Why Budget Blinds of Puyallup & Tacoma

Emmett Brost is honored to serve the Budget Blinds of Puyallup & Tacoma team as Franchisee and Design Consultant! His attention to detail and eye for design, along with his degree in Fine Arts from Western Washington University have helped him serve his customers so well! He has lived in both Tacoma and Puyallup over the past several years and he loves calling this area home. When he isn't working with clients to transform their homes, you can find Emmett watching sports, exercising, riding bikes, and spending time with his family. Him and his wife Jana, enjoying spending time outside and tending to their garden with their four children, Ida-Lilly, Jethro, Boaz, and Henrietta and they love any time they get to spend together as a family. Emmett is proud to serve as Franchisee of Budget Blinds of Puyallup & Tacoma and would love for you to stop in and say hello! 

Jana Brost is honored to serve her community as a co-owner of Budget Blinds of Puyallup and Tacoma! Jana is grateful to be leading their Budget Blinds team with her husband, Emmett. She spends much of her time behind the scenes as she works from her home office. She helps keep the ship afloat with bookkeeping, human resource tasks, and anything else that may arise on a daily basis. Jana attended Skagit Valley and Whatcom Community College before ending her college career at Western Washington University where she introduced the Veteran Safe Zone to the campus. A project that advocates for students that served in the military. When Jana isn't taking care of business, she loves to spend time in the kitchen feeding and caring for her four children. She also finds time to homeschool where she incorporates real life applications into her teaching. As a family, they enjoy riding bikes, hiking, sharing meals with friends, and watching superhero movies. Jana would love to play a role in upgrading your home with Budget Blinds today!

Elizabeth Brincat is proud to serve as the new Digital Marketing Specialist on the Budget Blinds of Puyallup & Tacoma team! Elizabeth's empathetic personality and keen eye for detail will certainly allow her to be a valuable asset to the team! Elizabeth attended undergrad and graduate school at Seattle University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work with a minor in Psychology and a Master's degree in Education/School Counseling.

Elizabeth grew up in Bellevue, however relocated to Puyallup 9 years ago with her husband Ryan who is currently on active duty in the Army. They have a 6 year old son Owen, and a baby daughter Eleanor!

When she is not busy at the office you can find her spending quality time making memories with her family and friends, walking her dogs, reading, or enjoying any fun activity outdoors! Elizabeth is proud to join the Budget Blinds of Puyallup & Tacoma team and would love for you to stop in and say hello!

When Lizzie is not in the office, she loves working with LEGOs, going to the movies, reading, and walking her two dogs, Gracie and Zero. She loves outdoor activities and discovering new parks in the beautiful neighborhood she proudly calls, home!

Cory Smith is proud to join the Budget Blinds of Puyallup & Tacoma team as an Installation Manager! Cory takes great pride in his leadership skills, process development, and adult learning abilities making him the perfect person for the position! Cory is a college graduate, earning a degree in Construction Technology and has a great deal of experience in home building, allowing him to further give his customers everything they will need! Cory grew up in the South Sound area before relocating to Orting 6 years ago along with his wife of 18 years, 3 kids and 1 dog! When you can't find him in the office, you can be sure he is spending his time taking his wife out on dates, spending quality time making memories with his three kids and he loves to hike, hunt, and fish in his spare time.

Our employees are what makes everything happen here at Budget Blinds, and that’s why we love taking the time to celebrate each and every one of them! This time, we’re recognizing Matt Dupea. He’s our Lead Installer, and he brings so much to the role!

Matt holds an associate’s degree from Pierce College where he received the first Lori K. Mitchell Award for Academic Excellence. Excellence is a theme where he’s concerned. He expects the best of himself, and demands excellence in the work that he does.

As a level-headed kind of guy with a natural flair for tending to the details, he loves his role as an installer. It gives him an opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives, he says, not just through working hard to improve how their home environment looks and feels, but also by connecting with them, learning their stories, and coming to respect and value them for who they are.

Born and raised in Parkland, Matt lived in South Tacoma for a while. He’s only recently returned to the Puyallup and Tacoma area after spending several years abroad.

When Matt isn’t at work, he gets involved in a wide variety of things. Fitness is a big one—he currently holds a CrossFit Level 1 certificate, and he used to coach within the sport. He’s a musician, he loves writing—poetry, prose, and he’s working on a novel. Matt also loves reading, learning and challenging himself to find new ways to grow on mental, physical and spiritual levels.

Not only does Matt do great work here at Budget Blinds, but he’s a great person to have around. We look forward to many years with him as part of our team!

We're so thrilled to welcome Tatum Staton to the Budget Blinds of Puyallup & Tacoma team!

As our Office Coordinator, Tatum's strong passion for customer service always shows. After working in customer service for 10 years, it's difficult for Tatum to imagine doing anything else! She loves the refreshing culture at Budget Blinds, sharing that she feels uniqueness is truly admired and valued at our branch.

Born and raised in Kent, Tatum is a lifelong Washington resident. Now, she lives in Spanaway, where she enjoys riding her dirt bike, camping, and taking dune trips. When Tatum isn't working, you can find her working on her trucks, spending time with her boyfriend Matt and their two Labradors, or woodworking. She also loves beading jewelry, cooking, and baking.

Tatum's creative nature makes her a perfect fit for our team, giving her a strong design eye she uses to help customers find the right window treatments for their homes. Plus, after spending the last 9 years as a notary, she's honed her attention to detail so she can provide an exceptional customer experience for each and every visitor.

Welcome to the Budget Blinds team, Nick Ostlund!

As a Brand Ambassador, Nick knows everything there is to know about our Budget Blind products. We love how he leverages his marketing experience from owning a small business to helping the Budget Blinds team deliver an exceptional customer experience. After all, Nick's favorite part of working at Budget Blinds of Puyallup & Tacoma is our focus on teamwork; he knows that when we work together, we can all make magic happen.

Nick and his wife Emily recently joined our Tacoma community, but Nick grew up close by in University Place, so he's pretty familiar with the area. When Nick isn't in our Showroom or at a trade show, you can find him hiking or spending quality time with his family. Rumor has it that he's a pretty accomplished photographer, too. That creative eye and attention to detail make him a perfect fit for our Brand Ambassador role.

Every time you see a post from us or hear us on the radio, know that Nick is behind it all. Even though Nick works behind the scenes, we want to make sure you know this important new member of our team. Join us in welcoming Nick!