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About Us.

Our History

Founded by Wayne and Lynette Meece in 1991, the original home of Signs First Nashville was in a strip mall in Belle Meade. In 1996, the Meeces hired 16-year-old Tim Elizer for what was supposed to be a summer job. Tim quickly realized he had discovered an industry that allowed him to blend his fascination with technology with his love for art; and, he never left. After years spent learning all facets of the sign business, Tim achieved his goal of becoming the owner of Signs First Nashville. Fast forward to the present; Tim now leads a team of highly experienced project managers, designers, fabricators, and installers.

When asked how he feels about the journey of growing Signs First from a “mom and pop shop” to a business that handles local, national, and even international projects, Tim says, “It’s been wild. It’s been crazy. But, it’s also been fun. That’s what keeps me doing it. We’ve come a long way, but we’ve only just begun. We have an ever-growing group of fantastic people and several new cutting-edge technologies that will allow us to do amazing things in the future. I’m excited to see where we’ll be in 20 years, but I’ve really enjoyed the process of getting to where we are now. I’m very thankful for everything.”

Our Mission

To exceed client expectations by doing things the way they need to be done, not the way they’ve always been done.

Our Vision

We will elevate the industry and our community by exceeding client expectations in pursuit of individual, team and operational excellence.

Our Team

Tim Elizer

Tim Elizer

Chief Cheerleader
(President)

Responsible For: Keeping team morale up while leading Signs First to new heights.

If I made a sign to describe myself, it would say: Passionate about life!

David Bethuy

David Bethuy

Zi Biker Dude
(General Manager)

Responsible For: Operations of the whole shop.

If I made a sign to describe myself, it would say: Bikes.

Jonathan Annis

Jonathan Annis

Jonathan of the house Annis, First of his name, King of the east side and the first of men, the waterer of plants, feeder of hummingbirds, protector of mothers, and lover of husband; The breaker of chains, and father of dogs. 
(Director of Sales)

Responsible For: Managing 1s and 0s

If I made a sign to describe myself, it would say: Heyyy can I pet your dog?

Mike Waggoner

Mike Waggoner

The “You Do This, You Do That” Man
(Production Manager)

Responsible For: Coordinating and delegating specific jobs to the production staff, making sure deadlines are met, and scheduling installations.

If I made a sign to describe myself, it would say: Will Work for Comic Books

Timothy Juday

Timothy Juday

Print Surgeon
(Print Manager)

Responsible For: Making customers’ signs come to life while also creating an atmosphere that inspires a creative, honest, unique, and relationship-focused work environment.

If I made a sign to describe myself, it would say: Married world’s most beautiful woman

Kylie Brown

Kylie Brown

Senior Vibe Manager
(Senior Project Manager)

Responsible For: Aiding and assisting with all of the vibe checking duties.

If I made a sign to describe myself, it would say: Be groovy or leave, man.

Zack Morgan

Zack Morgan

Professional Productioneer & Ingenious Installer
(Project Manager)

Responsible For: Creation and completion of signage, installation of car wraps, and outside installations.

If I made a sign to describe myself, it would say: I like cheese.

Jacob Domingue

Jacob Domingue

Pretty Boi
(CNC Operator)

Responsible For: Keeping the shop on their toes.

If I made a sign to describe myself, it would say: What you see is what you get.

Roz Alderson

Roz Alderson

The King
(Print Associate)

Responsible For: Slinging Prints

If I made a sign to describe myself, it would say:

Jonah Waggoner

Jonah Waggoner

Maxmetal Samurai
(Production Associate)

Responsible For: Sign production and running CNC machines.

If I made a sign to describe myself, it would say: I am an artist

Leslie Smith

Leslie Smith

The “I do this, I do that” Woman
(Production Associate/PrePress)

Responsible For: All around production of signs and prints and file prepping for print.

If I made a sign to describe myself, it would say: Morning forecast: Slightly exhausted with 100% of needing coffee, followed by scattered sarcastic comments through the afternoon.

Hannah Smuda

Hannah Smuda

Hannah Banana
(Office Manager)

Responsible For: Tour Managing the office

If I made a sign to describe myself, it would say: Will work for Rihanna tickets and vacations to Bali.

Erik Lundquist

Erik Lundquist

BIG E
(Lead Installer)

Responsible For: Torpedo level operation and bucket truck shenanigans.

If I made a sign to describe myself, it would say: We don’t need a ladder.

Richard De La Rosa

Richard De La Rosa

The Go-Getter
(Install Associate)

Responsible For: 

If I made a sign to describe myself, it would say: 

Stephanie Williams

Stephanie Williams

Tefi
(Project Manager)

Responsible For: Resident detective- I solve the office mysteries.

If I made a sign to describe myself, it would say: Bring me coffee, and I’ll be nice to you 😉

Chloe Koster

Chloe Koster

Silly Goose
(Production Artist)

Responsible For:  Making mischief and pretty pictures

If I made a sign to describe myself, it would say: I think she might be my long lost sister —> 

Rachel Gordon

Rachel Gordon

The Sugar Glider
(Art Director)

Responsible For: Preparing art for client proofs, layout and design.

If I made a sign to describe myself, it would say: Kitties n’ Beer!

Sara Wood

Sara Wood

Ol’ Reliable
(Install Project Manager)

Responsible For: Wrangling cats

If I made a sign to describe myself, it would say: I’d rather be hiking.

Will Steele

Will Steele

Squill
(Project Manager)

Responsible For: Consulting a Magic 8 Ball

If I made a sign to describe myself, it would say: You don’t have a choice to grow old, but you do have a choice if you grow up.

Kat Weaver

Kat Weaver

Squeegee Runner
(Vinyl Installer)

Responsible For:  Playing with Stickers

If I made a sign to describe myself, it would say: Life is a Highway

CeeJay Bruns

CeeJay Bruns

my name is a nickname
(Production Associate)

Responsible For: Laying giant stickers

If I made a sign to describe myself, it would say: Nerdy, weird, and my OCD wants things done.

Let Our Team Work For You.