ISA Announces 2026 Steering Committees

The International Sign Association (ISA; Alexandria, VA) has announced three steering committees for 2026 to help its board of directors, according to a press release.

Representing the main categories of ISA membership, the steering committees ensure ISA’s board and staff have access to a breadth of experiences and expertise in the diverse sign and graphics industry. They provide input and share insights from their respective sector of membership.

“The steering committees are among some of ISA’s most committed volunteers,” Lori Anderson, ISA president and CEO, is quoted in the release. “The ISA board calls on them to expand their understanding of current issues facing sign and graphics companies of all sizes and locations. Their perspectives are invaluable in helping ISA and the board make decisions to help our industry grow.”

The three steering committees for 2026 are as follows:

Local Sign & Graphics Steering Committee

• Amanda Lauridsen, chair, Precise Sign (Phoenix)
• Stacey Gagne, vice chair, Signex Manufacturing Inc. (Steinbach, MB, Canada)
• Alexandra Lund, the Sticker Lady (Bismarck, ND)
• Peter Michelini, Sign Designs Inc. (Modesto, CA)
• Annie Nabors, Mid-South Sign Association (Memphis, TN)
• Michelle Pedley, Sign Engineering (San Juan, PR)
• Jody Powell, Liberty Signs (Georgetown, TX)
• Matthew “Boston” Sherrier, Vulcan Utility Signs (Foley, AL)

National Sign & Graphics Steering Committee

• Betsy Ewart, Pattison ID (Knoxville, TN)
• Bob Chapa III, National Branding (Troy, MI)
• Garrett Gibson, Ramsay Signs / Heath Northwest (Portland, OR)
• Rob Karpick, American Interstate Signcrafters (Boynton Beach, FL)
• Kevin Nickell, Dualite Sales & Service Inc. (Williamsburg, OH)
• Steve Watts, Image National Signs (Nampa, ID)
• Stephanie Poyant Moran, Poyant (New Bedford, MA)

Suppliers & Distributors Steering Committee

• John Burkemper, chair, Grimco (Sunset Hills, MO)
• Greg Breyfogle, Daktronics (Brookings, SD)
• Cody Chambers, Signlights at Havells Lighting (North Wales, PA)
• Ellen Dyar, Yorston & Associates (Middletown, DE)
• Chris Goundry, SIGNUM (Bradford, UK)
• Lucy Pereira, vice chair, APCO Signs (Atlanta)
• Nick Wilson, Montroy Supply (Signal Hill, CA)

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