- Central Orlando FL
- About Us
- Meet Our Team
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Renee Friedman
Owner / CEO Read BioRenee Friedman
Owner / CEORenee graduated from The University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Commerce and Administration. 2020 marks Renee’s 33rd year with FASTSIGNS!
Over the years, Renee has been named Orlando Business Journal Women Who Mean Business, Business Owner of the Year, Jewish Federation Mensch of the Month, Best Buddies Community Champion, and Central Florida Women's Resource Center Summit Award winner for community service. She is a charter member of the Business As Usual Networking Group in Orlando. She is very passionate about helping customers with signage and printing solutions, providing the best products and services, developing a happy and productive team and giving back to the community. She loves spending time with her daughter, Haley, family, and friends. Renee enjoys scuba diving, cycling, golfing and relaxing at the beach. “Roll Tide Ya’ll!”
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Richard Goldstein
COO/Owner Read BioRichard Goldstein
COO/Ownerrichard.goldstein@fastsigns.com
Richard has lived in the Orlando area since 1985, and earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Central Florida. He has extensive experience in management and logistics in the concrete industry. As Vice President of Operations, he oversees projects and is often on sight for many installations. He is passionate about excellent quality and customer service. He enjoys spending time with family and friends and is an avid fan of Alabama football, the New York Yankees, and Orlando City Soccer.
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Kris Lepicier
Director of Operations Read BioKris Lepicier
Director of OperationsKris began his career with FASTSIGNS in October 2001 and has worked in production, graphics, sales, installation and is now the Graphics and Production Manager. He exemplifies the whatever it takes attitude for his customers and FASTSIGNS! Kris was born in Massachusetts and grew up in Orlando, FL. He enjoys watching and playing sports, camping, fishing, and riding his dirt bike.
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Kayla Bratager
Director of Business Services Read BioKayla Bratager
Director of Business ServicesKayla graduated from UCF with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing and has been with FASTSIGNS since December 2016. She is excellent at running the Social Media and Marketing Campaigns, keeping organized and growing our systems from HR to Administration, she does it all. Kayla enjoys paddleboarding, travelling, reading, working out and the beach.
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Brian Bodnarik
Senior Project Manager Read BioBrian Bodnarik
Senior Project ManagerBrian is a UCF graduate from the Rosen College of Hospitality Management and has been with FASTSIGNS since July 2014. He provides top notch customer service and solutions! Brian enjoys spending time with his wife, Connie and daughters. He also enjoys cooking, listening to podcasts and playing video games.
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Josh Levine
Senior Account Manager Read BioJosh Levine
Senior Account ManagerJosh studied graphic design and communication at The High School of Art and Design in NYC and SUNY Buffalo. As a professional artist, he has exhibited at City Arts Factory Orlando and other venues. After a long career in sales and marketing in the travel industry, he joined FASTSIGNS in June 2016. Josh is very thorough and dependable! In his spare time, he likes to watch sports, draw, and listen to music.
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Debbie Hanson
Account Manager Read BioDebbie Hanson
Account ManagerDebbie was the first employee of Fastsigns when the original store opened in 1985.
She spent 20 years at that location and then the next 17 at four different Fastsigns
in the Dallas area. Debbie has done it all, from helping customers with sign and
graphic solutions to designing the signs and making them. She has dedicated
her whole life to Fastsigns and their customers. Debbie joined the Fastsigns Orlando
team in May 2022 and is excited to help you with any of your sign needs. -
Desirae Brown
Graphic Design Specialist Read BioDesirae Brown
Graphic Design SpecialistDesirae was born and raised in Newport News, VA. Art has always been a part of her life because of her grandfather's influence, which motivated her to earn a bachelor's in Fine Arts and Graphic Design from Norfolk State University. Desirae moved to Orlando and earned her second bachelor’s degree in Web Design and Development from Full Sail University. She joined the FASTSIGNS Orlando Central team in March 2020, bringing years of experience to the team. Desirae's dream and objective is to help others and create positivity in individual lives and society through art and technology. In her free time, Desirae enjoys creating art, cooking & baking, reading nearly any book she can get her hands, binge-watching TV shows & movies, and enjoying the Florida heat when she can. -
Edwin Soto
Virtual Graphic Design Specialist Read BioEdwin Soto
Virtual Graphic Design SpecialistEdwin’s passion for art has grown since childhood. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Graphic Arts and Photography from the University School of Graphic Arts, Atlantic University, Guaynabo, PR, in 2014. Edwin worked as a graphic designer and installer for sign companies in Puerto Rico and Connecticut before joining FASTSIGNS in November 2018. He enjoys furthering his creativity and spending time with his wife and his children. -
Noah Smith
Graphic Design/Production Specialist Hybrid Read BioNoah Smith
Graphic Design/Production Specialist HybridNoah was raised in Merritt Island Florida, home of the Kennedy Space Center. He grew up loving both science and art and pursued graphic design as a combination of both. After receiving a degree in 2014, Noah entered the signmaking trade and focused on prepress design and printer operation. Since then he's honed his skills and his eye for detail and loves making his clients dreams become reality. He joined the FASTSIGNS Orlando Central team in March 2021 and has been a wonderful addition to the team! -
Darrell King
Installation Manager Read BioDarrell King
Installation ManagerDarrell King was born and raised in Augusta, Georgia before relocating to Central Florida. An outstanding athlete, he played for the UCF Knights football team while also earning an AA on top of a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and an additional Bachelor in Legal Studies. Darrell is no stranger to success. With over 20 years of installation experience, he is truly an expert in his field. Off the clock, Darrell enjoys spending time with his wife and their two children. If he isn’t with them, you can find him out playing softball or on the golf course. -
Amanda Baker
Account Manager Read BioAmanda Baker
Account ManagerAmanda graduated from the University of Central Florida in 2014 with a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, with a focus in Psychology and Human Communication as well as a minor in Hospitality. She gained experience with small-format printing before transitioning her skill to large-format printing here at FASTSIGNS Orlando Central where she has carved out a place for herself on our sales team. In her free time, Amanda finds joy in reading, crafting and spending time with her dog, Bane. -
Albert Sidaui
Outside Sales Professional Read BioAlbert Sidaui
Outside Sales ProfessionalAlbert was born and raised in Orlando, FL, and earned a Bachelor in Business Administration from Southeastern University in Lakeland, FL. Albert has been in the sign industry since 2017 & started in the installation and production department. In 2020 he slowly transitioned to dealing more directly with the customers in sales. He spends his free time with his wife, 4 kids, and dog. Some of the activities he enjoys are football, mountain biking, trail hiking, and traveling. -
Edward Taylor
Graphic Designer / Production Specialist Read BioEdward Taylor
Graphic Designer / Production SpecialistEdward Taylor was born and raised in Delray Beach, Florida before relocating to Orlando, Florida in 2014.The love of Art came at a very early age, when he would watch his older brother sketch when they were children and as a result of that, Art and being Creative, followed him throughout his entire life; which then lead him to further his education in Art after high school, where he attended The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale and received his Bachelors of Science Degree in Graphic Design. No stranger to success, he joins our team with 15+ plus years of Graphic Design and Creative experience and 8 years of experience within the FASTSIGNS Franchise, which shows just how passionate he truly is in his field and this industry. In his leisure time, he continues his love of Art by designing for people in the event industry, binge-watching tv shows/movies, working out, cooking and making people laugh.
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