Why Budget Blinds of Boise & Nampa

20+ years ago Quent decided to make a major career change from a government auditor to a small business owner. Together with his wife Andrea they moved from Utah to Idaho, bought a window covering franchise, and built a new house. To make all of this change even more exciting they had a baby just one week before the move and start of the new career. Quent’s background is in accounting with a degree from Brigham Young University. Quent has embraced Budget Blinds and has become a leader in the industry. Quent and his team have won over 25 Inspired Drapes awards and has had their work published in design trade magazines multiple times. In 2020 Quent was awarded the Franchise of the Year award. Quent’s kids have all worked in the business helping in many areas but are growing up fast with a few finishing high school, one in college and another working in the Boise area. Sunglasses and cowboy boots always make Quent smile. Quent loves to travel; he has visited all 50 states and has been to over 30 countries. In addition to traveling the world Quent loves hot summer pool days and his favorite place to be is his own back yard in Idaho. 

A lifelong Idahoan originally from Sun Valley, Dana Manning brings decades of experience and a passion for efficiency to her role at Budget Blinds. With a background in finance and business, she thrives on keeping operations organized and seamless for both customers and the team.

Dana’s classic and warm design style mirrors her love for functional beauty—often pairing Lutron technology with drapery to blend efficiency and elegance. She’s skilled in Microsoft tools, DISC assessments, and cognitive training, helping streamline processes across the board.

Outside of work, Dana is always on the move—riding horses, biking, boating, and enjoying time with family. A lifelong learner and Boston Celtics fan, she’s currently tackling the challenge of learning a new language—all powered by non-fat matcha and the occasional nacho.

Her approach to life and work is best summed up by her favorite quote from Vaclav Havel:
"The real test of a man (or woman)... is when he (or she) plays the role destiny has for him (or her)."

If you ever find yourself hiking in our beautiful mountains, you just might run into Lexie, our Customer Care Manager! She loves her outdoor time and is captivated by the beauty of waterfalls, sunrises, and sunsets. She enjoys spending time with her family when she’s not taking in the beautiful local scenery. Lexie is originally from Bonners Ferry, Idaho, a small town about 8 hours away from Boise, where she first joined the customer service industry as a young teen. From a small restaurant in Bonners Ferry to an Olive Garden in Virginia to Pilot Travel Center in North Dakota, Lexie has acquired her customer care skills from various positions she’s held all across the country. Since she began working with Budget Blinds, she has found that advocating for her clients fills her heart with joy. Lexie also takes great pride in being a part of our supportive work environment and always lends a hand to her fellow team members in need.

Roy, one of our talented Style Consultants, may not have found his roots in Idaho– but since his relocation to the Gem State, he has spent his free time hunting big game and raising pet chickens. Before joining Budget Blinds, Roy worked in automotive sales and church ministry. His faith stays close to his heart, and he is a travel lover that is in awe of Idaho’s natural beauty. His wife, Kayla, is his best friend, and they have three wonderful kids together. Roy is a pun enthusiast who always looks to bring laughter and smiles into every room. The world needs more humor, after all! As our Style Consultant, Roy takes great joy in finding design solutions that turn a house into a home. He believes motorized and cordless shades are the way to go and says perfectly paired drapes add value and grandeur to any space. Though he loves his Boise community, the biggest thing he misses about his pre-Idaho life is soaking up some rays while relaxing on the beach!

Austin Stewart brings years of sales and customer service experience—from RVs to knives—to his role as a Style Consultant. Known for his out-of-the-box thinking and practical problem-solving, he loves helping clients find window treatments that truly feel like home.

Originally from Montana and now a proud Boise local, Austin enjoys life with his wife, Elisha, and their four energetic daughters. In his downtime, you'll find him camping, boating, or gaming.

Austin’s go-to styles? Sleek Lutron shades and cozy Vadain drapery. He describes himself as a "biophilic" trend—natural, adaptable, and grounded. His motto: "Dreams don’t work unless you do."

With a background in architectural technology and business marketing, Larry Babcock brings both creativity and strategic thinking to his role as a Style Consultant at Budget Blinds. His experience spans decades in the window treatment and home building industries, where he honed his expertise in design aesthetics, problem-solving, and process improvement. Larry thrives on thinking outside the box, always considering the bigger picture to help clients achieve their ideal space.

Larry’s favorite part of the job? The people. He loves building relationships and guiding customers through the process of selecting window treatments that not only look great but enhance their homes' functionality. His deep understanding of design and mood aesthetics—combined with years of hands-on experience—allows him to craft personalized solutions for every client.

Originally from Michigan, Larry has spent his career across multiple states, including Utah and Colorado, where he worked in home staging, sales, and management. When he’s not helping customers transform their spaces, you’ll find him restoring furniture, hiking, cooking, or tending to his garden. He’s a fan of British TV (from the silliness of Monty Python to the drama of Downton Abbey), an enthusiast of deep tropical blues, and a firm believer in the power of a well-placed roller shade to elevate a room.

At home, Larry enjoys life with his husband, Jon, and staying close with his family and lifelong friends. His ideal weekend? Spending time with loved ones, enjoying great food (preferably something hearty like shepherd’s pie), and perhaps indulging in a guilty pleasure dessert like crème brûlée. His personal style is transitional, seamlessly blending different influences to create something uniquely his own—just like the spaces he helps design.

His mantra? Live, love, laugh. And if there’s iced tea or lemon soda water involved, even better.  

With over five years of interior design experience and a certification as a Feng Shui consultant, Jennifer Hewitt brings a unique perspective to her role as a Style Consultant at Budget Blinds. More than just a designer, she’s a self-proclaimed “house therapist,” offering home readings, intention setting, and home clearings to create spaces that radiate balance and harmony. Her Feng Shui background allows her to see the full picture—where energy flows, where it gets stuck, and how to enhance a home’s overall sense of peace and beauty.

Born and raised in San Diego, Jennifer thrives on creativity and freedom, which is why she loves helping people transform their homes. Her go-to window treatment? Draperies! She believes they add softness, warmth, texture, and depth, making any space feel like a cozy retreat.

Jennifer describes her personal design style as Old World meets Farmhouse—a blend of timeless elegance and rustic charm. And if she had to choose one color to represent her? Yellow—a shade full of happiness, sunshine, light, and love.

When she’s not designing, Jennifer is all about movement and adventure. She loves staying active whether it’s yoga, Pilates, dance, hiking, skating, or skiing. Her perfect weekend includes exploring new places with her husband and kids, getting outdoors, and diving into a good book. She also has a passion for refurbishing furniture and hopes to master knitting next.

A lover of pasta, burritos, and the occasional bag of Dots Pretzels, Jennifer fuels her days with mushroom coffee. She finds inspiration in the arts—especially professional ballet, with favorites like ABT (American Ballet Theatre) and San Francisco Ballet.

Her personal mantra?
"Shine Your Light."

Jennifer is passionate about helping clients create spaces that not only look beautiful but feel beautiful. Whether it’s draperies that add warmth or Feng Shui principles that bring harmony, she’s dedicated to designing homes that uplift, inspire, and shine!

After a successful career in the food industry Dennis joined our team and enjoys working with the wide range of different products that we offer.  Dennis loves to make customers happy and finds solutions with some of our challenging windows. Dennis favorite window covering is cell shades for the function and insulation that they offer.