Jayson
Shortt

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Jayson Shortt is the Owner, CEO, and Licensed Contractor of Desert King Windows, a family-owned window and door replacement company that has helped homeowners across Arizona, Las Vegas, and San Antonio protect and beautify their homes for over 25 years. Under Jayson’s leadership, Desert King Windows has carried forward a family legacy built on honesty, personal service, and a family-first approach into more than 30,000 homes.

The Desert King story is one of family dedication and earned trust. Jayson’s father, Ron Shortt, joined Desert King years before Jayson when Ron was an account rep for the Arizona Republic/Phoenix Gazette. After meeting founder Bill and forming a great friendship, Ron left his 12-year career to join Bill’s sales team. For nine years, Ron worked closely with Bill, putting in long hours and extensive travel, rising to become Vice President of Sales and Bill’s right-hand man. When Bill retired in April 2013, Ron purchased the Arizona markets, and Jayson—who had joined earlier as a salesman working alongside his father—continued the legacy.

Jayson Shortt possesses exceptional strengths in maintaining family values while scaling operations and earning industry certifications that ensure quality craftsmanship. His hands-on approach and deep understanding of the window and door business—gained from working alongside his father Ron—provides him with comprehensive knowledge of every aspect of operations from sales to installation.

As the Registrar of Contractors License holder for both residential and commercial projects, Jayson ensures Desert King Windows maintains the highest standards of compliance and quality. His leadership philosophy embraces a straight-forward “no bull” approach, giving customers peace of mind that they are working with an honest and reliable company with no surprises. This commitment is demonstrated through Desert King’s no down payment policy—a rare practice in the industry that shows confidence in their work.

Jayson has assembled a strong leadership team including James Cataldo as Chief Operating Officer, who brings nearly 25 years of experience in window and door installation and has been a key leader since 2016. James’s unwavering standards for quality and attention to detail complement Jayson’s customer-focused leadership. Jonathan Stapleton serves as Arizona Project Manager, overseeing all installation projects and ensuring each meets Desert King Windows’ standards and customer expectations.

Under Jayson Shortt’s ownership, Desert King Windows has achieved remarkable growth, expanding from its Phoenix roots to serve homeowners across Arizona, Las Vegas, and San Antonio, Texas. The company has now completed window and door installations in more than 30,000 homes—a testament to customer trust and satisfaction built over 25+ years in business.

Desert King Windows has built its reputation on offering only the finest replacement window and door products, including Energy Star rated windows and doors, beautiful front doors, and security doors. The company provides free, no-pressure, in-home estimates—a customer-friendly approach that has driven word-of-mouth referrals throughout the Southwest.

Today, Jayson and his family are proud to be full owners, carrying forward the tradition of care and quality that Ron Shortt established. The company maintains strong customer satisfaction ratings and continues to grow its presence across multiple states. Desert King Windows’ commitment to quality is reflected in their lifetime guarantee on products and their dedication to hiring only skilled installers who share the family’s commitment to excellence. The company serves the greater Phoenix area, Tucson, Las Vegas, and San Antonio markets, providing homeowners with energy-efficient solutions that protect against the desert climate while enhancing home value and curb appeal.