John Fugitt, Owner of SharpSigns in Springfield, Missouri, has successfully progressed in the sign and advertising business. John started the business in 1996 and was instrumental in its development. SharpSigns has had tremendous success in the retail market; however, recently changed its focus to the wholesale digital printing business which has been experiencing tremendous growth, locally and nationally.

With an eye to the future, John provides the leadership to improve and expand business, by providing the highest quality digital imaging, printing and signage for other sign companies, ad agencies, and printing companies around the country.

In 1996, John led SharpSigns of Springfield as a young businessman all while finishing his high school education at Republic High School as an 18-year-old senior. Under John’s direction, SharpSigns of Springfield was awarded the SharpSigns 1996 “Store of the Year� and “Best Marketing Plan.� The following year his store earned the “President’s Club� award and the “Marketing Award.� SharpSigns of Springfield was honored with the “Marketing Award� for 1998 and 2000, the last year such awards were presented.

John’s involvement in his community is evidenced by his membership in the Springfield, Nixa, Republic, and Ozark Chambers of Commerce. He was an ambassador in the Springfield Chamber of Commerce for a period of one year. As a member of the Nixa Chamber of Commerce, he helped create and develop their ambassador program and was himself an executive ambassador. His leadership roles have made him an outstanding, young businessman with high ethics and morals. John has also been a member of the Business Builders Breakfast Club for 11 years and has been involved with the Springfield Jaycees as well. He was also recently named one of the National Register’s “Who’s Who in Executives and Professionals� for 2004-2005. The National Register recognizes all individuals who have achieved substantial success in their respective fields.

The professional development of John and SharpSigns is established with their expertise being published several times by the Sign Business Magazine, the leading publication for sign companies across the nation.

Currently, John is an active member of Springfield’s Best, an organization that maintains a membership of quality, reputable, locally owned companies and to provide resources and support to increase the recognition of the members and their volume of quality business. He served on the Board of Directors for the 2006-2007 term for the organization. John’s emphasis is marketing plan development, directing the internet phase of business and continually developing SharpSigns as a digital imaging leader in the industry. John’s current focus is not only the retail side of SharpSigns, but continuing to develop and implement the wholesale division of his company.

John’s mission is to promote SharpSigns as the premier provider for wholesale digital printing on a regional and national level.