Meet Our Team

Todd Thomas

Owner, President

Contact

Cell:  920-362-1486
Phone:  920-336-8900 ext. 1005
Email:  todd@creativesigncompany.com

Bio

After purchasing the company in 2003, with a staff of seven, Todd has grown the number of employees to over 50, and renovated the building to over double the square footage. He leads his ever-growing team with energy and a love for satisfying every customer. Todd regularly donates signs to good causes, serves on the Board of Directors for My Brother’s Keeper, and is the past President of the Wisconsin Sign Association.

Brian Meyer

Chief Operating Officer

Contact

Phone:  920-336-8900 ext. 1007
Email:  brian@creativesigncompany.com

Bio

Brian has worked in the sign industry for 18 years with a broad range of experience, including conceptual design and CAD drafting for structures and foundations of architectural signage. Brian works with all departments across the company to ensure that projects are executed beyond customer expectations. His excellent leadership skills, innovative look at company operations, and determination to lead by example has helped Creative Sign blossom into one of the elite sign companies in Northeast Wisconsin.

Sales Team

Kelli Lax

Senior Sign Consultant

Contact

Cell:  920-676-7757
Phone:  920-336-8900
Email:  kelli@creativesigncompany.com

Bio

Kelli’s been selling signs and making businesses happy for over 27 years. She joined Creative Sign in January of 2011, and has extensive knowledge of the many signage solutions available. Kelli’s experience, great taste, and knowledge make her a great sign consult for the client who’s new or cultured in the sign industry.

Phil Jennings

Senior Sign Consultant

Contact

Cell:  920-360-0557
Phone:  920-336-8900
Email:  phil@creativesigncompany.com

Bio

Phil’s kind-hearted nature, and the care he shows to each of his customers is evident with every project he tackles.  When you work with Phil, you know he cares deeply for you and your business, and wants to do his best to help you succeed in your signage goals.  Phil has been in marketing and advertising sales since 1985, and joined the Creative Sign team in 2015.

Kelsy-Ann Hayes

Senior Sign Consultant

Contact

Cell:  920-495-0485
Phone:  920-336-8900
Email:  kelsy@creativesigncompany.com

Bio

After earning a Bachelor’s degree in Cross Media Graphics Management, Kelsy joined the sign industry in 2015. Her experience working in various roles, such as graphics and design, gives Kelsy a great understanding of the entire signage process, from the initial contact with the customer all the way through installation.

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Kathy Tiesling

Sign Consultant

Contact

Cell:  920-676-5773
Phone:  920-336-8900
Email:  kathy@creativesigncompany.com

Bio

Kathy has 14 years of sign industry experience and 30 years of customer relations, but it’s her optimistic, dedicated and caring personality that truly makes Kathy a joy to work with.

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Allie Jacobsen

Sign Consultant

Contact

Cell:  920-878-2628
Phone:  920-336-8900
Email:  allie@creativesigncompany.com

Bio

Allie brings four years of experience in sign sales to the table, as well as a sincere desire to find the best sign solutions for each and every customer.

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Bailey Schulte-Decker

Sign Consultant

Contact

Phone:  920-336-8900
Email:  bailey@creativesigncompany.com

Bio

Bailey is not only a chipper, delightful personality, she has a wealth of experience from her years in Graphics, Vinyl Installation, Sign Design, and Channel Letter Fab.

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Mari Peoples

Sign Consultant

Contact

Phone:  210-605-0089
Email:  mari@creativesigncompany.com

Bio

Mari has years of experience coordinating complex projects and brings a professional touch to all her customers’ experiences.

Project Management

Tracy Burkel

Director of Program Management

Contact

Phone:  920-336-8900 ext. 1009
Email:  tracy@creativesigncompany.com

Bio

Tracy’s extensive knowledge in all things ADA, along with her talent of managing both sign projects and people, make her an excellent leader and resource for her team members and her customers.

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Tina Kryger

Senior Project Manager

Contact

Phone:  920-336-8900
Email:  tina@creativesigncompany.com

Bio

Tina brings 24 years of sign industry experience to the table. Her many hats over that time has given her a thorough understanding of the industry, and her drive for the best service for her customers makes her an enjoyable person to work with. 

Design Team

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About Design

Our award-winning design team creates innovative and eye-catching signs, logos, graphics and marketing materials.  Our designers layout comprehensive and dynamic proofs to help you picture your perfect sign or vehicle wrap (see an example).  Our beautiful and functional designs ensure your business will be sending the right message to your customers.  Complete sign schedules, installation guides, branding and signage guides available.  No logo?  No problem!  Start off on the right foot when you let our talented artists create the right branding for your business.

View Our Award-Winning Sign Designs 

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Contact

Nicole Mattson
Design Team Leader
Phone: 920-336-8900 ext. 1027

Email: nicole@creativesigncompany.com

ADA Team

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About ADA

Creative Sign Company began designing, producing, shipping and installing ADA compliant signage in 2012. Today, we now send ADA signs all over the country! We excel at providing completely compliant and creative ADA signage packages, using the best in quality materials and construction methods. Don’t risk it! Contact Creative Sign’s team of ADA specialists to ensure your signs are compliant… and look amazing!

Download a pdf document of ADA rules and regulations

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Contact

Shawna Hendricks
Director of ADA
Phone: 920-336-8900

Email: shawna@creativesigncompany.com

Graphics Team

About Graphics

With years of printing and graphics installation experience, as well as the latest in equipment and materials, our graphics team can tackle any project, big or small.  Whether you need a dynamic vehicle wrap or a huge wall mural, our professional and thorough team has it covered… literally!  Ask about our 3D textured prints!

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Contact

Joe Bott
Graphics Manager
Phone: 920-336-8900 ext. 1004

Email: joe.bott@creativesigncompany.com

Fabrication Team

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About Fabrication

There is no substitution for quality fabrication!  Our signage is warrantied for a reason.  We stand behind our product, and our people making it.  With a skilled group of experienced and analytic fabricators, Creative Sign sets itself apart from our competition with a focus on high quality, practical-construction, easy to service and long-lasting signage.

Check out our tools and machinery

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Contact

Andy Heyrman
Director of Channel Letters & Routing
Phone: 920-336-8900

Email: andy@creativesigncompany.com

Pete Thomas
Director of Fabrication
Phone: 920-336-8900

Email: pete@creativesigncompany.com

Install & Service Team

About Install

Creative Sign Company understands that great customer service doesn’t just mean having an excellent sign consultant at the start of your project, it means having a quality experience throughout your whole project.  We hope our professional and experienced install and service team are the bow on top of your extensive signage project.  We focus on timely, safe and efficient installation practices across our entire team, as well as thorough communication across your entire project.

Graphics can come to you, too!  Onsite installation of graphics are available for anything from store hours to extensive vehicle graphics.  Don’t let an inexperienced hand tarnish your look with imperfect installation.  We have 3M certified graphics installers ready to help!

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Contact

Zach Ellner
Install & Service Manager
Phone: 920-336-8900 ext. 1025

Email: zach@creativesigncompany.com

Jessie Niles
Service Coordinator
Phone: 920-336-8900

Email: jessica@creativesigncompany.com

Administrative & Accounting Team

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About Administrative

From the moment you walk into our front door, you’ll notice what sets Creative Sign Company above the competition – our people!  Our essential front office staff and administrative team are friendly, helpful and timely, making sure that your experience is a pleasant one from your first contact to your final payment.  This group of quality, caring individuals support our everyday operations so our department teams can do their best work and your project can be designed, built and installed to perfection!

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Contact

Phone: 920-336-8900

Email: info@creativesigncompany.com