Why Budget Blinds of South Bend, Mishawaka & Elkhart
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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Chuck Mayer
Owner
30 years of experience
Chuck is a graduate of Central Michigan University with a BA in Applied Arts. After gaining his degree, he gained experience by working with various window treatment, drapery supply, and fabric companies. Chuck always dreamt of owning his own business and this led to his decision to take the plunge into entrepreneurship in 2019 by opening a franchise, Budget Blinds of St. Joseph. This venture brought him to the golden beaches of Southwest Michigan, a community he takes great pleasure in serving as a business owner and living close by.
In 2021, Chuck expanded his business by seizing an opportunity to purchase an existing franchise, Budget Blinds of Mishawaka, located in Granger, Indiana.
Outside of his business endeavors, Chuck has a passion for foraging mushrooms and has developed impressive expertise in this field. When he's not out hunting for mushrooms, he finds solace in the company of his two Himalayan cats, Scooter and Gizmo, as he cooks and relaxes at home.
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Dorian Patten
Design Consultant
Dorian is one of our window treatment experts with more than 20 years of experience. Dorian has experience in both sales and installation, so he is knowledgeable about what will and won't work for your windows. He will assist you with your window-covering needs and help you identify the best options for your home. Dorian is very knowledgeable in all areas of window treatments, including drapery, and shutters and is Lutron certified.
Dorian enjoys spending time with his family and traveling when he's not working.
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Stephen Hedges
Design Consultant
Stephen, another one of our window treatment specialists. Stephen started out with us as an installer where he worked and honed his skills. Since then, he has joined the sales team. Stephen has been praised widely and is well-liked by our clients.
When he's not working, he enjoys traveling the world, playing the guitar, and volunteering at his church.
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David Gansen
Commercial Sales
David brings with him a wealth of knowledge from over 20 years of experience working on commercial projects in the building trades and window treatment business. David also has a well-rounded background in interior decorating from his time within that industry.
Working with his hands, fixing problems, and coming up with new ideas to improve efficiency are all things David appreciates. In work or in day-to-day living.