Why Budget Blinds of West Seattle
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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Parrish Hammer
Co-owner, Exterior Design Consultant
Parrish is Co-owner of Budget Blinds of West Seattle along with his wife Kendra. He utilizes his extensive construction background to ensure the best possible installation experience. He has personally trained all of his installers and requires top notch customer service from his sales and installation team. He specializes in custom motorized exterior solar shades and rolling shuters, and is Somfy, Lutron, and Hunter Douglas certified.
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Kendra Hammer
Co-owner, Design Consultant
25 Years of Experience
Kendra is Co-owner of Budget Blinds of West Seattle, along with her husband Parrish. Since 2005 Kendra has become known in the community for her passion and creative design ability. Her experience in the industry goes back over 20 years and is clearly reflected in the depth of her product knowledge. Her enthusiasm for people, and her keen desire to provide beautiful and functional window covering solutions for her customers makes for a very exciting and enjoyable In-Home Consultation experience. When it comes to interior window coverings and soft treatments, Kendra is truly an expert in her field.
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Angela Hoskyn
Office Manager, Design Consultant
Angela has been with our Budget Blinds family since 2007,and within just a few years she was promoted to Office Manager. Her years of experience in this particular role has provided her with invaluable insight into all aspects of the window covering industry, and has prepared Angela for her additional role as a Design Consultant. From Sales to manaufacturing, to shipping, and finally to installation, Angela understands what's required to take care of her clients. With an eye for design, her experience, coupled with her attention to detail assures our customers of an unparalleled shop at home experience!
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Alyce Crisostomo
Office Manager, Design Consultant
Meet Alyce, our dedicated Office Assistant and skilled Design Consultant, who adds warmth and expertise to our Budget Blinds of West Seattle team! Alyce brings over a decade of sales experience and a deep understanding of finding window solutions that balance practicality with style. Raised in West Seattle, she’s not only a local expert but also an enthusiastic outdoors lover who enjoys working in her yard, exploring local parks like Lincoln Park and Alki, and hiking the nearby mountains! Alyce’s favorite part of her role? Helping clients transform their homes. Whether it’s creating privacy, staying within budget, or adding the luxury of motorized shades, Alyce is here to make your vision come to life. If you’re looking for the perfect finishing touch on your space, schedule your FREE in-home consultation and let Alyce guide you!
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Laurel Johansen
Design Consultant
Laurel joined the Budget Blinds family in 2016. Her 15 year background in the graphic design and set design world makes her incredibly qualified to help a customer create their ultimate space. She brings passion, inspiration and a magnetic personality to the table. She is patient and easy to communicate with, and is creative in helping customers stay within their budget.
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Dave Marino
Lead Installation Technician
Dave is our invaluable Lead Installation Technician! After 10 years of experience installing window treatments in West Seattle, Dave is known as the "MacGyver" of our team. His extensive background in construction and trades equips him with exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to think outside the box. When faced with a challenge, Dave finds a solution to ensure our customers' needs are met. Certified in Lutron, Hunter Douglas, and Somfy motorized products, Dave brings a wealth of expertise to every project. His commitment to excellence and ability to get things done make him such a key part of our team. Thank you for all that you do, Dave!
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Tahlia Glavin
Administrative Assistant
Tahlia has a longstanding connection with Budget Blinds of West Seattle, and began handling administrative tasks when she was just 15 years old! While completing the Early College program at South Seattle Community College, she transitioned into a part-time Administrative Assistant role and has loved it ever since. She is a huge part of our customer experience, and handles incoming calls, scheduling appointments, and facilitating installations and repairs. Her favorite window treatment? Shutters, for their beauty, ease of use, and perfect balance of natural light and blackout options. Born in Colorado, Tahlia and her family moved to West Seattle in 2004 for a business opportunity with Budget Blinds! She enjoys working with her parents and our Owners, Parrish and Kendra. Outside of work, she enjoys singing and playing guitar and piano when time allows. We’re so thankful for all Tahlia does for our team!