Why Budget Blinds of Central Marin and South Marin

Owning a Budget Blinds franchise is perfect for Tony as he thoroughly enjoys meeting new people, aiding them in finding the perfect window covering for their homes, and seeing the satisfaction on their faces when they see the finish product! Born and raised in Sonoma County, Tony has been a resident of the area virtually his entire life. He is the father of three children, two boys, and one beautiful daughter, as well as two dogs. Tony Rennia’s eagerness to satisfy his client base, as well as his strong social skills and enjoyment of making new connections are the attributes necessary to make him the successful Owner of Budget Blinds of Central Marin & South Marin!

Jennifer Rennia has been a resident of the area her entire life! Jennifer Rennia spent 19 years as a Real Estate Appraiser, and this experience offered her invaluable insight into the vital role window coverings play in the overall worth of a home. She is an avid snowboarder and boater, and thoroughly enjoys exercising and spending quality time with her beautiful family!  This unique outlook and knowledge paired with her husband Tony’s expertise poise them perfectly to be the happy Owners of Budget Blinds of Central Marin & South Marin!

Jean has been a part of the Budget Blinds family for 4 years. She has lived in Sonoma County most of her life and has raised her three children here. Before joining the Budget Blinds team, Jean worked for a Real Estate Appraisal Firm. Outside of work, her life is full of activities with her family. Her favorite products are shutters, because they are easy to clean, child safe, and forever in style!

Gretchen brings a strong background in graphic design and marketing, having spent much of her career in those fields before making a bold move into home renovation. Ten years ago, she took a leap of faith, leaving her day job to become a design consultant for a local kitchen and bath renovation company. Since then, she has helped hundreds of homeowners find design solutions that match their personal style and budget.

When it comes to window treatments, Gretchen’s favorite choice is solar screens. She loves how they soften harsh sunlight while still providing clear views of her backyard landscape and pool area.

Outside of work, Gretchen is a true weekend nomad. Alongside her husband, Greg, of 36 years, she enjoys traveling up and down the Pacific Coast in their teardrop retro trailer, always on the lookout for great music, delicious food, and the perfect glass of wine.

Marco Escobedo takes pride in bringing stylish and functional window treatments into homes, but his favorite by far is wooden Roman shades. He loves how they add a natural aesthetic and always earn compliments from homeowners after installation. For Marco, nothing beats the satisfaction of a happy customer.

When he’s not perfecting window treatments, Marco enjoys unwinding with a margarita and doesn’t mind getting caught in the rain. His passion for quality craftsmanship and customer satisfaction makes him a valued part of the team.

With five years of experience in window coverings, Julio Rojas brings skill and precision to every install. His favorite product? Shutters - he enjoys the challenge of fitting them like puzzles and loves how they instantly upgrade a room’s look while being easy to maintain.

Outside of work, Julio enjoys playing soccer, hiking, relaxing at the beach, watching movies with his family, and firing up the grill for a good barbecue. His combination of hands-on expertise and friendly energy makes him a valued part of the team.