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 raided 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!

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!      

Katie Borninski - Project Assistant / Inside Sales

I'm from a small town in Oregon where I grew up on a cattle ranch with my two older brothers. In 2009 I graduated from the University of OregonÑGo Ducks! And have been on the move ever since. I love to travel, after high school I spent a month backpacking in Europe, in college I was fortunate enough to study abroad in New Zealand and Australia for over two months, after graduation I spent six months volunteering in Kentucky which is where I met the reason I moved to Texas! I did a bit more traveling- Ireland for a few weeks and a few other small trips before packing my bags and heading south.

In the Spring of 2010 I moved to Dallas to be with my then boyfriend Nick. We spent the summer traveling and in the Fall I came to work at Chatham/Worth. In May of this year Nick became my husband, we got married in the BEAUTIFUL Sunriver, Oregon and came back to Texas to start our lives. We both love to travel, spending time outdoors and hanging out with our dog Cody.

Chatham is my first experience with the world of construction and sales, currently I assist Andrew and Sarah on their projects, bid and project manage a few of my own small jobs and help walk-in customers.

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!

Laura Fehrs - Project Assistant

I'm from Texas and wouldn't want it any other way! While growing up, my family and I would always visit my grandparent's ranch in Aspermont, TX, where I got hooked on riding horses. Recently, I have loved traveling, going to concerts, or just watching a movie at home. I graduated from The University of North Texas, where I majored in Interdisciplinary Studies- with my focus in Elementary Education. I survived teaching elementary school for 3 years! In all honesty, I had a blast teaching and adored all my students. In the summer of 2011, I had the opportunity to join the Chatham/Worth team, and I couldn't let that chance pass by. I feel so blessed to be apart of such a wonderful company. We all work extremely hard, but we always have fun!