The current president of commercial construction project firm OP Development, Greg Opinski began his career as an industry executive with the foundation of Greg Opinski Construction Inc. (GOCI), in Merced, California. Prior to establishing GOCI, Greg Opinski attended Fresno State University, where he earned a bachelor of science in industrial technology.One of the California State University system’s 23 campuses, Fresno State is a centrally-located school noted for its research excellence and reputation for the development of pioneering agriculture programs. Recently, the president of Fresno State announced that the amount of charitable donations to the school increased by more than 20 percent in the 2017-2018 academic year.Almost 10,000 individuals gave an impressive $22.4 million during the year. Of the funds, $18.3 million were dedicated to the university’s academic functions and $4.1 million were dedicated to its athletic programs. The school saw an overall 14.5 percent increase in alumni donors during the year.Along with alumni and friends of the school, nonprofit organizations and businesses also contributed to the total. Some of the largest single gifts included $450,000 from the Chevron corporation, $1.8 million from the Frank and Roxie Moradian trusts, and $1 million from an anonymous donor. Others who are interested in supporting the Fresno State University community can easily give to the school through a virtual portal on its website at www.fresnostate.edu.
An expert in construction and remodeling, Greg Opinski leads a dedicated team of professionals at OP Development, a California-based construction company that builds and manages commercial projects from schools to community centers, gymnasiums, and stadiums. Mr. Opinski also founded Greg Opinski Construction Inc. and had received several positive reviews due to his professionalism and commitment to delivering high-quality construction including several projects for the Delhi Unified School District.Located in California, the Delhi Unified School District is a community comprising five elementary and secondary schools. The district has been actively involved in construction and modernization projects that benefit the community. To handle the project delivery, Greg Opinski Construction Inc. was hired to serve as the construction management at risk firm wherein Greg Opinski and his team performed lump sum bidding and design-build. Superintendent of Delhi Unified School District, Kirk McCandless praised the company for working professionally and honestly with the district. The firm was commended for completing the project on time and within the budget. Mr. McCandless has also expressed the district’s intention to use Greg Opinski Construction’s services for future projects.
An entrepreneurial presence in the Merced, California, community for a quarter century, Greg Opinski guided a prominent commercial public works company and oversaw more than 350 high profile projects. Among the construction projects Greg Opinski and his team completed was The Castle Science and Technology Center (CSTC) at the University of California, Merced. A vital community asset, the CSTC is situated at the entrance of what was previously Castle Air Force Base and focuses primarily on education for grade four through six learners. It is within the scope of the Castle Challenger Learning Center Foundation, which guides the sole Challenger Learning Center region wide. CSTC encompasses unique spaces including a planetarium, simulated space flight, and a crime scene investigation scenario. Students taking part in CSTC programs start the experience with a 45-minute Scavenger Hunt that encourages young learners to explore and begin to interact with exhibits. Many of the exhibits bring focus to critical local topics, such as the Planet Polluto exhibit, sponsored by the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District. University of California Merced’s Energy Transfer Exhibit allows visitors to simply “pull a lever” and witness how energy transfers to wind, heat, motion, and light.
