Leading Executives in Sign Shops
Catherine Monson
Chief Executive Officer, Propelled Brands (parent of FASTSIGNS)
Longtime franchising leader who scaled FASTSIGNS and now leads the multi-brand Propelled Brands platform; frequently cited voice for franchisee success and growth. Monson’s CEO role at Propelled Brands was reiterated in March 2025 FASTSIGNS announcements.
Jim Howe
President, FASTSIGNS
Appointed President of FASTSIGNS on March 27, 2025 after leading NerdsToGo and previously spending 11 years in FASTSIGNS operations—tasked with driving franchisee profitability and network growth.
A.J. (Alex James) Titus
President, Signarama, Signarama (United Franchise Group)
Brand president credited with global expansion of Signarama, the world’s largest sign and graphics franchise brand within UFG.
Ray Titus
Founder & Chief Executive Officer, United Franchise Group (UFG)
Franchising veteran who co‑founded Signarama and built UFG into a global portfolio of business-service franchises including the Signarama network.
Mike Marcantonio
Chief Executive Officer, Alliance Franchise Brands (Image360, Signs Now, Signs By Tomorrow)
CEO since 2011 who has led acquisitions and restructuring to position AFB as a leading marketing and visual communications franchisor across North America.
Lisa Buehler
President, Marketing & Visual Communications Brands, Alliance Franchise Brands
Former multi‑unit owner turned executive now overseeing AFB’s Marketing and Visual Communications brands (Image360, Signs Now, Signs By Tomorrow), with a mandate to elevate franchisee experience and growth.
Paul Brewster
President & Chief Executive Officer, SpeedPro
Became President & CEO in 2022 after senior roles across franchising; known for sharpening operations and support for the large‑format graphics studio network.
Lori Morris, CPA
Chief Financial Officer, SpeedPro
Finance leader promoted to CFO in 2022, bringing decades of public‑accounting experience to strengthen SpeedPro’s franchise support and financial systems.
Ryan Young
President & Chief Executive Officer, YESCO (Young Electric Sign Company)
Fourth‑generation leader appointed President & CEO, guiding one of America’s most iconic custom sign makers (famed for Las Vegas displays) across design, fabrication, installation and service.
Nathan Young
President, YESCO Outdoor Media, YESCO Outdoor Media
Leads YESCO’s billboard and outdoor media business, succeeding industry Hall‑of‑Famer Patrick O’Donnell to expand YESCO’s Mountain West OOH footprint.
Steve Abrams
Chief Executive Officer, Federal Heath
Named CEO in 2025 after Sid Rasnick’s 37‑year tenure; tasked with advancing one of the nation’s largest custom/national‑program sign companies following its 2023 acquisition by Marsh Global Holdings.
Bill Hayden
Chief Executive Officer, Stratus (brand implementation, national sign programs)
Appointed CEO in November 2024 to lead the facilities services and national signage powerhouse (formerly MC Sign/ICON) through its next growth phase; Tim Eippert moved to Chairman.
Philip Devorris
President & Chief Executive Officer, Blair Image Elements (Blair Companies)
Multi‑decade leader who transformed Blair into a full‑service brand‑image/signage provider with 300k+ sq. ft. of production and a global partner network.
Todd Patrickus
Chief Executive Officer, Jones Sign Company
Operations‑driven leader elevated to CEO after nearly three decades at Jones; known for scaling manufacturing discipline and national program execution (including recent OOH asset acquisitions).
John Mortensen
President, Jones Sign Company
Owner‑operator who purchased Jones Sign in 1982 and remains an active industry voice; helped build the company into a national multi‑facility sign manufacturer/installer.
Richard Lowe
Chief Executive Officer, Franchise Services, Inc. (Sir Speedy, PIP, Signal Graphics)
Elevated to CEO in January 2025 after 35 years with FSI; leads a portfolio of 500+ locations providing print, signs and marketing services to SMBs across North America.
Nick Titus
President, Minuteman Press International
Third‑generation president who led the network past 1,000 centers and sustained Entrepreneur’s #1 Printing/Marketing Services ranking streak in 2025; expanding wide‑format/signage offerings systemwide.
Jack Werner
President & Chief Executive Officer, Signworld Business Partners (no‑royalty sign‑shop alliance)
President & CEO of the 260+‑location no‑royalty alliance; partnered with ISA in 2024–2025 to deepen training/advocacy benefits for independent sign shops.
Jeanne Boram
Vice President, Business Development; Co‑Managing Partner, Signworld Business Partners
Co‑managing partner (since 2024) and VP of Business Development, helping independent sign shops grow with shared training, preferred‑vendor programs and ISA membership benefits.
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