Chris Robillard

Field Manager
chris.robillard@signdesign.com/ext. 238

Chris has 13 years of experience in the sign industry. While at Baker Signs and Countryside Signs, Chris gained extensive experience in graphics pre-press, production, and equipment, as well as sign fabrication, and interior and exterior installations. Outside of work, Chris likes to cook and says the best way to cook a tomahawk steak is with a reverse sear.

What do you love most about Sign Design/Employee Ownership?

What I love most about Sign Design and employee ownership is the people. We’ve got so much combined experience here that you can run into almost any situation and someone will say, “Oh yeah, that happened to me back in ’97 at Blockbuster.”

Being employee-owned is great because everyone actually cares about the outcome. When things go well, we all win. When things go sideways, we all put our heads together and figure it out usually with a healthy amount of sarcasm.

Honestly, the best part is the knowledge. We’ve got people who are experts in everything from design and fabrication to installation and project management. If you can’t find the answer here, it probably hasn’t happened yet… and if it does happen, someone will turn it into a story that gets told for the next 10-20 years.

What made you want to work at Sign Design? What makes you stay?

Sign Design kind of found me I didn’t exactly grow up dreaming about signs. But I stayed because everyone I talked to was willing to help, answer questions, and share their knowledge. It quickly became clear this was a place where you could learn a lot, gain real experience, and grow my career. Plus, once you start noticing signs everywhere, there’s really no going back.

Where have you worked prior to Sign Design?

I worked in construction until the boss found out I wasn’t actually 18. I worked at a trucking company washing trucks and worked my way up to changing tires and servicing trailers and vehicles. I have been the lead sprayer at a powder coating shop. I’ve also worked at four other sign companies. Along the way, I picked up a lot of skills, a few bad habits, and a questionable relationship with caffeine.

What other roles have you had at Sign Design?

At Sign Design, I started as a Field Manager/Installer hybrid. These days I spend more time field managing than installing, but I still enjoy getting out in the field when I have the opportunity.

Describe a hobby or pastime that you have.

My hobbies include cooking (and eating whatever I just spent an hour making), boxing, playing video games, and going to live music shows. I like a good mix of staying active and being lazy.