Our Story
The Vantis Story
Founder & President
Jacob Kern
Leadership
Jacob
Kern
Jacob built his career from the ground up — from the front counter of his family's shop to leading two companies in the shading industry. Vantis exists because he spent decades inside the industry and knew exactly what needed to change.
Vantis Shade Systems was created by professionals with decades of real-world experience in the shading industry. After completing thousands of projects across residential and commercial environments, our team saw firsthand the challenges dealers and contractors face when sourcing shading systems.
The industry was struggling with:
- Slow production timelines
- Limited innovation in product lines
- Poor communication with manufacturers
The industry needed a better approach.
So Vantis was built to deliver it.
By combining modern manufacturing, innovative shading technologies, and a relentless focus on the customer experience, Vantis is redefining how shading systems are built and delivered.
Mission
Deliver modern shading systems with unmatched precision, innovation, and customer service.
Vision
Be the manufacturing partner that dealers, architects, and designers rely on to bring their projects to life.
Values
- Quality
- Innovation
- Responsiveness
- Partnership
Built with Intention
Every detail
is engineered.
At Vantis, manufacturing isn't just a process — it's a discipline. From the way our hardware is designed to the tolerances we hold in production, every element of a Vantis system reflects a commitment to precision that starts before the first component is made.
That same attention to detail is what our dealer partners and their clients feel in the finished install — and it's what sets Vantis apart.
Long-Term Vision
A Modern Light Control Company
Vantis is positioned not just as a shade manufacturer, but as a modern light control company. Our future roadmap includes:
- Exterior screens & solar shading
- Architectural louvers
- Dynamic glass systems
- Integrated lighting controls
- Building automation integration