Why Budget Blinds of East Orlando & Oviedo
Meet your local, neighborhood experts.
Here's our team: ready to design the perfect look in new custom window coverings for you!
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Julia McAfee
Owner
Ms. McAfee is the owner of four Budget Blinds franchises covering Winter Springs, Oviedo, East Orlando, Port Orange and Titusville. Julia McAfee was born and raised in Los Angeles, California and moved to central Florida in the early 90’s. She has called this area her home ever since. Ms. McAfee purchased Budget Blinds territories in 2013 as she felt this industry would be a perfect fit for her knowledge and expertise in general construction and design. The franchises have been operating in our community for over 25 years. Ms. McAfee’s passion is spending time with her family, biking our local trails, cooking and decorating. Budget Blinds is one of the leaders in providing custom window treatments including blinds, plantation shutters, shades, draperies and more. Budget Blinds offers free in home consultations and excellent pricing. The warranties are exceptional and they are accredited with the Better Business Bureau with an A+ rating. You can reach Ms. McAfee at 407-671-1261 or by website at Budgetblinds.com/Oviedo.
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Micaela Laur
Office Manager
Micaela joined our company in 2015. Micaela is the office manager handling the day to day operations expertly in the fast moving environment. When she is not busy at work scheduling appointments and placing orders, she enjoys spending her time with her fiancé Alex and their pet children Charlotte, Riley, Brooklyn and Gunner.
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Ian Gregory
Sales and Project Management
Ian is a former owner of Budget Blinds, with fifteen years of experience in the industry. Ian handles sales and project management. His product knowledge is exceptional and he leads clients to make the best choices for their homes based on their needs and budget. Ian also specializes in motorization and smart home applications. When not working, Ian enjoys spending time with his family and watching all sports. Ian has two children and three grandchildren.
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Susan Dolan
Sales Consultant
Susan has been working for other Budget Blinds franchises for the past 20 years. She is a sales consultant who understands what customers are looking for and can help them select the best choices for their needs and budget. We are happy to have her working with our team. Susan spends her time off with her very large family and circle of friends. She enjoys weekends at the beach, golfing and pickle ball.
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Sarah Gregory
Project Coordinator and Installation
Sarah joined our company as a lead installer and project coordinator. Her knowledge of window treatments is extensive, specializing in draperies. Today, Sarah acts as the coordinator for installing everything from basic blinds, to drapery to complicated shutters. Sarah’s past times are tending to her garden, reading, and keeping up with her children and grandchildren.
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David Miller
Lead Installer
David Jr. joined our company in 2019 as a Lead Installer. David is knowledgeable on all products and with his specialty being motorized shades and Smart Home Applications. In his spare time, David likes gaming, tinkering with his car, and paintballing.
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Cory Pinholster
Lead Installer
Cory is a lead installer for the company. His background is in construction which makes him a perfect fit for the installation of window treatments and can problem-solve difficult installations. In his off time, he enjoys music, the arts, his family, and spending time with his longtime girlfriend.
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Donald Perez
Installer
Donald has been an installer with our team since 2020. Donald handles all product installation and especially enjoys motorization and programming. When not at work, Donald spends time with his daughter. He is also a movie buff and car enthusiast.