to be a pleasure not a pain!
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