Tammy Whitworth, Chairman & CEO

Serving Wilkes County, North Carolina, the community that she and her family have called home for generation, is part of what keeps Tammy driven to shepherd Window World®, America’s largest exterior remodeler, successfully into its third decade and beyond.

After attending Meredith College and earning a Bachelor’s of Science in Economics/Political Science degree, Tammy began her career in the renovation and remodeling industry. She and her husband, Todd, purchased their first Window World showroom in Wilmington, NC from Leon Whitworth, Todd’s father, and quickly opened their second showroom with life-long friends Darren and Michelle Kennelly in Winston-Salem, NC.

In 2007, Tammy and Todd purchased Window World, Inc., the corporate office of Window World, from Leon Whitworth. They remained steadfast in their resolve to keep the core of Window World, its family approach, a constant.

Tammy and Todd started Window World Cares®, the charitable arm of Window World, in 2008. Their eldest child, Anna Grace, was premature and spent the first days of her life in a hospital. Having experienced the strain of worrying about their child’s health, Tammy and Todd decided to partner with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. In 2017, Window World Cares was given St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s Organizational Support Award, and Tammy’s passion for the hospital has led to over $10.75 million in fundraising.

Overcoming personal tragedy, Tammy became CEO of Window World after the passing of her husband, Todd, in 2010. Since then, she has led the company in its pursuit to establish world-class training for franchisees, through profound changes in product, installation, and standards regulations, established a Board of Directors and most recently, an Advisory Council of Franchisees. Her vision for Window World remains to position Franchise Owners with the best possible tools to be successful, providing opportunity for hard-working families across the nation.
 

Steve Kamody, President

Steve Kamody is using his 20+ years of experience in the remodeling industry to position Window World for continued success, leading with an emphasis on collaboration and long-term solutions.

He joined Window World in 2008 as Northeast Regional Manager, was promoted to Director of Sales & Operations in 2011, and then Vice President of Sales in 2014. During this time, Steve managed record-setting sales growth and also reconfigured the regional management staff to deliver world-class support to franchisees.

Today, Window World’s network of over 200 locally-owned stores leads the industry in exterior remodeling sales and window replacement jobs. Steve works to ensure that through a host of products and options, integration and collaboration, and transparency, Window World maintains that dominant position for decades to come.
 

Mark Bumgarner, VP of Franchise Relations & Engagement

Mark Bumgarner has officially been with Window World since 2009, although his relationship with the company can truly date back to his childhood friendship with Todd Whitworth. From working in window warehouses as a young man to starting his career at Lowe’s Home Improvement, Mark’s eventual role in franchise relations for the nation’s largest exterior remodeler is a lifetime in the making.

Mark joined Window World as Director of Training after a 21-year tenure at Lowe’s, culminating in a position as Senior Manager of Portfolio Projects. He assumed his current role of Vice President of Franchise Relations in 2015. In this capacity, he oversees the Window World University and Consumer Relations departments, and is also heavily engaged with Window World’s philanthropic endeavors.
 

Steve Newton, VP of National Products

Steve defines his work as Vice President of National Products by the mandate to provide store owners with the very best the home improvement industry has to offer. A North Wilkesboro native, Steve grew up playing sports, and transitioned that same passion into attaining a degree in Business Administration from Wilkes Community College. Upon graduation, he started his career as Credit Manager for Gardner Glass, which he followed with a decade of service at Tire Centers, Inc., a subsidiary of Michelin, where he worked as Regional Credit Manager.

He joined Window World in 2007 as a Regional Manager. In 2015, Steve was promoted to Director of Product Development before becoming Vice President of National Products in 2017. Tasked with managing all product lines and vendor relationships, he takes pride in ensuring quality materials and service are always at the forefront of the Window World system.
 

Fred Bauer, Corporate Counsel

Fred joined Window World as Corporate Counsel in 2015, much to the delight of his new coworkers. From contracts to negotiations, litigation, intellectual property, and franchise law, Fred has expansive involvement in Window World’s strategic direction. His inexorable question asking keeps everyone on their toes.

A volunteer for the Clemmons and Wilkesboro Fire Departments and a Certified NC Firefighter and EMT, Fred is actively involved in helping others. The father of a US Marine, he is also an avid supporter of Window World’s work with the Veterans Airlift Command. 
 

Chad Kleis, Director of Sales

Chad Kleis brings a lifelong love of the home improvement industry and over 20 years of sales experience to his role at Window World.

Chad attended Michigan State University, where he obtained his B.A. in Marketing. He then launched his career in sales first with the window division of Louisiana Pacific, then with Hurd Window, and subsequently Home Guard Industries. Along the way, he developed competencies in account management, product design, and marketing.

Chad joined the Window World family in 2011, and in 2016, he was promoted to Director of Sales. He is now charged with helping stores maximize the benefits of corporate initiatives while also working with the regional team to foster its evolution. 

David Mastin, Director of Franchise Advancement

David graduated from Appalachian State University, where he played football and studied communications and public relations. David has worked for Lowe’s Companies, Dawson Home Fashions, and the Carolina Mirror Company.

In 2010, David came to Window World as Consumer Relations Manager. In this capacity, he facilitated communication between consumers and Window World franchisees, and also got involved with Window World University, where he was appointed Team Leader in 2013.

In his current position as Director of Franchise Advancement, David is responsible for Window World University and its ongoing efforts to provide learning opportunities to franchisees. He most enjoys watching individuals learn and grow, and designing platforms on which such advancement can take place. 

Zach Luffman, Director of Franchising

Zach oversees franchising, territory development, and store compliance. He loves working with prospective Franchise Owners and exploring new areas to grow the Window World brand. 
 
Zach obtained his B.S. in business management from Appalachian State University. After selling insurance and financial products with Liberty Mutual, Zach returned to law school and graduated cum laude from Elon University School of Law. Zach started at Window World as a corporate counsel intern and was later hired to manage franchise sales and corporate human resources.