Why Budget Blinds of Cedar Falls / Waterloo
Meet the Cedar Falls & Waterloo team
Ready to design the perfect look in new custom window coverings for you!
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David and Maria LaMarche
Owners
David is proud to be a local business owner because he gets the chance to solve your problems! He is very smart with technology and loves smart home upgrades, including window covering motorization (especially Lutron!). He is also the local drapery expert, having been trained in everything. He pays attention to every detail that matters, making every project one that turns into something amazing!
David and Maria own Budget Blinds of Cedar Falls & Waterloo, and their top priority is providing a 5-star customer experience. We are easy to reach and respond quickly.
When given the chance, David will jump on a wakeboard, go downhill skiing, or scuba dive! Maria plays several instruments, helps with the church worship team, and loves traveling. They both try to keep up with their four children.
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Brad Fangman
Design Consultant
Brad is fantastic part of our team! He is happy to be your solution finder when it comes to your unique window covering needs. If you have no idea what you want, he is your expert.
He loves the design element of discussing options with you and will easily help narrow down your choices. He uses his expert knowledge of all the options and has an amazing eye for color to find the right option that will fit your style, design, and budget.
He knows our products very well, and you can trust Brad to help you. Customers are so pleased with his service they call and ask for him again and again!
Brad loves his wife Shelly, his bulldog Zeke, and is an avid bowler and camper.
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Joseph Thrall
Design Consultant
Joseph has a keen eye for detail and a passion for helping customers find the perfect window treatments to match their style and needs. He enjoys guiding clients through options that blend function and aesthetics, making the process easy and enjoyable.
Outside of work, he spends his time tending to his saltwater aquarium, playing board games, and perfecting his grilling techniques. He and his wife, Ellada, enjoy traveling, trying new foods, and keeping life interesting with plenty of laughter and adventures.
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Theresa Renaud
Office Administrator
Theresa is simply amazing and does a fantastic job managing a complex set of tasks! She is the first person you talk to and is dedicated to making your experience from inspiration to installation easy. You will communicate with her to schedule appointments for design consultations and installations, and she will be with you through the process to help answer all your questions.
Theresa enjoys spending time with her family and three dogs, Jerry, Archie, and Macho.
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Sam Solbach
Commercial Lead
As the Commercial Business Lead at Budget Blinds of Cedar Falls/Waterloo, I specialize in estimating, field measuring, administrative work, and overseeing installations. I take pride in delivering precise, high-quality solutions that meet the unique needs of each project while ensuring a seamless experience from start to finish.
Beyond my professional role, I have a deep passion for music, it has played a huge part in my life. I also enjoy gaming and appreciate the strategy and creativity it brings. My work ethic is fueled by a commitment to excellence, strong faith, love for caffeine, and a dedication to continuous improvement.
I strive to bring dedication, problem-solving, and a customer-first approach to every project, always looking for ways to improve and innovate.
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Drew Wagner
Installation Technician
My favorite part about the job is getting to see all the unique houses and seeing our customers happy with the final product. I've got a good attention to detail and like to have a plan and order for the installs. Outside of work, I like sports and hanging with friends.
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Violet LaMarche
Installation Technician
Hi my name is Violet and I've been working around the family business for about 4 years now and have been installing for about a year. I love talking to new people and helping their homes look refreshed with new shades! I am attentive to details and quick at what I do. I never want any surprises for our customers and can’t wait to see them in your home!
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Calvin LaMarche
Part time Installation Technician
Calvin LaMarche is David and Maria’s 17-year-old son. He helps with installations during the summers and when he can through the school year. He is attentive and cheerful, paying attention to details. He enjoys making customers happy! He also loves to meet your pets.
Calvin likes football and learning about cars in his free time.
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Jared Aronson
Installation Technician
I pay good attention to my work and like to learn about all the different kinds of shades. Outside of work I hang with family and friends and enjoy watching/playing sports
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Liz
Office Administrator
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Gina
Services Administrator
Gina handles a variety of service and repair needs. She is diligent and works hard to make sure you have an excellent experience with us.
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Coco
Team Motivator
We love our dogs around here. Coco is Dave and Maria's 3-yr old Saint Bernard and brings lots of smiles to the family. She is the smallest of a huge litter born to a reputable breeder in Dyersville, IA.
If you have a dog, we will probably fall in love with them when we come to your house.