“Having worked at FASTSIGNS® of Upper Saddle River, NJ for more than 8 years, it was an easy decision to transition into an ownership role,” said Galgano. “The FASTSIGNS network of more than 730 locations in the US enables us to form partnerships with other franchisees and provide national support for our clients. The support that we receive from FASTSIGNS International is also unparalleled- they are the best!”
The team at FASTSIGNS® of Upper Saddle River, NJ consists of Angela Lascheid (Outside Sales/Account Executive), Dave Fiorino (Project Manager), Diane Altamuro (Retail Administrator),Sergio Paucar (Creative Director), Kristin McFall (Graphic Designer) Luis Avila (Lead Installer/Production Specialist), Kyle Stormes (Production Specialist), and Fernando Rios (Production Specialist).
After graduating from college in 2011, Galgano immediately started working at FASTSIGNS® of Upper Saddle River, NJ as a Visual Communications Specialist. By 2012, he transitioned into the role of Outside Sales Representative, noticeably increasing the franchise’s annual revenue year-over-year. Seeing a void in the Retail Industry for a customer-centric signage and graphics provider, Galgano and his FASTSIGNS team have successfully spent the past 7 years trying to fill that space. By 2018, company sales tripled since Galgano joined, and he was 1 of 11 Sales Representatives in the country to achieve the national Platinum Sales Award.
“My new role at FASTSIGNS® of Upper Saddle River, NJ will be to create an infrastructure for our growing team that further facilitates the proactive support of this fast-paced evolving industry, while also identifying other verticals that we are best positioned to grow within,” said Galgano. “Signage has become more necessary, taking on a whole new purpose in this current day and age. We want to ensure we are ahead of the curve and are providing the best products and services to our customers.”
FASTSIGNS® of Upper Saddle River, NJ is located at 346 Route 17 North, Saddle River, New Jersey, 07458. The center is situated less than 20 miles from Manhattan, and less than 10 miles from Paramus, New Jersey, which is America’s retailing capital. It boasts more retail sales than any other zip code in the country despite Blue Laws requiring that shopping centers and retailers be closed on Sundays.
Since the pandemic, FASTSIGNS has worked with clients nationwide to provide the proper tools needed as they reopen. Tailored products range from sneeze guards to sanitizing stations, and social distancing graphics to best practices signage. The team is also currently working with local school districts to provide onsite school assessments, and implementing exterior entry signs, floor graphics, restroom signage and more.
“We pride ourselves on customer service and transparency. Our goal is not merely to sell you a sign. Our goal is to build a relationship and act as an extension of your team, solving any and all visual communication challenges,” said Galgano.
FASTSIGNS® of Upper Saddle River, NJ offers a wide range of visual and marketing needs, including but not limited to interior decor, storefront signage, exhibits & displays, and reopening signage solutions currently being used by schools, businesses, and office buildings. The center is currently open from Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday by appointment only.