Company Overview

Who They Are

Founded in 1985 in a garage in the Monterey Peninsula, best friends and business partners John Thomas and Ross Haisley decided to start a company. With a goal to provide a personalized, hands-on approach in the commercial window coverings industry utilizing the best products in the market—Peninsulators was born.

From the start, they began bidding every job, themselves; hand-picking the best window covering partners, themselves; and hanging every product themselves. Within a matter of years, Peninsulators grew exponentially due to their excellent customer service, quick installations, and superior product lines.

While many competitors have come and gone through difficult economic times, Peninsulators forged ahead. With over 35 years of experience, Peninsulators has become one of the most respected and trusted companies in the industry. Their vision, dedication, and unmatched ability has made them a national leader in window coverings.

Peninsulators is known for providing solutions within the office, healthcare, hospitality, education, and public sectors. In the healthcare sector, the Company installs both manual and automated window coverings, as well as privacy curtains for hospitals and clinics. In addition to its commercial clients, Peninsulators, through the A Shade Above division, provides homeowners with high-end window coverings, audio visual systems, and home automation solutions.

In September 2020, an investor group led by The Courtney Group acquired a controlling percentage of Peninsulators and its affiliates Peninsulators Northwest and A Shade Above. Partners Tom Courtney, Alan Macksey and Ed McKenna, PhD of The Courtney Group led the transaction and will assist Peninsulators in establishing and executing its strategic growth plan. Other investors include Lake Country Capital, a debt and equity provider based in Minneapolis, MN and Los Angeles, CA.

Today, Peninsulators is the largest window covering subcontractor in the nation. With offices in three locations and 80+ employees covering the West Coast, Peninsulators remains true to their steadfast values and provides a personalized approach to some of the largest corporations in the United States.