Why Budget Blinds of Warren and Boardman

Shirell Tislaretz purchased her first Budget Blinds franchise in Pennsylvania, Budget Blinds of Beaver in November 2015 and has since expanded into Ohio with 2 more franchises, Budget Blinds of Boardman and Warren Moving into Ohio was a good fit for Shirell due to the proximity of her Pennsylvania franchise. Shirell is the mother of two grown children, a son and daughter and both have blessed her with grandsons. She loves spending time with Baker and Jase. They are the light of my life. Shirell has an Associates Degree in Accounting as well as Entrepreneurship Training, but its her passion for helping people that drives her continued success!

Frank Tislaretz became Owner of a Budget Blinds franchise in Pennsylvania along with his wife Shirell in November 2015. They have since expanded into Ohio with 2 more franchises. Although a self-proclaimed “silent partner” due to the majority of this time spent doing this day job, his leadership and help have been essential to the team. Frank was very active with their two children while they were growing up coaching baseball, softball, football and basketball. He loves being outside with his 2 grandsons pushing them on the swings or playing with them in the swimming pool. He has an associates degree from the New Castle School of Trades. The knowledge gained from earning his degree, as well as the skills he has acquired throughout his life, have aided Frank and the entire Budget Blinds of Boardman and Warren in becoming a successful franchise!

Kristie Hallisey proudly serves on the Budget Blinds of Boardman & Warren team in the Design & Sales department! She is a people person and loves working with customers to provide them with excellent care and service. Kristie has called this area home for over four decades and loves the area. She likes to spend time with family and enjoys woodworking and crafting on the side. She has two children, Kaylee and Devin, a boxer named, Harley, and a yorkie poo named, Kai and she loves any time she gets to spend with the four of them!

Skyler Cron is proud to serve the Budget Blinds of Boardman and Warren team as General Manager of Installation & Sales! His craftsmanship and experience with the carpentry and construction trades make him a perfect fit for the position!

Skyler attended Geneva College and played football there for two years. He has lived in the area for the past 23 years and loves calling this area home. He enjoys coaching inside linebackers for the CV High School football team and spending time with his dogs. He has a Golden Retriever named Opie, a Chocolate Lab named Brownie, and a Hound Mix named Millie. When he isn't on the job you can find him enjoying football and his four legged family members!

Here at Budget Blinds, we think it’s important to recognize the amazing people who make our business so awesome! That’s why we’re taking some time to shout out to Sharon Tislaretz. She’s an Administrative Assistant here at Budget Blinds, a position she’s held since May 2021.

There is a lot that she loves about this job! The organization and the compassion are two of her favorite things—and she tells us that she enjoys being able to help customers with any needs they may have. Sharon brings great people skills to the table, too—and with an associate’s degree in ultrasound from the Pittsburgh Career Institute, it’s no wonder why!

When she’s not at work, Sharon can be found spending time with her family. That includes her husband William, who is an army veteran, having served as a 12R Interior Electrician at Fort Bragg, North Carolina (also where this couple happened to meet!). Sharon also has an adorable son, Jase, who is one year old, plus two cats, Brody and Moira. To hear her tell it, Sharon’s favorite hobby is shopping!

Sharon is also born and raised in this area. She grew up in Monaca, PA and has lived here in total for 22 years. She spent three years in North Carolina after college, having returned back here last year to be closer to her family.

Join us in celebrating Sharon and her contributions here! She’s a huge part of what makes our store so special.