Stan Kawahara – VP Operations @ Quantum Windows & Doors
Our Herd Freed Hartz executive search team was honored to partner with Quantum Windows & Doors on a nationwide retained executive search to find their new VP of Operations.
Quantum Windows & Doors operates at the intersection of artistry and precision. The company produces more than just windows and doors—it co-creates enduring architectural elements that embody craftsmanship, innovation, and pride. Serving the ultra-luxury residential market, Quantum is renowned for its exceptional quality, deep customization, and human-centric approach. Rather than simply taking orders, Quantum collaborates.
With a newly expanded 120,000 sq. ft. facility, a team of 75 dedicated employees, and a tripling of revenue since acquisition, Quantum is poised to scale to over $100M in the next five years. Backed by high-net-worth investors, the company is ready to match its ambition with operational excellence. The Vice President of Operations will play a central role in that transformation.
Quantum’s Mission: To manufacture the highest quality wood, clad, and steel products, which demonstrate attention to craftsmanship and design in a working environment which is healthy, safe, and amiable, making every effort to use materials and processes which minimize adverse effects on the environment.
Quantum was founded in 1982 as a response to the industry’s demand for a better-built custom wood window. Quantum’s founders were two general contractors native to the Pacific Northwest, dissatisfied with the mass-produced windows available. These gentlemen demanded a level of craftsmanship on par with the homes they were building. In 1982, Quantum Wood Windows, Inc. started in a little shop north of Seattle, WA, and grew quickly.
Sample windows were made and taken around to local contractors and architects, and slowly our reputation grew. The response to the product was excellent, but as with any new venture, it took a lot of work for each sale. Marketing efforts even included showing the windows at local Snohomish and King County fairs.
Over the years, Quantum product lines have expanded and market reach has become international. From its humble beginnings in a general contractor’s garage, Quantum has grown into an industry leader in the manufacturing of wood, clad, and steel windows and doors.
Quantum’s current production facility in Arlington, WA, is designed to maximize craftsmanship and attention to detail throughout the production process. Quantum is still locally owned today. As their business grows and changes, one thing that does not change is that they continue to strive to produce high-quality products.
This retained executive search was led by Jim Herd/Managing Partner and Ryan Biancofiori/Partner.
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