Boardman FASTSIGNS location acquired by Burgan, Babbaro

According to a news release, the FASTSIGNS location in Boardman has been acquired by Patrick Burgan and Frank Babbaro, owners of PRF Signworks, LTD.

Pictured above in the bottom row is Burgan, left, and Babbaro, right. In the top row, pictured from left to right, is Carlie Helbeck, Jim Mentzer, Lori Bowser, Patti Sabo and Jen Johnson.

The FASTSIGNS store, located at 7340 Market Street, Boardman, will retain all of the staff currently working at the business, including Operations Coordinator Carlie Helbeck.

"If anyone has ever ordered anything at all from FASTSIGNS, you've definitely worked with Carlie," said Burgan.

He continued," I made this investment knowing that there is a great team in place that is also passionate about what they do and will help us as we plan to grow. From the front desk to design, outside sales, production and installation, each of the team members have been a part of FASTSIGNS-Boardman since opening under Jay Summer in the late 1990s."

According to the release, FASTSIGNS opened in late 1999 to serve Valley customers with custom banners, signs, exhibits, displays, exterior signage and more.

FASTSIGNS also offers graphic design, project management, content creation and installation for all industries, according to the release.

"I bought FASTSIGNS because I wanted to flex my creativity. I've been drawn to marketing and design from a young age," said Burgan. 

He continued," Coming from the real estate industry, I have seen firsthand the impact a sign can make selling a home and the impact it can have on a business."

Together, Burgan and Babbaro's portfolio of businesses include: 

• Burgan Real Estate
• Market Title Agency
• Offerwell
• Tre Fratelli Trucking
• Allegiant Health Care

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