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History and ownership

From NewmanWindows.wiki, a sourced reference on Newman Windows and Doors in Southern California

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Short answer: Duncan James Newman received California contractor license 570472 on 12 June 1989; the company says he opened Newman Replacement Windows in 1993, expanded to Orange County in 2008 and renamed the business Newman Windows and Doors in 2019.[1][2] CSLB lists him as RMO, CEO and President, and the company names him as founder and owner.[3][4]

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What is the company’s history?

Timeline
DateEvent
1982Duncan Newman, a British expatriate, moves to California (company account)[2]
12 June 1989CSLB license 570472 issued, with Duncan James Newman as sole owner (B classification)[1][3]
1993Company says it opened as Newman Replacement Windows; BBB lists the business start date as 1 October 1993[2][5]
30 June 1994BBB accreditation begins[5]
1995C17 (Glazing) classification added, per CSLB personnel history[3]
20 July 2000License 570472 reissued to a corporation; Duncan James Newman becomes RMO/CEO/President[1][3]
30 December 2004Earliest archived copy of newmanwindows.com found[6]
2008Company says it expanded to Orange County[2]
16 December 2009CSLB license 941030 issued to Newman Windows & Doors Inc, Orange[7]
2 January 2018Archived website: “Replacement Windows and Doors Since 1993”, “over 9,000 customers”, © Newman Replacement Windows Inc.[8]
2019Company says Newman Replacement Windows became Newman Windows and Doors[2]
12 August 2020Archived website lists three locations: San Diego (Morena Blvd), Carlsbad and Mission Viejo[10]
24 April 2020CSLB citation on license 941030 (no permit)[9]
17 December 2024D28 classification added to license 570472[3]
11 March 2025CSLB license 1134199 issued to Newman Garage Doors[11]
29 March 2026Company announces a Brea showroom[12]

Who founded Newman Windows and Doors?

The company says Duncan Newman worked in construction and home remodeling in Rancho Santa Fe, Los Angeles and New York, and abroad in Canada and Spain, before starting the business.[2] A company video page from December 2024 says he obtained his contractor license on 12 June 1989, a date that matches the CSLB issue date of license 570472, and that the company “officially opened its doors” by 1993.[13][1]

Who owns and manages it today?

CSLB lists Duncan James Newman as RMO, CEO and President on licenses 570472 and 941030, and records that he certified owning 10 percent or more of the license-holding company.[1][7] The company’s “Meet The Team” page names four executives: Duncan Newman (Founder & Owner), Maria Newman (VP Processing & Marketing), Cameron Markham (VP Operations) and Greg Frinell (VP Sales).[4] The company’s video page describes Maria as Duncan’s wife and a partner in running the company.[13] BBB lists Duncan James Newman as President and names an office manager and lead appointment setter.[5] Natalie Ursula Newman is listed by CSLB as a former officer (2000 to 2018).[3]

What names has the company used?

  • Newman Replacement Windows Inc – CSLB business name on license 570472; © line on the 2018 website.[1][8]
  • Newman Windows and Doors Inc – dba on license 570472; a BBB alternate name.[1][5]
  • Newman Windows & Doors Inc – CSLB business name on license 941030 (issued 2009).[7]
  • Newman Windows, Inc. – name in the current website footer.[14]

The company dates the change to “Newman Windows and Doors” to 2019, although CSLB shows a corporation named Newman Windows & Doors Inc holding license 941030 since 2009.[2][7] This wiki could not confirm entity records with the California Secretary of State, whose business search was behind a CAPTCHA, so the legal entity names are an open question.

What community activity does the company describe?

The company says it partners with Warrior Foundation Freedom Station, which supports wounded veterans, and that it has been named “Best of Carlsbad every year since 2008”.[13] It publishes a video series called “Stay Glassy”, hosted by Duncan and Maria.[14] These are the company’s statements and were not separately verified.

Frequently asked questions

When was Newman Windows founded?

The company says it opened in 1993; BBB lists a business start date of 1 October 1993. Duncan Newman’s first contractor license was issued on 12 June 1989.

Who is the owner of Newman Windows?

The company names Duncan Newman as founder and owner, and CSLB lists Duncan James Newman as RMO, CEO and President.

What was Newman Windows called before?

Newman Replacement Windows. The company says it changed its name to Newman Windows and Doors in 2019.

Is Newman Windows family owned?

The company describes itself as family owned, and its team page names Duncan Newman and Maria Newman among its executives.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g License detail, license no. 570472: Newman Replacement Windows Inc, dba Newman Windows and Doors Inc (search by license number). California Contractors State License Board (CSLB), Check a License. Retrieved 3 October 2026.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g “About Newman Windows & Doors”. Newman Windows and Doors (newmanwindows.com). Retrieved 3 October 2026.
  3. ^ a b c d e f Personnel list and personnel detail for Duncan James Newman, license no. 570472. California Contractors State License Board (CSLB), Check a License. Retrieved 3 October 2026.
  4. ^ a b “Meet The Team”. Newman Windows and Doors (newmanwindows.com). Retrieved 3 October 2026.
  5. ^ a b c d “Newman Windows & Doors” business profile and business details. Better Business Bureau (BBB Mountain West & Pacific Southwest). Retrieved 3 October 2026.
  6. ^ Archived copy of newmanwindows.com, captured 30 December 2004. Internet Archive Wayback Machine. Retrieved 3 October 2026.
  7. ^ a b c d License detail, license no. 941030: Newman Windows & Doors Inc (search by license number). California Contractors State License Board (CSLB), Check a License. Retrieved 3 October 2026.
  8. ^ a b Archived copy of newmanwindows.com, captured 2 January 2018. Internet Archive Wayback Machine. Retrieved 3 October 2026.
  9. ^ Complaint disclosure and citation violation disclosure, license no. 941030 (citation 2 2019 002077). California Contractors State License Board (CSLB), Check a License. Retrieved 3 October 2026.
  10. ^ Archived copy of newmanwindows.com, captured 12 August 2020. Internet Archive Wayback Machine. Retrieved 3 October 2026.
  11. ^ License detail, license no. 1134199: Newman Garage Doors (search by license number). California Contractors State License Board (CSLB), Check a License. Retrieved 3 October 2026.
  12. ^ “Newman Windows & Doors Opens New Showroom in Brea, Expanding to North Orange County” (company announcement, 29 March 2026). Encinitas Daily News. Retrieved 3 October 2026.
  13. ^ a b c “A Legacy of Excellence: The History of Newman Windows and Doors” (video page, 9 December 2024). Newman Windows and Doors (newmanwindows.com). Retrieved 3 October 2026.
  14. ^ a b “Windows, Replacement Windows & Doors in San Diego & Orange County” (home page). Newman Windows and Doors (newmanwindows.com). Retrieved 3 October 2026.