The members of the FAC serve a two-year term, providing strategic advice and guidance on services and programs that benefit the FASTSIGNS^® network in North America and the United Kingdom. Members can be elected by other FASTSIGNS center owners or appointed by FASTSIGNS International.  The FAC discusses issues that will affect the entire franchise system such as what new products and technology will enhance business for the franchise network as well as how these products will impact the future of the sign and graphics industry.

For 2007-2008, five new representatives were elected to the FAC: Kim Gilpin, Grand Rapids, Mich.; Scott Snoyer, Antioch, Tenn.; Don Marcum, Lexington, Ky.; Dave Skromme, San Mateo, Calif.; and Paul Bentley, Hammersmith, UK.  They will join the returning FAC members, Jerry Goldstein, Overland Park, Kan.; Ann-Marie Hall, Lancaster, Penn.; Jeff Herig, Tallahassee, Fla.; Wade Palmer, Studio City, Calif.; John Ansel, Jacksonville, Fla.; and Jay Summer, Youngstown, Ohio.

“I’m honored to serve other FASTSIGNS owners by serving as a member of the FAC,“ said new appointee, Scott Snoyer of Antioch, Tenn. ”It is always helpful to talk to other owners about situations I encounter, whether it is a marketing challenge or a business problem, and I look forward to helping other centers find solutions and new ways of enhancing their business.”

“The FAC addresses many of the topics that are important to the FASTSIGNS network and are always working towards building a stronger franchise system,” said Susan Last, CFE, senior vice president of franchise services at FASTSIGNS International, Inc. “We are always listening to the needs of our owners and the FAC plays a critical role in helping us integrate new ideas and requests into our everyday services to ensure our centers have the best products and services in the industry. We look forward to the contributions of Kim, Scott, Don, Dave and Paul. These new members join a very strong group that takes its commitment to the FASTSIGNS network seriously.

”FASTSIGNS^® sign and graphics centers use innovation and technology to make the sign buying process simple by offering consulting, design, production, file transfer, delivery, installation for a full range of custom sign and graphic products, including wide format banners and POP, site signs, exhibit graphics, window and vehicle graphics, decals and labels, safety and identification signage and floor graphics for interior and exterior use.