Why Budget Blinds of Solano County
Meet your Budget Blinds Team of Solano County!
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Toni Parkhurst
Owner
Toni got her start in the window coverings business in 1991 while raising her two kids. In March of 2007, she embarked on her new journey of owning Budget Blinds of Solano County. Since then, Toni and her team have won the Vacaville Reporter's "Best Of" Window Coverings Service for 15 years in a row! Toni loves interior design and is known to binge watch Fixer Upper on HGTV. She loves being outdoors, the beach, going to Sacramento Kings basketball games, keeping up her yard, and spending time with her family and dogs, Kooper and Koda.
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Danyea Gillard
Design Consultant
Danyea has lived in Solano County since she was five years old, and she now raises her family in Vacaville. She loves watching her kids dance and play sports, traveling the world with her family, wine nights with her girls, and surrounding herself with loved ones. Before joining the Budget Blinds team, Danyea worked with a local newspaper and worked directly with businesses in our community. She has now been with us for over 3 years. Danyea enjoys meeting so many nice people and helping her customers make their home the one of their dreams. Her favorite products are shutters, because they are easy to clean, child safe, insulating, and forever in style!
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Jade Gutierrez
Design Consultant
Jade was born and raised in Benicia, and she is now raising her family in Winters. In her free time, Jade loves listening to live music and planning weekend getaways with her two sons. She has been with the Budget Blinds team for over seven years. During her first year at Budget Blinds, Jade acted as the Customer Service Coordinator before moving to the position of Design Consultant - she finds it beneficial to know all facets of the business. Jade loves meeting new customers and helping them select the best products for their needs and style. Jade's favorite products are shutters, because they are low maintenance, beautiful, and so versatile in their function.
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Alix Parkhurst
Sales Manager and Director of Business Development
Alix was born and raised in Vacaville and was in middle school when her mom purchased the Budget Blinds of Fairfield/Vacaville franchises. She moved to Sonoma County to attend Sonoma State University, and after finishing her Bachelor's and working on her Master's, she wanted to move back home to be closer to her family and put her window coverings knowledge to use! Alix loves traveling, sunny pool days, and spending time with her fiancee and dog. Her favorite product are shutters, because they are simple, clean, and go with anyone's style.
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Chrissy Talbot
Installation Coordinator
Chrissy has worked at Budget Blinds for over seven years as our Installation Coordinator, and before joining our team, she went to school to earn her teaching credential. She has lived in Solano County for twenty years and loves raising her family here. Chrissy enjoys watching her kids play softball, and she herself also plays on weekends. She also likes to go camping with her family and friends.
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Carie Thurgood
Design Consultant
Carie has worked in the window coverings industry for over 21 years, and before joining the Budget Blinds team, she was a representative for one of our vendors for 17 years. Carie has lived in Northern California for her entire life, and she is excited to connect with her Solano County community. She is very family oriented and enjoys spending time with her husband, daughters, and grandson. Her favorite products are anything with fabric and texture.
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Josh Parkhurst
Installation Manager
Although Josh has been a part of his mom's business since she bought the franchises, he has been working for her as an installer for over ten years. Before working at Budget Blinds, Josh worked in customer service in Solano County and has found a love for working with his hands. He loves the beach, playing his guitar, and listening to reggae and country music. Josh enjoys spending time with his wife Ashley, their three dogs Gibson, Chance, and Kobe, and his family and friends.
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Amy Yarborough
Customer Experience and Community Involvement Manager
Amy has lived in Solano County her entire life and has raised her daughter in Fairfield. Before joining the Budget Blinds team, Amy worked in retail management with a home furnishing company - a perfect fit for us! Outside of work, her life is consumed with activities with her family. Amy loves the sunshine, and her favorite motto is "Love all. Trust few. Do wrong to no one."
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Jessika Reyna
Senior Sales Support Specialist
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Lacey Duncan
Design Consultant
Lacey was born and raised in Vacaville and has known our business' owner since she was young. She was one of our first Budget Blinds employees as our office manager, and she has been with us a total of seven years! After pursuing a career in the beauty industry and opening her own salon, she has come back to us as a Design Consultant. Lacey loves spending time with her husband and son (#BoyMom), reading, traveling, and working out. Her favorite product is drapery, because they easily dress up any window.
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Danielle Kopechny Russy
Office Assistant
Danielle has worked at Budget Blinds as an office assistant for over five years, and before joining our team, she worked in child care with young kids. Danielle and her husband have lived in Solano County for years and love raising their son in this community. In her free time, she loves spending time with her family and dog, Socks.
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Marcos Pineda
Installation Team Member
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Michelle Walker
Chief Financial Officer
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Maribel Esquivias Smith
Office Support
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Glory Teves
Warranty Support Specialist
Toni Parkhurst of Budget Blinds of Fairfield & Vacaville is the recipient of a Budget Blinds Heart & Home Giving Back Award for her service to the Fairfield/Vacaville/Rio Vista community on behalf of her franchise, per a news release.
The award is given annually to a Budget Blinds franchisee ” who best embodies the brand’s long-term commitment to caring and giving-back to local communities and individual lives through financial support, volunteerism and ongoing partnership,” according to the release.
The award was presented by Budget Blinds President Doug Phillip at the 2020 Bring it Home convention for Budget Blinds franchisees.
“The Heart & Home Giving Back Award represents the essence of what Budget Blinds does as a home improvement and home enhancement brand,” Phillip said in a statement. “We want to be there to care for our customers whenever they need us, and to help them transform their house into the home of their dreams.”
Parkhurst, a Vacaville resident, was given the award for her work with the Vacaville Convalescent and Rehabilitation Center, which houses 125 patients in long-term and memory care as well as short-term rehabilitation. Parkhurst has visited convalescent homes in her area along with her family and staff for the last four years to spend time with residents, offer gifts and be in charge of seasonal activities.
“I was very close to my grandmother who lived to be 96 so I have a soft spot for the elderly,” Parkhurst said in a statement. “They are such amazing souls who have so much we can learn from, but they are often forgotten and many times neglected. Adopting the residents of homes in our area as…both a family and business seemed like such a natural thing to do – and we continue to gain so much from the experience.”
Parkhurst was proud of the work she and her staff have done.
“Linking our personal charitable mission to our business allows us to involve our customers and neighbors to impact more lives,” Parkhurst added. “We’ve also found that giving back brings us closer as a team and strengthens our roots within our community. Budget Blinds of Fairfield & Vacaville has grown simply by committing our time and effort to the very community we serve.”
Budget Blinds is the largest window covering business in North America, serving more than 10,000 communities in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The other two franchisees honored were Dawn Cameron of Medicine Hat, Alberta; and Adam and Tara Balding of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Both were recipients of the Budget Blinds Cares Award, which honors franchisees who have demonstrated volunteerism and public service.