“Shane is the type of person who you would want to do business with long-term. He always goes above and beyond for people and is extremely passionate about the community. Shane has wonderful character and always treats people with care and respect. He is hard-working, often giving much more than what he receives in return.”
About
Worked up the career ladder until I found franchising. I've been a franchisee since 1996…
Activity
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Stepping into the time machine on Team Spirit Day! From the 40s to the 90s, we brought the spirit of each decade to life. 🌟✨ #FASTSIGNS…
Stepping into the time machine on Team Spirit Day! From the 40s to the 90s, we brought the spirit of each decade to life. 🌟✨ #FASTSIGNS…
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Congratulations to FASTSIGNS of San Diego, CA - Miramar Road featured on this month’s cover issue of Digital Output magazine! The story focuses on…
Congratulations to FASTSIGNS of San Diego, CA - Miramar Road featured on this month’s cover issue of Digital Output magazine! The story focuses on…
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It's amazing how hard it is to even spit out your name once the camera and lights hit you. 😅 This month we're filming some heartfelt discussions…
It's amazing how hard it is to even spit out your name once the camera and lights hit you. 😅 This month we're filming some heartfelt discussions…
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Experience
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Education
Volunteer Experience
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Past Chairman
Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce
- 1 year 1 month
Economic Empowerment
Multi-term board member, committee member and past chairman of the board of a regional chamber that is the second largest in IL.
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Advisory Board Member (Small Business Advisory Board) appointed by the San Diego mayor
City of San Diego
- Present 6 years 6 months
Economic Empowerment
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Committee Chair & Volunteer
San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce
- Present 7 years 5 months
Economic Empowerment
Currently a member of the Public Policy Committee
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Chair of Small Business Roundtable
San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce
- 4 years 1 month
Economic Empowerment
Small Business Roundtable takes on issues that affect small businesses in and around the San Diego area. We take action and voice opinions that support the small business environment and forward our discussions to our Public Policy Committee.
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National Advertising Council
FASTSIGNS®
- 7 years
Economic Empowerment
Represent the 110 FASTSIGNS centers in the West Region as the voice to the Council in deciding current and future direction of our national advertising efforts for our franchise system. This is an elected position and I have served on this board multiple terms in different parts of the country.
Publications
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Opinion of the business climate in Illinois
US News
See publicationA not-so-happy outlook on the businesses and jobs moving from Illinois.
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Project of the Year - NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE Naperville, IL
Printing News
See publicationFun project that we did for our local private college in Naperville, IL Project included many rebranding and marketing makeovers for the entire campus to recognize the College's 150 Anniversary. We submitted this project in a nation-wide contest and was awarded first place.....and their cover for that month.
Projects
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Wayfinding and Building ID Signs
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See projectWe can handle all projects big and small. Campus signs for your park district, university, office park or even a parking lot is critical to get people and vehicles in and out.
Honors & Awards
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Customer Solutions Award FASTSIGNS
Propelled Brands / FASTSIGNS Int'l
A large-scale project for a Del Mar, CA horse park covering 65 acres of an equestrian facility. The customer was very pleased to see our transformation of a tired and barren and forgotten campus to a bright, branded and bold transformation with signs, banners, directional signs, countless horse stable signs, and flags in a very tight time frame. We don't horse around when it comes to signs!
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Top ranked franchise at annual convention
FASTSIGNS, International
Selected as one of the top franchises within the system.
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Small Business of the Year
San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce
San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce is the largest chamber on the West Coast and they awarded FASTSIGNS the annual Small Business of the Year award for 2020. This award, during the pandemic year,' was titled 'Creative Pivot' in which FASTSIGNS adjusted its core products to better match the needs of businesses during COViD-19.
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Mentor to FASTSIGNS owners
FASTSIGNS International, Inc.
Helping other new franchisees in the system and mentoring them through their first year as an owner.
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Senior Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) Volunteer of the Year
SCORE
Recognized as a volunteer in helping other small business start-ups in developing business plans and options for financing their business. We specialized in helping those getting into the franchise businesses.
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Citizen of the Year
Three Fires Council Boy Scouts of America
Regional award given to a person who has contributed to the Scouts through business and private partnerships.
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FASTSIGNS Award (Franchisee of the Year)
FASTSIGNS International, Inc.
Annual award given to an outstanding franchise owner who best represents the spirit of the franchise.
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Small Business of the Year
Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce
The local chamber of commerce awarded us Small Business of the Year. Our chamber at the time had over 2000 members.
Languages
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Spanish
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Organizations
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City of San Diego
Vice Chair Small Business Advisory Board
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Mira Mesa Chamber of Commerce
Board Member
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San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce
Committee Chair Small Business Roundtable
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