Why Budget Blinds of Airdrie
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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Kari Lines
Owner
17 Years of Experience
Kari graduated from the University of Alberta with a Chemical Engineering Degree. After University he worked in the Oil & Gas and Petrochemical industries. The Budget Blinds opportunity initially began in Regina, where Kari & Mandy ran a successful location there for nearly 3 years. However, as time passed on, they started to miss their family and friends back home in Alberta. In early 2010, they received a life changing phone call, and by September of 2010, they were the proud owners of Budget Blinds of Airdrie. They currently reside in Airdrie with their 3 beautiful daughters. Kari's passions outside of work include golf, spending time with friends/family at the lake, and continuous professional growth in business and investing. Kari has been involved in the City of Airdrie's Smart Start program for new entrepenuers as he loves helping new business owners to get off to a great start.
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Mandy Lines
Owner
17 Years of Experience
Mandy graduated from the University of Alberta with a Mechanical Engineering Degree. After University she worked in the Petrochemical industry. The Budget Blinds opportunity surfaced at the same time as Mandy was pregnant with her first baby. Kari & Mandy decided to take the plunge into entrepenuership and the new business brought the couple to Regina, where they ran an successful location there for nearly 3 years. However, as time passed on, they started to miss their family and friends back home. In early 2010, they received a life changing phone call, and by September of 2010, they were the proud owners of Budget Blinds of Airdrie. They currently reside in Airdrie with their 3 beautiful daughters. Outside of business, Mandy is passionate about most sports & yoga. She loves spending time with her friends/family and also loves helping other business owners with their own businesses. She has a passion for design and knows intimately how effective new window coverings can be for changing the whole look and feel in your home!
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Jodie Paradis
Office Manager
12 Years of Experience
Jodie is the Quarterback of our entire operation! She makes sure the team is organized and prepared for their day ahead. She may be the first voice you hear when you call our Airdrie Office, and will certainly be the one to help you through any service or warranty issues you may have after your new blinds are installed! Jodie's dedication to our customers and our staff is beyond compare and she is an absolute delight to work with on a daily basis. When she is not busy raising her 2 boys, she can be found dominating the pool table in her weekly pool league or on the ball diamond!
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Justin Goetz
Head Installer
10 Years of Experience
Justin is our "Silent MacGyver"! He will be in and out of your home with your window coverings installed perfectly in a flash. His attention to detail and ability to solve any unforeseen challenges on the spot are unmatched.
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Deidre Copping
Administrative Expert
2 Years of Experience
Deidre comes to us from a background of early childhood education, office management, and administrative support.
She is an amazing addition to our team! She will likely be the first friendly voice you hear when calling into our office. Deidre is passionate about ensuring that we are a good fit to help you in the best way with your window-covering project.
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Emily Lucas
Style Consultant
3 Years of Experience
Emily came to Budget Blinds with an extensive background and passion for paint and colours. Emily loves interior design and enjoys getting to know exactly how her clients want their home to feel. Emily is full of energy and her smile and sense of humour can brighten any room!
When not at work, she can be found hanging with her adorable little girl, Emrus, and her better half, Cyrus. Or....golfing or at a Flames game!
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Omar Saleh
1 Year of Experience
Omar is always smiling and bringing a great energy to our team. He is always respectful and kind as he installs your new blinds.
Outside of work, Omar enjoys woodworking and building different types of furniture. He is also looking into attending school to become a heavy equipment technician.