ABOUT CHATHAM / WORTH SPECIALTIES, INC.

Ben | Sara | Andrew | Michelle | Brandi | Caroline | Maria | Kalee | Sarah

Welcome to CHATHAM / WORTH SPECIALTIES, INC.  I wanted to write a little about our company and what we do and how we have evolved into a professional well established organization.

What we do and offer . . .

We are a very young company-small compared to most, but large in our industry.  We have awesome people that work here - over the years, we have evolved and changed - we now have 9 associates in the office ready and willing to help.  Most have been with the company less than 5 years, but I’m certain that most will be with us in 10 years!  Attracting and attaining happy, productive, efficient, hard working employees is the #1 professional goal of mine - it’s always a work in progress, but we have the best team in the industry!  My philosophy is that if a company brings in good people, all of the other things will follow.  We have just moved into a 26,000 square foot facility, so are setup to handle any order from a small remodel to a ground up construction.

We are young and energetic and quick to respond to customer’s needs.  Our goal is to provide a professional experience from the point of contact to completion of the project and thereafter - we strive to make this the best experience that you’ll have!  I’m confident that we can take care of you better than the competition by providing more competitive prices and great customer service.

Thank you for reading about our site and visiting us - we hope that we can provide you with a better experience than the other guys.  If we’re not taking care of you or if we did and you would like me to know or if you have suggestions, please email me, the owner, at ben@chathamworth.com.  Thank you for your support.

Meet our Team . . .

Ben | Sara | Andrew | Brandi |Caroline | Maria | Kalee | Sarah

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Ben Baume - President/Owner

I’m originally from Michigan, but I moved to Texas back in ’85, so I’m almost 100% Texan by now!  When I was in college at Austin College in Sherman, Texas, I worked summers for Chatham / Worth Specialties in the warehouse and out in the field.  I had a friend whose father worked for a company called GAMCO (www.gamcousa.com) and he introduced me to Chatham / Worth Specialties-the father, Mike Marks, actually was one of the founders of GAMCO-only later did I find that out.  So I worked for this small company a couple of summers while in school, graduated and worked part-time in the office while at SMU getting an MBA in finance.  Upon graduation from SMU, I stayed on with Chatham / Worth Specialties and worked into a sweat equity position with the company as the Vice President.  I was very fortunate to have a then boss and future partner in Keith Chatham-he envisioned a great future for us and it has all come to fruition-I owe a lot of my success to Keith. 

In February of 2006, the timing worked out for us, and I purchased Chatham / Worth Specialties from Keith.  We launched our direct sales website Stainless Rhino in January of 2008 and moved into our new 26,000 square foot office/warehouse as well.  We have developed a wonderful team at Chatham / Worth Specialties and look forward to a successful future.

Thank you for your support.

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Sara Fangmeyer - Office Manager

Go Big Red!  Yep, I’m from Nebraska!  I was born in Big Spring, Texas, raised in the flattest state imaginable and then (as the saying goes) I got back here as soon as I could!  I attended the University of Nebraska where I majored in English and minored in Speech Communications.  But, as everyone knows, people don’t necessarily end up working in the field of their degrees.  After moving to Dallas, I joined an accounting firm where I worked as a business bookkeeper.  I now have nearly 15 years of accounting experience—so much for Shakespeare and Dickens!  I joined the Chatham/Worth family in 2004 as the Office Manager.  I still enjoy reading; I’m addicted to television and the trappings of pop culture and, of course, I love college football.

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Andrew Carroll - Estimator / Project Manager

Born and raised in DFW

I grew up in your standard Texas neighborhood where people shot intruders and strangers were never welcome.  This has greatly affected my view on the world.  This perception was shattered when I went to college at Austin College in Sherman, Texas.  I have been working at Chatham / Worth Specialties since my Sophomore year in college and have been here ever since.  Please help!!!!!  I do estimating, project management and whatever is asked of me at Chatham / Worth Specialties-I’m a company man!

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Brandi Harvey - Assistant Project Manager/Estimator

I grew up in a small East Texas town smack dab in the middle of the Piney Woods.  I graduated high school in 2000 and moved away to go to college. 

I came to the DFW area to start my career.  I first started working part-time for a graphics design company as an office clerk.  I then moved onto working for a University as a Student Resources Coordinator.  After getting married I moved away to Indiana for about three years and worked for a trucking company in payroll and accounts payable.  My husband and I missed Texas and our families, so we moved back and I began my dream career several months later with Chatham / Worth Specialties.

I was hired in December of 2005 as our Receptionist, and I have worked my way up to an Inside Sales position.  I love what I do and the young, energetic group of knowledgeable people that I work with.  I’m looking forward to being here for years to come. 

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Caroline Ast - Assistant

I was born in Michigan, however moved to Plano, Texas when I was 7or 8, so long ago I can not remember.  I am married with two beautiful children, 6 and 10 years old.  We still live in Plano and my children are going to the same schools I went to.  We live the “Everybody Loves Raymond” life.  My parents live about 2 blocks one way and my sister lives 2 blocks the other way.   I love having the family so close.  I started with Chatham/Worth in the beginning of 2008, so we have only just begun.  So far so good, I am really enjoyed the group here.  I have over 13 years of experience as an Office Manger and Assistant and have worked in several different industries.  I am currently helping out in several different departments and looking forward to learning what this industry has to offer

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Maria Meza - Receptionist

I was born in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico and have been married for 14 years. I arrived in Dallas with my whole family at the age of 11 and went to school here.  Right now I am a member of Great Community Incienso Vivo at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church where I participate and serve in a Music Ministry as a singer and piano player.  Before coming to Chatham / Worth, I was working for Seib & Brady as a mail clerk and worked there for 8 yrs.  Thereafter, I moved on and applied to Chatham / Worth Specialties for a Receptionist position in February, 2006 and have never looked back.  I have really enjoyed working for Chatham / Worth Specialties since then, and I hope to continue working here for the rest of my life!      

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Kalee Massey- Ben Baume's Assistant

I'm from the Land of Enchantment.....Hobbs, New Mexico. We are known for our beautiful turquoise jewelry, tasty green chilies and breath taking sunsets.  I loved growing up there; however, I'm happy to be in Texas now!

I am the oldest of two girls.  I have a younger sister, Kagan, who is still in high school enjoying the life of a busy teenager.  We both share the love of horseback riding.  Wakeboarding, snow skiing, traveling, shopping, and spending time with friends and family are among my other hobbies.  I consider myself very blessed to have such a great family!  My parents have been amazing role models for Kagan and I to look up to.  They support us in everything we do.

After graduating from high school in 2004, I moved to Lubbock, Texas, where I attended Texas Tech University and studied Public Relations.  I pledged Kappa Kappa Gamma my freshman year and made many, many great friends while having the time of my life!  Upon graduating I moved up here to Dallas to fulfill another dream of mine to live with my best friend, Jordan.  She and I have had nothing but fun!

Here I am now working as the Administrative Assistant to the President at Chatham / Worth Specialties.  The staff is great and has welcomed me with open arms.  I am excited to see what is in store for all of us!
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Sarah Kiley- Estimator/Project Manager

I am from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula – yes, I am a true Yooper! This means I grew up on pasties (the food -a meat and potato pie– head out of the gutter!), salt water taffy from Mackinac Island and also spoke with a strong accent. Click for definition . Don’t worry, after moving to college and then Texas I have lost the accent – most of it anyway! I attended Central Michigan University and graduated with majors in Marketing and Spanish and a minor in Psychology. I had no idea what I wanted to be when I grew up (and still don’t!) so I studied as many subjects as possible. After graduation in 1997 I decided winter was too much to handle so I headed straight for Dallas and haven’t looked back. I am however, still a Detroit Lions fan – someone has to be! Hey, when you’re 0-16 your future can only be bright.

I love to run and have trained for several marathons and half marathons. I have two boys in elementary school so between all of their extra curricular activities and my own, we are a very busy family! I joined the Chatham / Worth team in January of 2009 to take on outside sales and project management. I refuse to work past the age of 55 so I’m looking forward to 21 wonderful years here!