Chief Executive Officer

Catherine was named CEO of FASTSIGNS® in January 2009, bringing with her a strong background in franchising and digital printing. In addition to her previous role as President of PIP Printing, she worked within Sir Speedy and MultiCopy Europe, serving in operations, franchise development, sales, training, and marketing communications. Currently Catherine serves on the board of the International Franchise Association (IFA), the Business Marketing Association and Pi Sigma Epsilon.

Chief Operating Officer, CFE*

With a bachelor's degree from Indiana University, Susan Last has been in the franchising industry since 1984. Prior to joining FASTSIGNS®, she worked for the nation's largest education franchise, gaining extensive experience in franchising, operations, education, curriculum development and training. For the last 12 years, Susan has served FASTSIGNS® in various capacities such as VP of training and Senior VP of franchise services. In her role as COO, Last manages international support responsibilities, franchise relations (both domestic and international) and serves as liaison to the FASTSIGNS® Franchise Advisory Committee (FAC).

Chief Financial Officer and VP of Administration

Mary utilizes her extensive expertise in financial management to serve the FASTSIGNS® network, as well as its corporate offices. She directs the financial, administrative, information management and legal functions of the system. Additionally, she oversees legal efforts in protecting corporate and franchisee interests.
 

Senior Vice President of Marketing

With an extensive business-to-business background, Drue has worked for both advertising agencies and corporations. She has over 25 years of experience as a marketing, advertising and public relations professional in the franchise, restaurant, hospitality and telecommunications industries. As the Senior VP of Marketing, Drue is charged with directing and developing marketing program initiatives for the global FASTSIGNS® system, serving as a liaison for the franchisee advertising councils in various countries, and managing the NAC/marketing department on a day-to-day basis.

Vice President of Information Technology

Dave provides strategic direction on technology initiatives forthe FASTSIGNS® brand and facilitates direct support for the global franchise system. With an extensive background in retail, franchise and business technology, Dave's background has included information technology roles for Men's Warehouse, Inc. AT&T Wireless, YUM International and Accenture Consulting.

 

* Designates an individual as a Certified Franchise Executive, which is awarded by the Institute of Certified Franchise Executives upon completion of program requirements.