FASTSIGNS Names New Corporate President

FASTSIGNS (Carrollton, TX) has announced today the appointment of Jim Howe, former president of Fastsigns’ fellow Propelled Brands’ company NerdsToGo, as president of Fastsigns, effective immediately, according to a press release.

“Jim is the perfect fit to lead Fastsigns, bringing his strategic vision and deep expertise in franchising to drive the brand’s objectives and large-scale initiatives forward,” Catherine Monson, CEO of Propelled Brands, is quoted in the press release. “I’ve witnessed Jim’s positive impact firsthand across the Propelled Brands network for over a decade, and I’m honored to appoint him to this role.”

Howe brings more than 30 years of franchising experience to his new role, including 11 years as vice president, leading operations and franchise support at Fastsigns. Most recently, he served as president of NerdsToGo, the managed IT services brand for small businesses under the Propelled Brands umbrella. During his tenure, Howe demonstrated exceptional brand stewardship, leading NerdsToGo’s transformation into a Managed Service Provider (MSP), positioning him for success in his new role as Fastsigns president — per the press release.

“It’s an incredible honor to return to FASTSIGNS as president,” Howe is quoted in the release. “Having been part of the brand’s journey for over a decade, I’m eager to build on its legacy of innovation and drive continued growth by empowering our franchisees and strengthening our network.”

As president of FASTSIGNS, Howe will be responsible for increasing franchisee profitability through effective leadership, innovation, new revenue streams,and operational efficiencies, as well as driving growth in the number of franchise locations. He will focus on franchisee/franchisor collaboration, sharing best practices, optimizing processes, increasing franchisee profitability and satisfaction, as well as deepening customer relationships to bring the brand promise to life.

For more information, visit fastsigns.com.