Meet Our Team
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Garrett Ford President & Owner
Garrett, a graduate of Virginia Tech and a CPA, began his career with RSM, formerly McGladrey, in Richmond, Virginia. There, he worked with middle-market companies ranging from $20 million to $1 billion in sales, auditing, reviewing, and drafting financial statements. He later became the firm’s Mid-Atlantic subject matter expert for private company valuation and served as a lead instructor for new associates and senior associates working with private equity firms, hedge funds, and family offices.
Garrett then transitioned into investment banking with the prestigious Richmond boutique firm Mann, Armistead & Epperson. He quickly moved into a Vice President role, co-leading mergers and acquisitions transactions alongside the firm’s named partners. His work focused on middle-market companies with valuations ranging from $50 million to $1 billion.
During his time at Mann, Armistead & Epperson, Garrett gained invaluable experience in business deal structures, negotiations, valuation, due diligence, and working closely with both buyers and sellers toward the common goal of a successful transaction. That experience gave him a deeper understanding of what makes a business valuable, sustainable, and positioned for long-term growth.
After spending much of his career advising, valuing, and working alongside business owners, Garrett decided he wanted to step into an operational role himself. FASTSIGNS Richmond presented a unique opportunity to acquire and grow a long-standing Richmond company with a strong reputation, established customer base, and experienced team.
Garrett and Morgan both reside in Midlothian, Virginia, with their daughter, Blaike, and their two dachshunds, Remi and Rowie.
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Kevin Cohrs General Manager
Kevin leads day-to-day operations across the company, ensuring that every department is aligned and executing at a high level.
From scheduling and production flow to installation coordination, he keeps projects moving and teams accountable.
His focus is simple: deliver consistent, high-quality results—on time, every time. -
Morgan (Droke) Ford Vice President & Owner
After graduating Summa Cum Laude from East Tennessee State University, Morgan attended the Appalachian School of Law and later passed both the Tennessee and Virginia bar exams. Morgan began her legal career with the District Attorney’s office in Kingsport before moving to Virginia and practicing family law with the Law Offices of Cravens & Noll and later the Law Offices of Deanna Cook.
Over time, Morgan realized her strengths and interests extended beyond the traditional practice of law. She left the legal field and founded Southern Y’all Designs, a custom apparel, accessories, and designer wear business focused primarily on women’s fashion and trends. Through her leadership, Southern Y’all Designs grew into a successful online business and was eventually exited. Her experience as both an attorney and entrepreneur gave her a strong foundation in operations, customer experience, brand development, and business ownership.
Morgan and Garrett both reside in Midlothian, Virginia, with their daughter, Blaike, and their two dachshunds, Remi and Rowie.
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Marc Grigg Production Manager
Marc oversees all in-house production, ensuring every sign meets our quality standards before it leaves the shop.
From printing and fabrication to finishing and packaging, he and his team take pride in the details that make a project stand out.
His focus is precision, efficiency, and craftsmanship.
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Josie Smith Sales Manager
Josie leads our sales team with a focus on understanding client needs and delivering solutions that work.
She works closely with both inside and outside sales reps to ensure clear communication, accurate quoting, and a smooth handoff into production.
Her goal is to make every project feel easy for the customer—no surprises, just results. -
Jordan Harris Installation Manager
Jordan leads the field team responsible for bringing each project to life. From site surveys and permitting coordination to final install, he ensures every job is completed safely, professionally, and to spec.
His team’s work is the final step—and one of the most important—in delivering a great finished product.