Frontdoor Chief Revenue Officer Named a Female Executive of the Year by the Stevie® Awards for Women in Business

MEMPHIS, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 18, 2025--

Frontdoor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FTDR), the nation’s leading provider of home warranties, proudly announces that Kathy Collins, Senior Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer, was recognized by the Stevie ® Awards for Women in Business. During an awards ceremony held on November 10 in New York City, Collins received a Silver Stevie Award in the “Female Executive of the Year – Consumer Services – 11 to 2,500 Employees” category.

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Established in 2002, the Stevie Awards celebrate the achievements and positive contributions of organizations and working professionals globally. Honorees are selected by expert judges, including many of the world's most respected executives, entrepreneurs, innovators and business educators. The organization hosts nine award programs each year, including the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, which recognize women entrepreneurs, executives, employees and the organizations they lead. In 2025, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business received more than 1,500 nominations spanning nearly 50 countries, and winners were selected by a panel of more than 190 professionals worldwide. The judging committee for the Female Executive of the Year category was chaired by Katja Schroeder, Senior Lecturer for the Technology Management Program at Columbia University's School of Professional Studies.

“I’m honored to have been part of such an accomplished group of global leaders and changemakers recognized by this year’s Stevie Awards,” said Collins. “Congratulations to all my fellow honorees who are shaping the future of their industries.”

Collins’ recognition underscores her numerous accomplishments over the past year, which have introduced Frontdoor and its subsidiary, American Home Shield, to new audiences representing the fastest growing segments of U.S. homeownership: young adults, Hispanic Americans and single women.

In April 2024, Collins led the launch of a national marketing campaign that featured a new brand mascot (Warrantina, played by Rachel Dratch), tagline (“Don’t Worry. Be Warranty”), website, visual identity and logo. She also continues to play a significant role in the company’s financial transformation.

“Kathy is a one-of-a-kind leader, with a mastery of both brand and revenue strategy,” said Bill Cobb, chairman and chief executive officer of Frontdoor, Inc. “Within just three years at Frontdoor, Kathy has effectively overhauled the nearly 50-year-old brand and built awareness and trust with a new generation of homeowners. I can’t think of anyone more deserving of this award.”

Visit http://www.StevieAwards.com/Women to learn more and see a complete list of winners by category.

About Frontdoor, Inc.

Frontdoor is the industry leader in home warranties and new home structural warranties, and a leading provider of on-demand home repair and maintenance services. As the parent company of two leading brands – American Home Shield and 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty – totaling more than two million members – we bring over 50 years of experience in the home warranty category, a cultivated national network of independent service contractors, and a reputation for delivering quality service and product innovation. American Home Shield, the leader in home warranties, gives homeowners peace of mind, budget protection and convenience, covering up to 29 home systems and appliances from costly and unexpected breakdowns. 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty is the leader in new home structural warranties, providing home builders with coverage for structural failures. These two brands, together with Frontdoor’s cutting-edge on-demand services, provide an unbeatable combination that meets the full suite of homeowner repair and maintenance needs. For more information about Frontdoor, Inc., please visit frontdoorhome.com.

Kathy Collins, SVP and Chief Revenue Officer

NEW DELHI (AP) — A fire ripped through a popular nightclub in India’s Goa state, killing at least 25 people, including tourists, the state’s chief minister said Sunday.

The blaze occurred just past midnight in Arpora village in North Goa, a party hub, some 25 kilometers (15-miles) from the state capital, Panaji.

Goa’s Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said most of the dead were the club’s kitchen workers, as well as three to four tourists. Six people were injured and are in stable condition, he said. All the bodies have been recovered.

The fire was caused by a gas cylinder blast and has been extinguished, the Press Trust of India news agency reported, quoting local police. However, witnesses told the agency that the fire began on the club’s first floor, where nearly 100 tourists were on the dance floor. Several rushed to the kitchen below in the chaos and got trapped along with staff, it said.

Fatima Shaikh said the commotion began as flames erupted, according to the news agency. “We rushed out of the club only to see that the entire structure was up in flames,” she said.

The nightclub, located along the Arpora River backwaters, had a narrow entry and exit that forced the firefighters to park their tankers about 400 meters (1,300 feet) away, delaying the efforts, the news agency said.

Sawant said the club had violated fire safety regulations. The state government ordered an inquiry to determine the exact cause of the fire and responsibility, he said, adding that authorities would act against the club management and officials who allowed it to operate despite the violations.

Local village council official Roshan Redkar told the news agency that authorities had earlier issued a demolition notice for the club, which didn't have construction permit from the government. But higher officials rolled back the order, he said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a social media post called the fire "deeply saddening# and said he spoke with Sawant. Modi said the government “is providing all possible assistance” while offering condolences to the victims’ families.

Accidents, particularly involving gas cylinders and electric short circuits, aren’t uncommon in India and often result in casualties, underlining the need for authorities to implement stringent safety protocols.

“This is not just an accident; it is a criminal failure of safety and governance,” Rahul Gandhi, a top leader of India’s main opposition Congress party, wrote in a social media post. He called for a transparent probe to "fix accountability and ensure such preventable tragedies don’t occur again.”

The western coastal state of Goa is one of India’s most popular tourist destinations, known for its sandy beaches.

The charred interiors of a nightclub, which caught fire early Sunday, are seen in Arpora, Goa, India, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. (AP Photo)