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As part of our parent company, Home Franchise Concepts, the Budget Blinds franchise leadership team has years of hands-on business building experience and a passion for entrepreneurs. Learn more about us in the video below.

Meet The Budget Blinds Leadership Team

The Budget Blinds leadership team has over 30 years of experience building businesses for entrepreneurs. We work side-by-side with our Franchise Advisors in guiding candidates through the discovery process of owning your own window coverings franchise.

Andrew Skehan

President and Chief Executive Officer, Home Franchise Concepts  

Andy’s background includes extensive franchise experience having led enterprises across several consumer-facing industries in both the U.S. and abroad. He recently served as President of Krispy Kreme North America and previously held executive leadership roles at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Churchill Downs Incorporated and PepsiCo. His primary focus at Home Franchise Concepts is to provide the strategic direction and corresponding support that will enable the success of our brands and their franchisees.

Heather Nykolaychuck

President, Budget Blinds

In June 2023, Heather was appointed President of Budget Blinds. Heather will apply her impactful leadership skills and experience to continue in furthering the brand. Heather joined Home Franchise Concepts in 2019 as Chief Marketing Officer and was appointed President of our Tailored Closet and PremierGarage brands, successfully leading their growth and development. Prior to joining Home Franchise Concepts, Heather held key leadership roles at organizations such as Tillys, Irvine Company, and Mattel.

Tracy Christman

Chief Operating Officer, Budget Blinds

Tracy joined Budget Blinds in 2000 and is a veteran in the Window Coverings industry and has been part of the Executive Team since 2011. Tracy developed our Vendor Alliance Program with a network of the industry’s leading suppliers to meet the surging needs of the franchise system. She’s known for building key vendor relations and partnerships with the top manufactures in the industry. With "Operational Excellence" as our top goal, Tracy is the ideal person to lead our Operations team, BBCS Commercial Window Coverings Team, and to drive all Budget Blinds training initiatives.

Heather Cates

Chief Marketing Officer, Home Franchise Concepts

Heather is known throughout the marketing industry for building strategic brand platforms. With more than 20 years of marketing expertise, she has held leadership positions at Nissan, Mattel, Taco Bell and, most recently, Allergan. Heather’s most notable integrated marketing campaigns include the Taco Bell “Nacho Fries (Web of Fries)” campaign and the Botox “Own Your Look” campaign. Heather joined HFC in early 2021 and understands the importance of partnership in franchise organizations. Her focus is on growing our brands together.

Amy Campbell

Vice President of Marketing, Product Design & Strategy, Budget Blinds

Amy brings a wealth of experience from her prior marketing and product roles with iconic brands like Barbie, Fisher Price, and PepsiCo to her new role as Vice President of Marketing, Product Design & Strategy for Budget Blinds. She will leverage data-driven insights to create a more cohesive strategy from product conception to market delivery. Amy's approach prioritizes consumer needs, ensuring product development and marketing efforts are strategically aligned to drive innovation and enhance customer experience.

Our Expert Franchise Advisors

If you’re like the vast majority of potential franchise owners, you’ve got a lot of questions. We’re here with answers and help. Our franchise leadership team works closely with our dedicated Franchise Advisors who will walk you through the entire process. Each one knows what it takes to help you own your own franchise and become a successful local business owner.

Aaron Cady

Vice President, Franchise Development

Shawna Bergstrom

Franchise Advisor

Bryan Cranfill

Franchise Advisor

Matthew Newman

Franchise Advisor

Troy Molen

Franchise Advisor

Ralph Rooney

Franchise Advisor

Jessica Sproule

Franchise Advisor

A Strong Backing

Your future is secure with franchise leadership and support from Home Franchise Concepts®, parent company of Budget Blinds. Home Franchise Concepts is one of the world’s largest franchisors of home services brands and a subsidiary of JM Family Enterprises®, a privately owned company more than $20 billion in revenue.