Poblocki Sign Company (Milwaukee), an architectural sign manufacturer with operations in multiple states, has appointed Lee Dawson its new president and CEO.
Dawson succeeds Kevin Madrzykowski, who announced his resignation as president and CEO after serving in those positions for three years.
“He is a hands-on leader who is industry-experienced, people-focused, results-oriented, and passionate about the growth of the company. Please join me in congratulating Lee on his new appointment,” Madrzykowski said in a company announcement.
The under-40 Dawson joined Poblocki Sign Company 11 years ago, beginning as a sales executive and then serving as vice president and COO. As CEO, he will also serve on the company’s board of directors.
“It is a great honor to assume the position of president and CEO of Poblocki Sign Company,” Dawson said in the announcement. “For the last decade, I have diligently sought to understand all aspects of this industry and our company. I am excited about the opportunity to further Poblocki’s legacy as a premier architectural signage partner. We will use our storied 90-year history as a blueprint for the continued execution of exciting signage and branding projects. While doing so, we will treasure the experience and talent that our team possesses and ensure that it is properly instilled in the next generation of signage professionals.”
Dawson graduated in 2009 from North Carolina State University, earning a bachelor’s of science degree in business administration with a concentration in marketing. He’s also presently in the second year of a two-year term on the International Sign Association’s (ISA) Direct National Steering Committee.
Founded in 1932, Poblocki now has four manufacturing facilities in Milwaukee; Boston; Raleigh, NC; and Orlando, FL.