Who We Are
Joel
In 1984, as the result of a sleepless night brought on by the onslaught of ideas pulsing through my head, I sprang from my bed, grabbed the nearest writing
instrument and proceeded to write down the following words:
"IT'S SUCH CREATIVE RAGE"
Flash forward 12 years and many hours of education, graphic design and sign experience later, having found myself and a co-worker out of a job, we formed Turning Point
Signs & Design (pun intended). For the next six years Turning Point Signs & Design would forge ahead creating signs and designs for both local and regional clients.
In 2002, Creative Rage Inc. was formed and serves not only as the corporate name, but guiding force and vision of Turning Point. I look forward to working with
you on a personal level with your next design or signage project.
See some of Joel's signature art!
Jim
Jim has been with Turning Point Signs & Design for over 10 years. He has a background in fine art and illustration. As far back as grade school Jim and Joel have traveled in the same circles and shared in many creative projects throughout the years. In 1998 Jim was brought in to work full time at Turning Point Signs & Design in a position that eventually led him to become the company's Production Manager. With a keen eye for detail, Jim has also emerged as the primary proof reader in the graphics department. Adding to our hand-carved, and sandblasted sign offerings, with the 2007 acquisition of a CNC router, Jim headed up the production department in expanding our growth into more automated dimensional signs. Always trying to expand our potential, many of Jim's "experiments" can be seen around the shop. Check out some of his personal art on his Creative Rage page.
Melissa
Melissa has been a part of the Turning Point Signs & Design team for nearly 5 years now. She has an enduring gravitation towards design of all types. After graduating from high school with majors in Art and Home Economics, she began taking college classes in Graphic Design, with the intent of transfering into Interior Design. Melissa gained much business experience through helping to manage a family owned restaurant but it became very clear, that even though she was enjoying and learning from the business, she was definitely missing out on something that had been very significant to her for most all of her life. (Uncle) Joel, knowing Melissa since...well , since she was born...knew that she had a knack for design. After closing the family business, and with a little encouragement, she was welcomed to the team at Turning Point where she quickly began using her skills in the field of design. Still watching, inspiring, and learning from her colleagues, Melissa dedicates herself mostly to design, layout and running the print department. Melissa also makes use of her past business skills and handles many aspects of customer contact. She does however thoroughly enjoy "jumping in" on all the many services that Turning Point has to offer. Her creativeness and "eye for design" inspires her to continue to learn all aspects of the business. Melissa is currently studying web development/design in her time away as well as within the shop.
Frank
Frank has been in the sign business for over 35 years. Now, semi-retired, he can officially be affectionately called "Old Timer". Part of our team here at Turning Point Signs & Design for almost 4 years, Frank comes from the days of hand-painted signs. His skills and willingness to teach (and learn) make Frank an invaluable resource for our company. Throughout his career Frank has maintained a loyal following of devoted clients and he has added a masterful handling of vinyl lettering to his arsenal of tools. His knowledge in the field and experience with installs help guide the priciples of our business. Still showing up with his "paint-kit" in hand, Frank enjoys the rare opportunity to "whip out the brushes". Frank has successfully transitioned from a lost art to a user of tools who can benefit from the experience few others have had of a hand produced letterform. These skills along with being "one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet" gives Frank the welcome to stay at Turning Point Signs & Design for as long as he wants.
Sam
Meet Sam...if you haven't already. Sam has been our shop cat since 2003. He was found as a stray and adopted by one of our employees. We think Sam leads alternate lives, but he always returns to Turning Point Signs & Design.
Oakley
You'll find Oakley hanging around the shop every now and again...sleeping, playing or greeting customers.
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