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.
Janice Padgett-Werdeo
Senior Sign Consultant
Contact
Phone: 920-336-8900 ext. 1013
Email: janice@creativesigncompany.com
Bio
Jan’s bright smile and accommodating personality makes her a customer favorite. Her prompt attention keeps the ball rolling on your project, and her 16 years of graphic design experience make her a great source while figuring out your best signage solutions.
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.
Kathy Tiesling
Sign Consultant
Contact
Cell: 920-676-5773
Phone: 920-336-8900
Email: kathy@creativesigncompany.com
Bio
Kathy has 10 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.
Austen Jones
Sign Consultant
Contact
Cell: 715-548-1052
Phone: 920-336-8900
Email: austen@creativesigncompany.com
Bio
Austen’s background and understanding of metal fabrication, along with his energetic and helpful personality, make working with Austen a pleasure. He left fabrication to follow his passion in sales and marketing, finding the sign industry the perfect place to channel his talents.
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.
Tina Kryger
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.
Mari Peoples
National Service Account Manager
Contact
Phone: 920-336-8900
Email: mari@creativesigncompany.com
Bio
Mari is highly organized and knowledgeable about the sign industry. She’d be a great resource for any company looking to coordinate their signage nation wide.
Shelley Tooley
Project Coordinator
Contact
Phone: 920-336-8900
Email: shelley@creativesigncompany.com
Bio
Shelley is an amazing addition to our Project Management Team, assisting our Project Coordinators and helping customers get everything they want from their signage. With over 30 years of customer service experience and a chipper personality, she is a huge asset to any project.
Design Team
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.
Contact
Amanda Schwartz
Director of Design
Phone: 920-336-8900 ext. 1002
ADA Team
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!
Contact
Shawna Hendricks
Director of ADA
Phone: 920-336-8900
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!
Contact
Joe Bott
Graphics Manager
Phone: 920-336-8900 ext. 1004
Fabrication Team
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.
Contact
Scott Barrett
Director of Manufacturing
Phone: 920-336-8900 ext. 1023
Email: scott@creativesigncompany.com
Andy Heyrman
Director of Channel Letters & Routing
Phone: 920-336-8900
Email: andy@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!
Contact
Zach Ellner
Install & Service Manager
Phone: 920-336-8900 ext. 1025
Email: zach@creativesigncompany.com
Jessie Niles
Service Coordinator
Phone: 920-336-8900
Administrative & Accounting Team
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!
Contact
Phone: 920-336-8900
Email: info@creativesigncompany.com