Steve was raised on a small dairy farm between Darlington and Belmont, WI that was passed down from his grandparents and parents. It has been in the family for more than 100 years! Steve spends a lot of his time there managing 25 acres of trees, hobby farming hops, camping and hunting.

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For more than 24 years, Steve worked at Springs Window Fashions, a premier window covering company in Madison. He held roles in Packaging Engineering, Project Management, New Product Development, Quality, Marketing, Dealer Training, Sales and Installation. He is an expert
of all things window coverings!

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McDonald Blinds and Shades, LLC was created in May 2020. Steve now shares his extensive knowledge with the tri-state area. He sells a full line of custom products from Graber Custom Window Treatments, a top-quality window covering brand. 

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Steve and his family reside in Dodgeville, WI. 

Joe Hlavacek grew up in Madison, Wisconsin, spending much of his youth in hockey rinks across the Midwest. His passion for the game stayed with him into adulthood, and he later passed that love of hockey on to his two children, whom he proudly coached for many years. Now that his children are grown and thriving in their chosen careers, Joe and his wife, Katie, enjoy traveling and exploring new opportunities together.

Joe entered the custom window treatments industry in 2011 when he joined Springs Window Fashions. In that role, he worked closely across all product categories to help implement motorized solutions. This experience gave him a broad understanding of the many types of window treatments and lift systems available, as well as the installation methods and techniques that ensure they perform properly in customers’ homes.

After a brief time away from the industry, Joe returned with a renewed appreciation for the craft and for the homeowners who invite professionals into their homes. He enjoys sharing his knowledge and helping customers find window treatment solutions that combine function, comfort, and style.

Joe and Katie reside in Stoughton, Wisconsin.

Clem was raised in the town of Plain, Wisconsin. His parents had a tavern and Clem was graciously loaned out to local farmers to help milk cows, bale hay and fill silos. Clem has a love for cheese with cheese being a part of his family history. (Meister Cheese) of Muscoda Wi. Clem also worked at Cedar Grove Cheese in Plain while in college before starting his career at Springs Window Fashions. Clem loves the outdoors and boating on Lake Wisconsin. Clem is currently a member and President of the
Lake Wisconsin Boat Club.

Clem worked at Springs Window Fashions for 37 years as a Vertical Extrusion Technician, Cellular Fabric Technician, and Packaging Engineer. As a packaging engineer, Clem had the opportunity to travel and work at every Springs manufacturing facility and on every product line. Clem has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to window coverings, having touched every product line Springs Window Fashions has to offer.

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Clem and his family reside in Prairie Du Sac, Wi.

Linda has worked with Steve for the past five years, assisting with color palettes and finishing drapery. With six years of experience in interior design, her background includes Feng Shui certification, furniture buying and showroom ownership, and hands-on work in rehabs, new builds, and project management.

She approaches each space with both an aesthetic and structural mindset—thoughtfully considering how it looks, functions, and feels, with every element working together intentionally.