For Made in the Shade of St. Louis co-owners Adam and Jordan Culbreath, St. Louis is more than just a city — it’s their home. The two brothers were raised in Wildwood, Missouri, graduating from Eureka High School. Growing up in the St. Louis suburbs, Jordan discovered a passion for music and band while Adam found a long-lasting love for soccer, which he still plays to this day. As they got older, Adam moved to Kentucky, attending Murray State University to pursue a degree in finance. Two years later, Jordan joined to study music business. At college, their brotherhood was further cemented by both participating in the same fraternity, SigEp. Adventure has played a large role in the brothers’ lives, whether by water skiing at the lake or travelling to experience new cultures. Adam spent a semester studying abroad in Alicante, Spain, and the Culbreath family has taken several trips to Panama to help build wells for remote indigenous villages for charity David’s Well. Combined, the brothers have seen over 20 countries. However, home is where the heart is — and for the Culbreath brothers, the greatest adventure of all. Adam and Jordan returned to their roots post graduation to embark on the journey of starting their own business. After discovering the Made in the Shade company, a network of 170 different franchises across the United States, they decided to kick off their own franchise for the St. Louis market. The birth of Made in the Shade St. Louis has not only given Adam and Jordan a chance to grow a business and a career, but a way to reconnect with their local origins. Their goal is to not only provide excellent service, but to fill St. Louis with top tier window coverings that have affordable prices, bringing quality and customization to the city they know and love.
