Charlotte’s Window Treatment Specialists

meet our award-winning team

A Shade Above is the Carolinas’ largest family-owned and operated window coverings company, and in 2023, we celebrated 30 years of excellence serving the Charlotte community. We have manufactured our own custom plantation shutters in Charlotte, NC, since 1993.

Our Team

Todd Williams

Todd Williams

Operations Manager

Hunter Douglas PowerView Pro

Todd is our Operations Manager, and oversees day to day processes of our installation and customer service team. Todd has more than a decade of experience in the window treatment industry, previously owning his own blind & shade company. Todd is a smiling face that is always willing to assist any customer with the utmost dedication and enthusiasm. Todd enjoys hearing from each customer about how happy they are with their finished product and the five star service they’ve received.

Angela Goodman

Angela Goodman

Sales Manager

Angela's dedication to A Shade Above spans over a decade. She was a member of the original Design Consulting team at the former South End location. Angela has collaborated with numerous Charlotte homeowners and top interior designers. Her portfolio includes coordinating projects for local NFL and NBA team members and coaches, as well as a home featured in Architectural Digest. Angela's current role involves leading training and support for our team of Design Consultants, ensuring that each client enjoys a five-star experience from start to finish.

Brandy Bowers

Brandy Bowers

Design Consultant

Brandy joined A Shade Above in 2018 at the Providence Promenade location. She brings a wealth of product knowledge and takes pleasure in helping clients transform their living spaces with the perfect shade solutions. Brandy is a Certified Home Stager and Organization Specialist, guaranteeing that clients find the ideal products to enhance their home's beauty. Among her favorites are Plantation Shutters for their functionality, flexibility, endurance, and aesthetics.

Lynda Del Missier

Lynda Del Missier

Design Consultant

Lynda Del Missier boasts over 20 years of design experience, and comes to A Shade Above from a large luxury furnishings retailer. Armed with multiple art degrees, Lynda combines her passion for design and color theory to bring rooms to life. Her appreciation for the impact of color, pattern, and detail, learned during her art school days, guides her in assisting clients confidently with luxury brands and interior design. Lynda embraces new challenges and keeps pace with design trends to better serve her clients.

Hannah Seltzer

Hannah Seltzer

Design Assistant/Social Media Manager

With diverse interior design background and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Retail Management from Southern New Hampshire University, Hannah brings a vibrant and personalized approach to assisting clients and social media efforts here at A Shade Above.

Heather Tollison

Heather Tollison

Operations Assistant

Heather is a detail oriented, intuitive member of our team that has grown up around window treatments her entire life. Heather assists with order related inquiries and keeps our operations team running smoothly and efficiently!

Alan Thomas

Alan Thomas

Senior Installer & Training Manager

Hunter Douglas PowerView Pro

Alan is a longstanding member of the A Shade Above Team. Since 2006, Alan has installed plantation shutters, shades & blinds in some of the finest neighborhoods in Charlotte. Since joining our team more than a decade ago, Alan has become our lead installer and has received hundreds of five star reviews from satisfied customers. He is well versed in the installation of our full product line up and capable of handling the most complex residential and commercial projects.

Mason Tatum

Mason Tatum

Installation Specialist

Mason is a skilled and passionate member of our installation team. Mason is quick and detailed in handling intricate projects, and cares for each and every client's home as his own.

Bandi

Bandi

Chief Bark Officer (CBO)

Bandi's responsibilities include overseeing employee stress relief through expertly executed belly rubs, maintaining peak morale with her tail-wagging enthusiasm, and conducting surprise "barkitectural" inspections of the office for optimal treat storage.

Iyla Mae

Iyla Mae

Junior Chewologist

Iyla is our resident Houdini-in-training, renowned for transforming ordinary office supplies into abstract art and exploring the uncharted territories of every nook and cranny. With a boundless curiosity and an insatiable appetite for adventure (or at least office furniture), Iyla keeps us on our toes as we strive to puppy-proof the premises.

Our Story

What began in 1993 as a small shutter manufacturing business has grown into Charlotte’s largest custom window fashions company. For nearly three decades, A Shade Above has been providing Charlotte and surrounding areas with the highest quality blinds, shades and plantation shutters. As a family owned business, we have ensured that promise has remained steadfast through the years.

Through economic downturn and unprecedented recovery, we stand with multiple showroom locations throughout the Carolinas and a mobile fleet of A Shade Above vehicles outfitting thousands of local homes with custom window treatments.

Our Values

We firmly believe that every member of our team is a LEADER, and by instilling these qualities within each role, we maintain a company-wide commitment to delivering exceptional customer experience.

Leadership

It’s About: Our Example

“Show it, Don’t Say It”

Excellence

It’s About: Our Quality

“We Major in the Minors”

Accountability

It’s About: Our Actions

“Do The Right Thing, The First Time”

Diligence

It’s About: Our Consistency

“Go Hard or Go Home”

Enthusiasm

It’s About: Our Additude

“Do What You Love & Love What You Do “

Respect

It’s About: Our Behavior

“Treat Others the Way You Want to be Treated”

Our Promise

Excellence is our hallmark. We’ve amassed hundreds of honest 5-star reviews during our time in business from highly satisfied customers. We stand by our product and believe in total satisfaction.

Over the years, our shades and shutters have been installed in the homes of local racing drivers, bank executives and celebrity athletes.

"Highy Reccomend"

I am extremely happy with the shutters A Shade Above did for my new house. Everyone was kind, helpful, knowledgeable and professional and they helped me add beauty to my new home. I highly recommend them. From the planning to the installing I have been glad I chose them.

Sandy Simpson - Concord, NC 28075

"Zero Issues"

A honest company that does what it says! As a builder, I have to believe in a company before I recommend that company to my clients. Zero issues thus far! Highly recommend.

John Dean - Fort Mill, SC 29707

"Professional, Courteous and On Time"

From measurement to installation of our window treatments, everyone was professional, courteous and on time, and we are very pleased with our new wood shutters and honeycomb shade.

LeeAnn Miller - Cornelius, NC 28031

"A Company You Can Trust"

All made in the USA and they stand by their product 100%. What more could you ask for? I would recommend using Brandy and A Shade Above to anyone I know, they are a company you can trust. I am incredibly happy with my finished product, the shutters are great!! Overall great experience!!

Ellen Carter - Charlotte, NC 28205

"Professional Work"

Worked with Heather when deciding and ordering shades. She was very helpful and courteous! Vasileios was the installer also a very nice person and professional work. Thanks to both of these for helping me with the shades and shutters. We love them!

Debbie Helig - Concord, NC 28147

"Best Service We've Ever Received!"

We have ordered plantation shutters in numerous homes previous to this but this was by far the best product and service we ever received! From the first phone call, to the diligence measuring, the customer service for installation and the follow up was stellar start to finish. We are building our new home soon and I will be calling on this team again!

Julie Lago - Fort Mill, SC 29707

"Couldn't Recommend you More"

We couldn't reccomend you more! Excellent products and installation from the Team at A Shade Above.

Michelle Love - Locust, NC 28097

"Great Customer Service"

I've exclusively used ASA for window coverings since my house was completed in 2017. ASA has a great selection of high quality window coverings. Angela knows her product lines, has good fashion sense and provides great customer service. ASA's installers are professional and have never made any mis-measurements or other mistakes on any of my jobs. Highly recommend.

David Sobul - Charlotte, NC 28207

"Exactly what We Needed"

Just love our new shades. We got exactly what we needed with the best possible outcome. Highly recommend A Shade Above.

Linda Wolfe - Mint Hill, NC 28227

"The Best!"

Great product, great price, great people! Connie and Chad are the best!

Jim Hunter - Cherry Grove Beach, SC 29582

Join Our Team

We have 30 years of success and are rapidly expanding throughout North and South Carolina!

Made in the USA

A Shade Above is proud to feature products designed and custom assembled in the USA.