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.

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.

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!

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. 

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

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!      

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!

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!