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Allegra Network Leadership Changes

Signs Now parent company promotes former president

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13 years ago

August 26, 2011

Robin Donovan Signs of the Times August 2011 Issue

Allegra Network LLC (Plymouth, MI), the parent company of the Signs Now franchises, has announced the retirement of Chairman Bill McIntyre, who led company for 24 years. Carl Gerhardt, former president and CEO, will assume the duties of chairman. Gerhardt began his career with Allegra as a franchise owner. Former Chief Strategy Officer Mark Marcantonio was also promoted to president and CEO; he has been with the company since 2000, when he joined it as an investor.

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