Here at Budget Blinds of Topeka and Manhattan, we want to take a little time to give a shoutout to our owners, Patrick and Kristi O’Kane! This duo is what makes our location so special—and that’s why we’re going to recognize their passions and achievements. Together, Patrick and Kristi love meeting and networking with so many members of our community—and helping them with high quality products and great service. They’re also deeply appreciative of each of their employees, considering them all part of their family. The couple says they’re thankful and blessed to be part of this community.
So where did it all start? Kristi spent many years as a para-educator and was licensed as a childcare professional. Prior to taking ownership of Budget Blinds, she spent many years working in retail, too.
As for Patrick, he spent the years between 1993 and 1997 in the U.S. Army, where he was an electronic warfare systems technician. As such, he was stationed at Ft Devens, MA, Camp Humphries in Korea, and Ft. Huachuca, AZ. After that, he worked for Sprint in Overland Park. He also has a bachelor’s degree in management and human relations from MidAmerica Nazarene University.
These diverse life experiences have certainly served them well ever since they took ownership of Budget Blinds in 2015!
The year 2015 was also when Kristi and Patrick moved to Topeka. While they moved from Olathe, both are originally from southwest Kansas and the Oklahoma panhandle.
As to things they enjoy when they’re not here at Budget Blinds, the couple says they love spending time with family and friends. Both of their adult children moved to Topeka shortly after they did, and their daughter has two children that these proud grandparents love to spoil. Kristi and Patrick also love spending time outdoors—walking, camping, or just relaxing by the firepit.
Here at Budget Blinds, we love having Kristi and Patrick as our team leaders—and when you need the best in window treatments, you’ll love working with them! Join us in celebrating their many accomplishments together!