The full Solar Shield Blinds team photographed together

Family Owned Since 2006

About Solar Shield Blinds

Tim & Denise Sanders started Solar Shield Blinds in 2006 with a desire to help clients have a great experience. Today their business covers 3 states and has over 20 employees, all with one mission: To bring elevated comfort to more people, in more places.

Tim and Denise Sanders, founders of Solar Shield Blinds
Tim Sanders, PresidentDenise Sanders, Director of People & Finance

Who We Are

A window treatment company with one mission

Tim & Denise Sanders are the founders of Solar Shield Blinds. They started the business in their hometown of Peoria, IL in 2006. At that time, Tim handled all of the sales, installs, and service calls, and Denise took care of scheduling and the administrative tasks, all while raising three young children. Those early days proved to be pivotal in building a strong foundation, one that has kept their clients first, no matter what.

In 2018, Tim, Denise, and their three children, moved to Kansas City, MO to start a new location of Solar Shield Blinds in hopes to expand and grow their business.

Over twenty years of growth, hiring a team, and continually improving processes, they saw their mission become more and more clear every day. They now have a single mission shared by their team in both Kansas City and Peoria. The mission is simple: To bring elevated comfort to more people, in more places, through genuinely friendliness, innovative solutions, and by providing a YES experience.

Tim now manages the sales and installation team in his role as President, and Denise oversees the finances and human resources in her role as Director of People & Finance. Together, they have created a culture that puts the client experience at the center of everything, while also prioritizing their team culture.

The Solar Shield Blinds storefront with the sign above the entrance

Coming Soon

A new showroom to make your experience even better

We’re excited to announce our new showroom experience that is set to open in the fall of 2026! This will give our clients the ability to come in and see fully functional samples of blinds, shades, shutters, drapery, soft treatments, automated shades, exterior patio shades, and retractable awnings. Look at thousands of fabrics, feel all the textures, and take in all of the different color options. Our new location is in Shoal Creek Valley in the Northland, off 152. Stay tuned for exciting updates about our grand opening!

Kansas City Favorites Gold

Kansas City’s Favorite

Voted Kansas City’s Favorite two years in a row

Kansas City Star readers voted Solar Shield Blinds as their favorite in two categories! We won the gold award in 2025 for favorite window treatment company, and then in 2026 we won gold for favorite window treatment company AND favorite outdoor living company.

Our clients also continue voting for us over and over again by leaving us 5 star reviews across the web. We are honored to be acknowledged for our hard work and dedication, but it’s even more important to see our 5 star service continue to grow every single day. Thank you, Kansas City!

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Meet The Team

Our team is the secret to our success

Every single person on our team has a very important role to assure that you get the best experience possible before, during and after your project.

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Leadership

Tim Sanders, President at Solar Shield Blinds
Tim SandersPresident
Denise Sanders, Director of People and Finance at Solar Shield Blinds
Denise SandersDirector of People and Finance
Devon Smith, Director of Operations at Solar Shield Blinds
Devon SmithDirector of Operations

Office and scheduling

Michelle M., Project Manager at Solar Shield Blinds
Michelle M.Project Manager
Ashley T., Scheduling Coordinator at Solar Shield Blinds
Ashley T.Scheduling Coordinator
Monica H., Showroom Experience Manager at Solar Shield Blinds
Monica H.Showroom Experience Manager
Morgan H., Marketing Specialist at Solar Shield Blinds
Morgan H.Marketing Specialist

Design and sales

Sonja F., Business Development Manager at Solar Shield Blinds
Sonja F.Business Development Manager
Leann D., Commercial Specialist at Solar Shield Blinds
Leann D.Commercial Specialist
Jarad B., Design Specialist at Solar Shield Blinds
Jarad B.Design Specialist
Lauren B., Design Specialist at Solar Shield Blinds
Lauren B.Design Specialist
Ivory L., Design Specialist at Solar Shield Blinds
Ivory L.Design Specialist
Adam S., Design Tech at Solar Shield Blinds
Adam S.Design Tech
Nathan F., Design Tech at Solar Shield Blinds
Nathan F.Design Tech
Dalton L., Product Specialist at Solar Shield Blinds
Dalton L.Product Specialist

Install and warehouse

Kegan W., Lead Installer and Install Manager at Solar Shield Blinds
Kegan W.Lead Installer and Install Manager
Jackson M., Install Tech at Solar Shield Blinds
Jackson M.Install Tech
Brayden S., Install Tech at Solar Shield Blinds
Brayden S.Install Tech
Logan S., Install Tech at Solar Shield Blinds
Logan S.Install Tech
Deonte P., Install Tech at Solar Shield Blinds
Deonte P.Install Tech
Nolan S., Install Apprentice at Solar Shield Blinds
Nolan S.Install Apprentice
Beau B., Warehouse Manager at Solar Shield Blinds
Beau B.Warehouse Manager

Behind The Scenes

Our team works hard and knows how to have fun!

Team meetings, group photos, Chiefs games, company trips, and lots of team activities, our crew knows how to have fun together.

The full Solar Shield Blinds team photographed together
Tim and Denise Sanders, the owners
The Solar Shield Blinds installer team
The sales and commercial install team
The office team
The team with Tamara Day of Magnolia Network
The team at a Kansas City Chiefs game
The team on a company trip to Mexico
The team on a company trip
A Solar Shield Blinds team dinner
Solar Shield Blinds fleet vehicles at a job site
A Solar Shield Blinds service vehicle
A Solar Shield Blinds van at an evening install
The install team on site
A Solar Shield Blinds team building day
The team in formal wear at a gala the company sponsored
The whole team gathered outside for a group photo
The team at a game night at Activate
The team together in a tropical garden on a company trip
A team dinner on a lantern lit terrace during a company trip
A selfie at a company meeting in the office, laptops out
The whole team sitting in a circle for a meeting at the office
The crew in safety vests on a bridge job site
The install crew sharing a meal in Solar Shield Blinds hoodies
A team dinner around one long table
The team celebrating a win at a game show event
A team member receiving an award certificate at an event
Two team members holding an award at a dinner
Two team members at an event beside a display of flowers
A team member with cotton candy at a company event
A team member in a Solar Shield Blinds apron at an event
Two team members with a sunflower bouquet at an outdoor event

Recognized

2025 and 2026 Kansas City Favorites Gold winner

Voted favorite window treatment & outdoor living company by Kansas City Star readers, and over 7 years of Angi Super Service awards.

Solar Shield Blinds 20 years anniversary badge 2026 Kansas City Favorites winner badge from The Kansas City Star Kansas City Favorites Gold winner badge, Window Treatments and Outdoor Living Angi Super Service Award 2024 Angi Super Service Award 2023 Angi Super Service Award 2022 Angi Super Service Award 2021 2020 service award 2019 service award 2018 service award

Get an exact quote for your project

The consultation is free, the samples come to you, and you get an exact quote for your project on the spot. No high pressure to sign anything, no hard sales tactics, just a friendly Design Specialist who wants to give you all the info needed to make an informed decision.

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