Why Budget Blinds of Muncie

Jeff and Polli Whittern began Budget Blinds of Muncie in March of 1997 as the first Budget Blinds franchise to grace the great state of Indiana. As lifelong residents of the Muncie area, the couple has a vested interested in their community and the lives of their neighbors and friends. Owning a Budget Blinds franchise allows them to aid in beautifying the area in which they live through Window Coverings, Area Rugs, Custom Bedding, and Lighting. With two adult sons, Casey and Trevor, and one grandson, Gideon, the Whitterns are a responsible and positive participant of the community in which they live. Jeff enjoys golfing and spending time with his lovely family, Polli is crazy about decorating, and both are members of the College Avenue United Methodist Church and Muncie Chamber of Commerce. Jeff and Polli Whittern come to Budget Blinds of Muncie equipped with positivity and degrees from Ball State University, a combination that has proven successful for many years, and will remain successful for years to come!

Jennie Garrett has been a member of the Budget Blinds of Muncie Team for just over a year and has shown an incredible aptitude for the Store Manager position. Born and raised in a small community just 30 minutes northeast of the franchise location, Jennie now lives in the Muncie-Noblesville area. She thoroughly enjoys visiting the ocean, reading, horseback riding, softball, and running. Jennie’s one true passion; however, is her family! She is the proud mother of four biological children and two stepchildren, although she’ll happily admit her favorite among all of them are her two grandchildren, Caysen and Orian! Her two eldest are members of the armed forces, which makes her an extremely proud military mom! Managing a large family coupled with her quick learning style make her the perfect fit as Office Manager of the Budget Blinds of Muncie Team!

Juliann Barnes brought her eye for fashion and design to the Budget Blinds of Muncie Team in late 2016. She is an incredible addition to the team as she loves to aid clients in developing a mental vision for their home and then bring it to fruition. Barnes has traveled all over the United States and Canada living in places such as Toronto, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, Boston, San Francisco, Dallas, Seattle, and Oklahoma City, giving her a unique perspective on the styles and trends that can be found across North America. She is the mother of two beautiful and intelligent daughters who have provided her with two wonderful son-in-laws. She is also the wife of a former Air Force man, as well as the relative of several military members. It is her faith and outlook on life that bring her the most success; however, living to dream alongside someone and help their best life become a reality. Juliann Barnes has skills and attributes that make her perfectly suited to be the amazing Design Consultant she is at Budget Blinds at Muncie and acknowledges that it is because of GOD that all things in her life are possible!

Terry Burke has been a natural fit with the Budget Blinds of Muncie Team since August 2018. Burke grew up in Marion, but has been an active resident of Muncie since 2012. He is extremely handy, and as such, he quickly became a client favorite! His craftsmanship and work are unparalleled which leaves every customer completely satisfied.  Terry enjoys fishing and camping when his time isn’t monopolized by his two lovely children. It is Terry Burke’s passion for meeting new clients and aiding them in shaping their windows into works of art that makes him a successful member of the Budget Blinds of Muncie Team!