Our Team
Leadership Team
David Barefoot - President
David Barefoot, President and Owner of Barefoot and Company, began his career as an installer. He brings a wealth of knowledge and has a unique feel for the building industry, having held every position within the company at one point or another since its inception in 1971. David strongly believes “if you treat your employees better than your best customer you will not have to worry about your best customer.” The heartbeat of the company, David and his team's purpose is to provide a culture and a company rooted in the highest of morals, honesty, integrity and accountability.
Lynn Najaka - Vice President
Lynn Najaka is Vice President of Barefoot and Company. She graduated from Wingate University with a Bachelor of Science in Human Resources and a minor in Psychology. Her responsibilities include dealing with all aspects of Human Resources from federal policies to payroll. Her position also requires her to stay abreast of the laws and regulations surrounding employee rights. She holds several certificates in Human Resources and Payroll including:
Legal Hiring and Firing
Family Medical Leave Act
Workman’s Compensation Fraud
Payroll Setup and Administration
HR Profile and Reporting
Starting with the company in 1971, Lynn played a strategic role in growing the business. She is proud the company culture is sensitive to the needs of her employees who she maintains are vital to the success of the operation.
Tom Schellin - General Manager
Tom Schellin, a 22-year veteran of the company, has been the company’s General Manager for the last 8 years. He served in the Armed Forces during Vietnam, came out as a Sergeant and received additional training as a jet engine technician. Additionally, he graduated from Berkeley College of Music with a BA in Music. Having held several management positions within the company, he brings exceptional people skills to his role. As the General Manager he oversees all departments and is responsible for sales. He is a member of the Union County Home Builders Association and has completed numerous management training classes including "7 Habits of Highly Effective People." He is firmly rooted in the company’s core values and believes honesty and integrity yield longevity.
Tom Schellin, a 22-year veteran of the company, has been the company’s General Manager for the last 8 years. He served in the Armed Forces during Vietnam, came out as a Sergeant and received additional training as a jet engine technician. Additionally, he graduated from Berkeley College of Music with a BA in Music. Having held several management positions within the company, he brings exceptional people skills to his role. As the General Manager he oversees all departments and is responsible for sales. He is a member of the Union County Home Builders Association and has completed numerous management training classes including "7 Habits of Highly Effective People." He is firmly rooted in the company’s core values and believes honesty and integrity yield longevity.
Bill Green - Director of Operations
As the Director of Operations, Bill Green has maintained the position for 5 years. He began his career with the company in 1996 and has held several management positions since. A graduate of North Carolina State University with a BA in Business Management, he brings a wealth of knowledge to the company. He has a unique ability to create innovative solutions, just one of the many traits that make him an invaluable asset to the company. In his current role, he oversees the day to day operations of the business and works with accounts to facilitate smooth processes between customers and the company. His professional affiliations include NARI and NAHB and he holds the following credentials:
• Elite Contractor Certified for Pulte Homes
As the Director of Operations, Bill Green has maintained the position for 5 years. He began his career with the company in 1996 and has held several management positions since. A graduate of North Carolina State University with a BA in Business Management, he brings a wealth of knowledge to the company. He has a unique ability to create innovative solutions, just one of the many traits that make him an invaluable asset to the company. In his current role, he oversees the day to day operations of the business and works with accounts to facilitate smooth processes between customers and the company. His professional affiliations include NARI and NAHB and he holds the following credentials:
• Elite Contractor Certified for Pulte Homes
• Certified Trainer for "7 Habits of Highly Effective People"
• Andersen Window and Door Specialist Certified
• Andersen Signature Sales Training
• True North Quality Essentials I and II training
• Silverline Window and Door Specialist Certified
• Andersen Window and Door Specialist Certified
• Andersen Signature Sales Training
• True North Quality Essentials I and II training
• Silverline Window and Door Specialist Certified
• Shea Homes Trade Council
He believes it is the employees who make Barefoot and Company what it is. And, ultimately, understanding and realizing this is what sets the company apart from everyone.
Mandy Braswell - Office Manager
Mandy Braswell is a 10 year veteran and has been the Office Manager for 6 years. She is responsible for accounts receivable, customer service and ordering supplies. She brings a strong work ethic to the company and has extensive product knowledge. She is affiliated with the Union County Home Builders Association and believes strongly in the values the company was founded upon: honesty, integrity and accountability.
Mark Tyson - Custom Area Manager
Mark Tyson has been an employee of the company for 23 years. His current role is that of Custom Area Manager, a position he has held for the past 12 years. Measuring and scheduling custom installs and meeting with custom builders and homeowners are some of his key duties. His wealth of product knowledge in custom home trends is a unique skill set that he brings to the company. A member of the Union County Home Builders Association, he believes that providing value and exercising integrity will earn a fair profit.
Linda Barefoot - Accounts Payable
As Barefoot and Company's Accounts Payable Director, Linda oversees the organization's financials. A graduate of Wingate University, Linda first began working part-time for the company in 1976. She has maintained the position of Accounts Payable Director for the last 10 years. Ever inquisitive Linda believes that team work is the key to the success of the company.
Laura Barefoot - Quality Assurance and Marketing Manager
As the Quality Assurance Representative and Marketing Manager for two years, Laura oversees and manages all aspects of the company's NHQ Quality Assurance System. Furthermore, she designs and manages custom closets and is the New Construction Builder Design Center Liaison. Laura brings exceptional marketing expertise to the company and lives the company’s mission statement. She holds a BS in Marketing from Clemson University and an MBA in Sports Business Management from San Diego State University. Her training includes:
• Andersen Marketing Excellence Training
• Andersen Sales Essential Training
As the Quality Assurance Representative and Marketing Manager for two years, Laura oversees and manages all aspects of the company's NHQ Quality Assurance System. Furthermore, she designs and manages custom closets and is the New Construction Builder Design Center Liaison. Laura brings exceptional marketing expertise to the company and lives the company’s mission statement. She holds a BS in Marketing from Clemson University and an MBA in Sports Business Management from San Diego State University. Her training includes:
• Andersen Marketing Excellence Training
• Andersen Sales Essential Training
• ClosetMaid MasterSuite Training Program
• True North Quality Essentials I and II Training
• True North Quality Essentials I and II Training
Michael Najaka - Area Manager
Michael Najaka currently holds the position of Area Manager and is a certified window and door installer and trouble shooter. Michael is responsible for completing the NHQ monthly Independent Jobsite Audit and he attends the monthly Building Codes and Standards meeting. This detail-oriented, organized and forward thinking individual earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration at Winthrop University. His training includes:
• Andersen Window and Door Specialist Certified
• Andersen Signature Sales Training
Michael maintains superior customer service skills and believes in doing the job right the first time.
Area Managers
Chad Hughes - South Window Area Manager
Favorite Quote: “We Can Do It!”
Favorite Quote: “We Can Do It!”
Chad Hughes is a 15 year veteran of the company and brings a breadth of knowledge and experience to the role of Window Area Manager, a position he has held for the last four years. He is a certified Andersen DSN Service Technician and is responsible for overseeing all of the activities in regard to window installations. He is also a storm door installation expert, a replacement window and door technician and specializes in custom window glass replacements. What Chad enjoys most about his job is the daily challenges to meet customer and company needs.
In his spare time Chad loves to fish, swim and hike.
Chris Childers - South Area Manager
Favorite Quote: “The price of greatness is responsibility”-Winston Churchill
When Chris is not exercising his expertise he performs vocals and guitar in two rock bands.
Favorite Quote: “The price of greatness is responsibility”-Winston Churchill
Chris Childers began his career as Area Manager when he joined the company six years ago. His role as Area Manager encompasses measuring homes for the company’s specialty products, meeting with superintendents and homeowners for sales and customer service and ensuring correct products are installed per specification. Reviewing paper work for correct billing, prepping crews and coordinating install dates and times with builders and homeowners are other tasks that Chris manages. However, what he likes most about his job is the ability to plan his own day and the opportunity to be a hero for the customer.
When Chris is not exercising his expertise he performs vocals and guitar in two rock bands.
David Piddock - North Window Area Manager
Favorite Quote: “TGIF”
Favorite Quote: “TGIF”
David Piddock has been employed by Barefoot and Company for four years and has held the position of Window Area Manager for the last 18 months. As a Window Area Manager he is responsible for quality control of window installs which includes ensuring openings are sized correctly, roofs are completed and house wrap is installed prior to window installation. David also trouble shoots and repairs warranty and billable issues that are called in for service. To ensure the lines of communication are kept open, David consistently interacts with job site superintendents on each project. Besides working outside and interacting with people, what David enjoys most about his job is the challenge of running into the unknown on a job site and thinking outside the box to come up with a resolution.
When David is not working he enjoys camping, hunting, fishing and tinkering with his old jeep. His other hobbies include coaching his son’s sports teams and leading Cub Scouts.
Derrick Manning - Blinds, Shades & Shutters Area Manager
Favorite Quote: “A customer is the most important person ever in this office-in person or by mail. A customer is not dependent on us, we are dependent on them. A customer is not an interruption to our work; they are the purpose of it. We are not doing a favor by serving them; they are doing us a favor by giving us the opportunity to do so…”
Derrick Manning began working with the company in August 2007 as the Area Manager of the Blind and Shutter Division. He is primarily responsible for meeting with customers to discuss the best blind, shade and shutter to fit their needs. Additionally, he orders and tracks products, schedules installation dates and, if applicable, makes service calls afer installation. What Derrick favors most about his job is seeing a homeowner pleased with the outcome of their window treatment.
On his off days, Derrick loves spending time with his only daughter Peyton, playing volleyball and corn hole.
Tim Canterbury - North Area Manager
Favorite Quote: “There is no substitute for hard work”-Thomas Edison
Tim Canterbury joined the company in 2003 and has been the North Area Manager for five years. His role as the North Area Manager is to service existing customers, acquire new customers and sell products for the building industry. He also works with installers to ensure complete customer satisfaction. What Tim likes most about his job is the customer.
When he is not working Tim enjoys playing music, sports and hanging out with his family.
Customer Service
Sarah Lee
Favorite Quote: “Too Blessed Too Be Stressed.”
Sarah Lee has been a customer service representative with Barefoot and Company for nearly five years. She is responsible for helping builders with scheduling jobs and repairs. She also answers phones and aids walk-in customers. She most enjoys talking with different people during day to day business as well as learning the ins and outs of different products that Barefoot and Company offers. She also enjoys the employees that she works with. Her hobbies include spending time with her husband and children, going to the beach and attending all of her children's sporting events.
