Budget Printing History
Budget Printing’s doors first opened in 1984 under the ownership of Stephen Bulecza. The original business location was at 2622 Tennessee Street. In 2000 the business was purchased by Thomas “Tom” Wiegand. At that time the shop operated with one copier and a printing press, along with a few pieces of bindery equipment. The business soon outgrew the location, and in 2003 Tom moved the business to its current home of 1366 Blountstown Street. Once formally a forklift shop, he put in countless hours renovating the shop to over 6000 square feet of useful production area. Over several years, he grew the customer base and kept on the forefront of the technological revolution with a constant acquisition of state-of-the-art production and bindery equipment. Tom was also responsible for the addition of our first e-commerce website. After eighteen years with the company, Tom decided to pursue a lifelong dream of starting his own sailing charter business known as Allegro Sailing.
In 2018 the company transitioned to Crystal Vinson, an employee of the company since 2006. She hopes to continue to enhance the company while upholding the high standards of complete customer service that Budget Printing is known for. Crystal has already expanded our reach throughout the entire Big Bend Area. In addition to traditional printing, she has developed our ability to offer a multitude of promotional products, such as signs and Tshirts. Crystal has introduced social media to the Budget Printing brand through Facebook, Google, and Instagram. In the desire to be part of the local community, we now belong to more local networking organizations and have become active participants in several charities. In our drive to compete with the growing online market, we put in countless efforts to stay competitive and offer a much better value and expertise for your money. We plan to continue to strive to be your local Big Bend Printer for years to come! Read more about our services.
Meet the Team
From customer service to our Finishing Department, we have some of the most knowledgeable and experienced people found anywhere. Whatever your needs our team is just a phone call or e-mail away.
Crystal, President
I'm a proud graduate of Liberty County High School in Bristol where I still reside with my family. In 1998 I married my high school sweet heart Chris Vinson. I'm a proud momma of two, Cassidy and Dragan. Cassidy has graduated and is working with FHP. Dragan loves all things fishing and basketball. In my personal time, I love to read the bible, cook and spend time with my family.
My early work experience began at the age of eleven at a restaurant called Country Boys. Immediately I knew I loved working with people and multitasking, the busier it was the more I loved it. I left the restaurant after graduation and worked at Sears where I started selling lingerie. While there I was also a store trainer, a Human Resource manager, and finally the Office Manager. After leaving Sears I worked for five years as the Administrative Assistant of Dot Inman Johnson of CACAA. At that time I was a customer of Budget Printing but that all changed one evening as I picked up a job…pun intended! In 2006 I joined the Budget Printing team. My earlier years put me on the opposite side of the counter of the printing business as a purchaser of printed products. That gave me an insight from the customer's perspective, and it was very beneficial. I started at Budget as an Office Assistant to Tom and after learning multiple other facets of the company in 2018 I became an owner and the company President.
Isaiah 58:11 for God guides me and all I do.
Chris, Operations Manager
I am a lifelong resident of Liberty County. I worked for the State of Florida for over fourteen years. I joined the Budget Printing team in 2018
Bonita, Graphics Supervisor
I was born in Covington, Kentucky and grew up in the Kissimmee, Florida area where I began in printing while still in high school, working at the local newspaper. After only a few months, I was promoted to Production Manager, not long after my 18th birthday in 1981. After the newspaper was sold, I went to work for a print shop, Jordan/Norris Printing. From there, I have worked for several print shops and publishers, learning various new skills with each transition.
I moved to Live Oak, Florida in 2000, mainly to escape the tourists near Walt Disney World, but then decided to make Tallahassee my home in 2003. I started working at Budget Printing in 2004, left for a couple of years, but came back in 2009. I thoroughly love what I do and making people happy. I have one son, Michael Milliken, born in 1984, who is a Catastrophe Insurance Adjuster. In my spare time, I love to read, go to concerts and travel.
Travis, Press Supervisor
Hi, I'm Travis Desmore, just to tell you a little about me. Well, I've been in the printing business since I was 11. My mother and father started a business in Thomasville Georgia, and I learned the trade when I was young. Every day after school and every summer, I was at work! The first press I learned how to run was a Miele Vertical Letterpress. Taught by my Dad Gerald Hunter! I couldn't hardly even see over the top of the delivery!
From there I just kept learning the printing business. I am happy with my career, though it has not always been easy, but sometimes the harder road leads to better success! I wouldn't take anything for my journey! I have learned that God is good all the time!
I have recently been blessed by marrying my best friend, she's my soulmate all the way from Indonesia!
Dewi Desmore and her family/our family are the most amazing and lovable people beyond measure!
#livingthedream
Charlie, Pressroom Assistant
Tiffany, Digital Production and Signs
I have been in the customer service industry for 20 plus years now. I love being in customer service because it allows me to meet and interact with people on a daily basis. I love to make people happy and smile and to show the love of Christ to others. I am extremely blessed to be part of this amazing team at Budget Printing.
Jordan, Office Assistant
I grew up in a cozy log cabin in Georgia until I up and went out into the world to find myself. In that time, I met my amazing husband in college, traveled the country singing on stage, became a TV host, worked as a model… you name it, I did it. But no matter how much I went and did, no matter how much I grew as a person, one thing remained the same, and that is my love for God, who has taken care of me during my many adventures. I am the newest member of the Budget Printing team, and I am happy to be here around such a kind and welcoming group of people.
In my free time, I enjoy singing, playing Dungeons & Dragons (That was how my husband and I met, and was even the theme of our wedding), playing video games, taking walks in nature, and cosplay. My husband, Lord Edwin Charles Blackburn the Second, calls my cat a feral monster, but to me she is my world.
Budget Printing Center Mission
1 Satisfaction
We strive for your complete satisfaction on every printing order.
2 Trust
We seek to earn your trust and confidence as a business partner by doing our small part to help you succeed.
3 Competitive Pricing
We spend countless hours researching the marketplace to ensure our prices are competitive. We believe our service, support, and value-added make us the better choice.
4 Advanced Technology
We continue to invest in the ever-changing industry to bring the benefits to you, our customer.