Newly Elected Board and Executive Committee for 2024
The California Sign Association Board of Directors for 2024-25, were installed on August 15, 2024 at CSA’s Annual Banquet. Immediate Past President Jason Rieman, Gemini, was thanked for his leadership and continued membership growth over the past year, as Michael Schmidt, with P.S. Services, was welcomed to the President’s role for the California Sign Association Board of Directors!
President Schmidt has already chaired his first board meeting, and is setting us on a course for success! Congratulations, Michael!
His four fellow officers include; Neal Tibbs, 1st VP; Mike Avery, 2nd VP; Bob Shimmin, Secretary/Treasurer; and Jason Rieman, Past President.
Supplier Division
Jason Rieman, Gemini
Todd Einhaus, Watchfire Signs
Mike Avery, Glantz
Matt Fregosi, Altec Industries
Nick Wilson, Montroy Supply Co
Ed Gibson, Elliott Equipment
Region I
Keith Wills, Western Sign Company
Joe Ainor-Bergh, Ainor Signs
Clint Bartizal, Golden Gate Sign Co.
Ryan Drury, Pacific Neon Company
Region II
Pete Michelini, Sign Designs
Ken Person, YESCO, Jurupa Valley
Arlen Tanielian, CNI Signmakers
Neal Tibbs, Ad Art
Region III
Kevin Farrell, Architectural Design & Sign
Patty Soria, Signtech Electrical Advertising
Barbara Navarro, San Pedro Electric Sign Co.
Michael Schmidt, P.S. Services
Sign Industry Affiliate
Teresa M. Young, Sign Biz ®, Inc.
Professional
Mike Sullaway P.E., Sullaway Engineering
Brett Sauers P.E., Reverence Engineering
At-Large
Lisa Rojas, HUB International
Frank Murch, Signs for San Diego
Patrick Mulholland, Current Lighting
2024 – 25 Active Directors Emeritus:
Gary Quiel
Skip Moore
Bob Shimmin
Teresa M. Young has been a consultant to entrepreneurs since 1986, in both retail and B2B sectors. In 1991, she became President of Sign Biz, Inc., a full-service business development company. Young sits on multiple boards, including as Past Chairwoman of both the International Sign Association (ISA) and California Sign Association. She is an accomplished code writer, web developer and contributor to the Git Repository. Young is also an in-demand speaker, engaging business owners with topical and powerful business insights and strategies in support of best business practices and modern marketing strategies under her MintyWorks and Coffee with T brands. 200 click-and-mortar enterprises were established under the Sign Biz business model with more than $19,000,000 worth of SBA-backed funding for these businesses.