Helping People Live Better
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Who We Are

“I love being a part of something special.”

Western Window Systems is focused on helping people live better through remarkably beautiful moving glass walls and windows that blend the indoors with the outside. Powered by an ambitious business model, proprietary technology, and some of the most amazing people on the planet, we’re in a position to challenge norms and inspire new thinking.

By giving people access to products that remove boundaries and expand space, we’re revolutionizing the way people live — and changing construction in the process.

Stories About Us

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Vilhauer brings more than 20 years of experience in the window and door industry to Western Window Systems…

Western Window Systems employees reenact the moment when they first saw their brand-new facility.

Western Window Systems employees share their experiences — as well as offer a few tips — about their new building’s biggest attraction: a bright red, two-story corkscrew slide.

Our Vision

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Core Values

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Excellence

We don’t settle for anything less than the best. In every aspect of our business we strive to excel, approaching every challenge with courage, honesty, and a determination to succeed. We take pride in what we do and work together to achieve outstanding results.

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Innovation

By challenging stereotypes and existing norms, we create unique products and solutions that delight our customers. We dare to take risks. We are exceptions to the rule. We promote collaboration across teams and with our external partners to allow us to innovate in ways others cannot.

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Partnership

We believe in treating others the way we wish to be treated. By being respectful of our coworkers, customers, suppliers, and community, we maintain a high level of professionalism and encourage openness to new ideas. We believe in giving back whenever we can and strive to make the world a better place by reducing our ecological footprint.

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Western Volunteers

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We're passionate about giving back to the community.

Here at Western Window Systems, we’re passionate about giving back to the community. Since we started Western Volunteers, our volunteer program for employees and their families, we’ve hand-packed over 20,000 meals for malnourished kids, helped to feed over 600 needy families, and donated our foosball table to the local Boys & Girls Club.

When you work at Western Window Systems, you’re not just joining a team of amazing individuals, you’re also joining a family who believe in making a difference in and out of the workplace.

As the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation continues to unfold… Read more »

In November, Western Window Systems employees delivered mountains of soccer balls, board games… Read more »

Volunteers from Western Window Systems’ marketing department teamed up with friends to refurbish… Read more »

Leadership Team

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Mike Wothe
President

Mike Wothe is president of Western Window Systems.

Mike has over 30 years of experience leading and building teams. Prior to starting his career with Western Window Systems in December 2019, he held several positions at Cardinal Glass Industries in Amery, Wisconsin, including plant manager, vice president of Cardinal LG, and president.

As president of Western Window Systems, Mike oversees the strategic direction of the company including operational excellence, delivering on sales and overseeing growth enablers such as new products, leadership initiatives, and development of company culture.

Mike holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of Washington in Seattle.

Mike has four children and a “wonder wife.” He likes golfing, fishing, and the great outdoors.

Melissa Miner
Vice President of Human Resources

Melissa Miner is Western Window Systems’ vice president of human resources, reporting to Debbie LaPinska, senior vice president of human resources at PGT Innovations.

Prior to her role at Western Window Systems, Melissa served as human resources director at PGT Innovations, parent company of Western Window Systems, in North Venice, Florida, where she started working in July 2012. Prior to that, she served as human resources coordinator for Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

Melissa has a certificate in human resource management from Villanova University in Radnor Township, Pennsylvania, and a Strategic HR Business Partner Certification from the Human Capital Institute.

Melissa moved to Phoenix to assume her role as vice president of human resources in January 2020. She describes her passions as “family and serving others.”

Chet Willis
Vice President of Production Builder Sales

Chet Willis is Western Window Systems’ vice president of production builder sales. He is responsible for the business operations and management of the company’s Volume Program, designed to help production builders differentiate their homes and drive sales.

Under Chet’s leadership, his team grew production builder sales to nearly 500% in 2013 and 2014. He joined Western Window Systems in 2011.

Chet has over 20 years of experience in the fenestration industry. Prior to joining Western Window Systems, he was chief executive officer at Paramount Windows Corporation, one of the largest privately held window and door manufacturers in the Southwest. He enjoys playing music and is a motorcycle enthusiast.

Kevin Vilhauer
Vice President of Engineering and Design

Kevin Vilhauer is the vice president of engineering and design at Western Window Systems. He brings more than 20 years of industry experience to the role, including design, research, and testing.

Prior to joining the Western Window Systems team, Kevin was an integration engineer at Katerra, working on integrating new technology into windows and doors. Before that he spent 18 years at Milgard Manufacturing as an engineering manager. He received his bachelor’s of science degree in mechanical engineering from Kettering University, as well as certificates from Stanford University and Michigan State University.

Kevin enjoys challenging himself with trail running and charity bicycle rides and discovering hidden-gem restaurants with his family.

Jeremy Flynn
Vice President of Sales - Western Division

Jeremy Flynn is vice president of custom sales at Western Window Systems. He oversees the sales strategy for the custom sales and architectural consultant teams and grows relationships with Western Window Systems’ partners.

He previously had worked in the fenestration industry for 15 years. He was regional sales director with Milgard and served as senior sales director for PGT Custom Windows + Doors, a subsidiary, like Western Window Systems, of PGT Innovations.

A native of Oxnard, California, Jeremy now lives in Temecula, California, where he and his wife donate time and money to Temecula Dollars for Scholars. Jeremy earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Phoenix. The father of three grown children, he is an L.A. Dodgers fan and an avid golfer who enjoys spending time with his wife and their two miniature Australian Shepherds, Jake and Austin.

Abbas Ali
CFO - Western Division

In his new role, as CFO of Western Division, Abbas leads Finance, Accounting, and Controllership, and works with our external auditors across all brands in the Western Business Unit. Abbas has been part of the Western Window Systems family since 2017 and has held various positions within in accounting/finance, as well as leading the shipping department for an interim period. He has contributed to our successful growth and was instrumental in the two acquisitions completed in 2021, CRI SoCal and Anlin Windows and Doors.

Prior to joining Western Window Systems, Abbas worked at First Solar as a corporate financial planning and analysis manager. He has an MBA from Arizona State University. In addition to gardening and playing cricket, Abbas loves spending time with his wife and two sons.

Mark Yeandle
Vice President of Operations

Mark Yeandle is vice president of operations at Western Window Systems. He has had a lengthy career in the fenestration industry, where he has worked at Clayton Supply, Quanex, and most recently Milgard. His career started in Ontario, Canada, before he moved to the United States in 1999. He has held positions such as a plant manager, general manager and director, allowing him to utilize his strengths contributing to the operations side of the business.

Mark has been married to his wife Kate for 35 years and they have three sons together. He received his BS and MBA from the University of Phoenix. Being Canadian, he is a fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs, and plays and coaches hockey. He also enjoys golfing and traveling with Kate. In addition, Mark participates in 5K and 10K races to support causes such as ALS and Wounded Warriors.

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