Employee Appreciation Archives - Creative Sign Company Inc.

Rockstar of the Quarter: Shelley Tooley

Oct 14, 2025 | News, Rockstar of the Quarter

Creative Sign Rockstar of the Quarter goes to…. Shelley Tooley!

Position: Office Assistant/Accounting Clerk

Trait of Extreme Awesomeness: Credibility

What her team says about her:

“Shelley is highly credible and dependable. She assists with anything asked of her in a timely manner. She even assists with so many things without being asked, making our day to day lives so much easier and pleasant!”

“She was an immense help when I first came on board. If she didn’t know the answer to one of my many questions, she would help me find the answer. Additionally, she goes above and beyond her ‘job description.’ She wears many hats to keep Creative Sign running smoothly.”

“Shelley has done a great job communicating and being a nice backup for our sales team up front. She verifies details and juggles her many duties with grace. Thank you!”

Shelley joined the Creative Sign team in 2022 as the Assistant to the Director of Operations and moved to the Inside Sales team in 2023. When her predecessor retired 2024, she was offered her current post, gaining office and accounting responsibilities and serving as the face of Creative Sign at our front desk.

Congrats, Shelley! Thank you for all you do!

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Rockstar of the Quarter: Shawna Hendricks

Apr 8, 2025 | News, Rockstar of the Quarter

Creative Sign Rockstar of the Quarter goes to…. Shawna Hendricks!

Position: Director of ADA

Trait of Extreme Awesomeness: Work Commitment

What her team says about her:

“Shawna has led the way with technology at Creative, helping her fellow managers with their tablets and phones, and in using our new CRM system. She’s moved her team to digital and rocked taking on additional responsibilities!”

“She always gives 110% and constantly is looking out for the company.”

“The growth I’ve seen from her in the last 6 months alone is an inspiration!”

“Shawna is always willing to help and go the extra mile. I am confident when I hand an ADA project in that it will be completed on time, correctly and with care.”

Shawna joined the Creative Sign team in 2020 and was promoted to Director of ADA in 2022. Her team executes a variety of ADA signage projects that get installed here in Wisconsin or shipped all over the country.

Congrats, Shawna! Thank you for all you do to move us forward!

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Rockstar of the Quarter: Kendra Griesbach

Jul 16, 2024 | News, Rockstar of the Quarter

And Creative Sign Rockstar of the Quarter goes to…. Kendra Griesbach!

Position: ADA Technician

Trait of Extreme Awesomeness: Fellowship

What her team says about her: “Kendra is perfect for this award! She treats everyone with respect and is friendly to all.”

“She excels at helping people in and out of her department. Kendra always stays on task and is fun to work with.”

“She is willing to quickly learn new machines and has the ability to QC her own work and others’ work too.”

“Kendra is quick to participate in Creative Sign events – whether it’s baking creative goodies or helping with event setup and clean up. She cares about our Creative Sign team and about us being the best we can be.”

Kendra started as part of our Graphics Team in 2021, moving to our ADA Team in 2022. Her attention to detail and chipper disposition has been greatly appreciated in both departments and by all those who have had the pleasure to interact with her.

Congrats, Kendra! Thank you for all your hard work!

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Rockstar of the Quarter: Bill Vandermause

Oct 17, 2023 | News, Rockstar of the Quarter

And Creative Sign Rockstar of the Quarter goes to…. Bill Vandermause!

Position: Graphic Designer

Trait of Extreme Awesomeness: Personal Performance

What his team says about him:

“Bill is an inspiration to his fellow Designers and a dedicated and hard-working team member. His designs constantly wow customers and Creative Sign employees alike.”

“I admire his process from thorough information gathering to thoughtful and confident execution. He takes the time to understand projects and cares about quality of the final product.”

Since he started with Creative Sign in 2014 Bill has won 17 Wisconsin Sign Association Design Awards and 2 Watchfire Sign Design Awards for our company. His design expertise and great attitude has been an incredible asset to the Design Team and the entire Creative Sign Team as a whole.

Congrats, Bill! You are long overdue for THIS award! 🙂

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Rockstar of the Quarter: Alec Slempkes

Apr 11, 2023 | News, Rockstar of the Quarter

And Creative Sign Rockstar of the Quarter goes to…. Alec Slempkes!

Position: Print & Graphics Technician

Trait of Extreme Awesomeness: Equality

What his team says about him:

“Alec is great at what he does and is an amazing person to be around. He’s always helpful and happy to do it. He’s very intuitive with what he can accomplish with his machine and it always looks amazing.”

“I admire Alec for his commitment to his work and his ability to tackle anything thrown at him.”

Alec joined Creative Sign in 2021 as a Graphics Technician, quickly becoming a go-to employee for higher profile interior install projects of graphics and ADA signage. In 2022 he became head printer on our flatbed. Since taking on his new role he has explored what’s possible with direct print ADA, raised textures, and so much more!

Congrats, Alec! Thank you for all you do for our team!

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