Shad Mattingly, Budget Blinds of Puyallup, Kent, Wausau, Enumclaw, and Bonney Lake, WA 3-27-24
has been in business since 2013 and then expanded in 2015 and 2018. Shad employs 11 associates. They operate their business from a home office with an attatched shop. Before joining Budget Blinds, Shad was a general contractor in furntiure retailing.
Jeff Wosleger, Budget Blinds of Long Branch, NJ 3-20-24
purchased his first territory in June 2018 following up with a neighboring spot in 2021. Previously, he worked at Warner Bros. as the Director of Media Sales. Jeff now owns and operates his own business in a home office with the help of an office manager and contract installers. His demographics are 40% new homes, 10% commercial, and 50% existing!
Patrick O'Kane, Budget Blinds of Topeka & Manhattan, KS 3-13-24
has been in business since 2015 with 2 existing territories that came along with 3 employees. Patrick and his wife, Kristi operate this business with a showroom, retail store, home office, and a warehouse. Before embarking on their franchising journey, Patrick was a project manager in telecom business and Kristi was a Para-Educator.
Andrew Bogdan, Budget Blinds of Greenwich, Rowayton/Stamford, CT 3-6-24
has been in business since 2015. Andrew started with 1 new territory and then purchased an existing territory in 2017. He operates his business from his home and employs 2 associates. Before joining Budget Blinds, Andrew worked in Media Sales.
Jeff Lohrengel, Budget Blinds of Fort Smith, South Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers, AR 2-28-24
has been in business since 2019 with a new territory and quickly expanded in the years following. Jeff currently employs 7 associates and operates his business from a warehouse with a small showroom. Before joining Budget Blinds, Jeff worked in airline industry as an executive in Operations.
Mary Pierce, Budget Blinds Leominster & Sterling, MA 2-14-24
established in early 2023 when she had purchased a new territory. Prior to franchising, Mary was a Marketing & Sales Manager as an associate under another Budget Blinds franchisee. She's now operating both franchises and continues to grow immensely.
Ian Kaner, Budget Blinds of Blinds Dover & Wolfeboro, Seacoast, & Capecod, NH 2-7-24
established in 2016 with purchasing a new territory. Gradually, Ian expanded his territories over the years and now has a total of 3 territories. Ian is now the FAC Chairman for Budget Blinds!
Cathleen Hellman, Budget Blinds Nowralk/Wilton, CT 1-17-24
established her first territory in 2019. Before then, Cathleen was in Marketing for an Orthodontics company and identifies as an independent Marketing and Advertising Professional.
Brian Nelson, Budget Blinds of Chevy Chase & College Park, VA 1-11-24
Before buying two new territories, Brian was in Cybersecurity sales. Brian operates with 4 total associates with a home office and a Cubesmart for receiving and storing shades.
Andrew Ewing, Budget Blinds of Mission Viejo and Coto de Caza, CA 12-20-23
Andrew and his wife and partner, Megan, decided to start their franchising journey in 2017. Starting off, they had one territory and eventually expanded with two additionals by 2020.
Staci Burger, Budget Blinds of North Tucson, Superior, Safford, & Red Rock, AZ 11-29-23
launched in 1994, Staci's parent in-laws had initially purchased and operated this business up until Staci began working full-time in 2009. Her husband, Jerry, adopted the business and officially became owner/operators in 2015. They work with 4 associates with a retail shoroom and 2 offsite storage units.
Priscilla Glidewell, Budget Blinds of Mid-Willamette Valley, OR 11-22-23
has been in business since 2015, but initially began her franchising journey in 2006. Prior to her purchase of the Budget Blinds franchise, Glidewell was employed as a Social Worker.
Lloyd Bigsgs, Budget Blinds of Oceanside, CA 11-15-23
established this business in 2015 after serving as a Military & Defense contractor for many years. He owns and operates this location with the extraordinary help of 20 associates working in sales, installations, admin work, and management.
Joe Guagenti, Budget Blinds of Westerville, Lewis Center, Galena, and Sunbury, OH 11-8-23
bought an existing territory in 2013 as a family business with his parents. Previously, Joe owned a marketing company. Now working as an owner operator, Joe and his family have found great success.
Joseph Elder, Budget Blinds of Mansfield & Corsicana, TX 11-1-23
purchased new territory in 2013 now leading a team of 4 associates with a showroom and solid customer base of both commercial and residential. Before becoming the owner operator of this franchise, Joseph worked in parking lot maintenance.
Charles Doan, Budget Blinds of Southwest Missouri, 10-25-23
began in 2016 with a new territory, followed by the expansion of another new territory in 2018. They oversee two showrooms and are at the helm of three flourishing franchises with the help of three associates. Both Charles and Diana have sales backgrounds in both retail and outside sales.
Clay Tierney, Budget Blinds of New Westminster & Surrey, Canada 10-18-23
purchased an existing territory in 2017 with 8 associates for bookkeeping, marketing, installing, sales, etc. Starting with just a storage rental unit, Clay outgrew the business and expanded to a warehouse, showroom, and an office. Before entering franchising, he was a Collision Tech and Lead Estimator at Mercedes Benz.
Andrew Bogdan, Budget Blinds of Greenwich, Rowayton/Stamford, CT 10-11-23
has been in business since 2015. Andrew started with 1 new territory and then purchased an existing territory in 2017. He operates his business from his home and employs 2 associates. Before joining Budget Blinds, Andrew worked in Media Sales.
Shawn Murphy, Budget Blinds of East Greenbush & Hudson/Coxsackie, NY 10-4-23
went live with these two territories just earlier this year. Previously to becoming a franchisee, Shawn was in sales and customer relations with Amtrak and the Marine Corp.
Gary Fogleman, Budget Blinds of Tallahassee, FL 9-27-23
has been in business for almost two decaedes with now a total of 7 territories in the Tallahasse metropolitan area. Gary went to school for Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services.
Raul Chiappo, Budget Blinds of Miami, FL 9-13-23
has been a franchisee since 2007. He began this journey with buying a new territory and eventually purchased an additional with a total of two territories. Raul was in the aviation industry for 25 years! Making this change was pivotal in his professional career and he now is his own boss.
Karl Strohminger, Budget Blinds of Concord, NC 9-6-23
has been in business since 2015 and after purchasing the first territory as brand new, he decided to venture to an existing opportunity. Just in the past few years, Karl and his wife, Rose, have also purchased three more new territories. They have seven associates not including themselves who help operate these locations and two showrooms. Beforehand, Karl was a cop and Rose was an interior designer and they're happy they made the career move together.
Mack Moore, Budget Blinds of Pfafftown, NC 8-30-23
has been in business since 2015 and since then has added two more territories! Mack has the help of 8 full-time associates consisting of installers, design consultants, and office admins all operating a showroom and warehouse. Beforehand, he worked in an advertising agency and in healthcare.
Patrick O'Kane, Budget Blinds of Topeka & Manhattan, KS 8-23-23
has been in business since 2015 with 2 existing territories that came along with 3 employees. Patrick and his wife, Kristi operate this business with a showroom, retail store, home office, and a warehouse. Before embarking on their franchising journey, Patrick was a project manager in telecom business and Kristi was a Para-Educator.
Jerry Bay, Budget Blinds of Redding, CA 8-9-23
has been in business in 2020 alongside his wife, Kim Bay. Jim was previously in the grocery field and Kim worked for Pepsi for 23 years. They began their franchising journey and now own and operate this business with a total of six associates.
Beckie & Tim Church, Budget Blinds of Amherst, Sandusky, and Wellington, OH 8-2-23
has been in business since 2019. With their pleasant experience, they added an additional territory only a year later. With their most recent addition, they have a total of three Budget Blinds! They own and operate these three territories with the help of four associates.
Scott Bettencourt, Budget Blinds of Boca & Boca Raton, FL 6-21-23
has been in business since 2021 starting off with two existing territories that he had purchased with his partner, Deena. They currently has a total of 9 associates which help operate three store fronts and a warehouse park. Beforehand, Deena was in commercial sales and Scott was a Manufacturing CEO.
Timothy Colangelo, Budget Blinds of North Canton, OH 6-7-23
has been in business since 2018 with two territories and expanded with a total of 3 by 2020. Tim has a total of 4 associates that operate with a showroom in North Canton. Before this journey, he was a national manager for tradeshow and convention companies.
Brad Nelson, Budget Blinds of Chevy Chase/College Park and Georgetown, Washington DC. 5-31-23
Before joining Budget Blinds, he was a Sales Manager! Brad and his wife, Lisa, started their new journey with their first territory in 2019 and later expanded in 2022 with a second territory
Shad Mattingly, Budget Blinds of Puyallup, Kent, Wausau, Enumclaw, and Bonney Lake, WA 5-24-23
has been in business since 2013 and then expanded in 2015 and 2018. Shad employs 11 associates. They operate their business from a home office with an attatched shop. Before joining Budget Blinds, Shad was a general contractor in furntiure retailing.
Cori Peteres, Budget Blinds of Statesville & Denver Lincolnton, NC 5-10-23
has been in business since April 2013. Cori started with one new territory and expanded in 2020. Cori currently employs 8 associates and operates her business from a showroom. Before joining Budget Blinds, she was a web social media director.
Kevin Garman, Budget Blinds of Waco & Stephenville, TX 5-03-23
has been in business since 2010. Kevin started with one new territory and expanded in 2022. Before joining Budget Blinds, Kevin and his wife, Kim, owned and operated in a outdoor window covering business.
Jeff Lohrengel, Budget Blinds of Fort Smith, South Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers, AR 4-26-23
has been in business since 2019 with a new territory and quickly expanded in the years following. Jeff currently employs 7 associates and operates his business from a warehouse with a small showroom. Before joining Budget Blinds, Jeff worked in airline industry as an executive in Operations.
Mark Riffer, Budget Blinds of Kitchener and Guelph, ON 4-19-23
has been in business since 2012 and started with 2 new territories. He operates his business from a showroom with warehouse space and employs 6 associates. Before joining Budget Blinds, Mark worked as a General Contractor.
Michael Dunn, Budget Blinds of Temple and Killeen, TX 4-5-23
has been in business since 2014 with 2 new territories.
CareyAnne Hill, Budget Blinds of Poughkeepsie and Hyde Park, NY 3-29-23
has been in business since 2020. CareyAnne purchased her first territory in 2020 and her second in 2021. Before joining Budget Blinds, CareyAnne ran her own bakery.
Mark Wiley, Budget Blinds of Forest Hill, Bel Air, Bel Air North, and Cockeysville, MD 3-22-23
has been in business since 2013. Mark and his wife, Nancy, purchased their first territory in 2013 and then expanded to 4 territories over the next few years.
Jeff Wosleger, Budget Blinds of Long Branch and Middletown, NJ 3-8-23
has been in business since 2018. Jeff and his wife, Trish, started with one new territory and acquired an existing territory in 2021. They operate their business from their home with a storage unit for deliveries and employ 3 associates.