MEET OUR STAFF
World Wide Sign Systems, Inc. has production facilities in Northeastern Wisconsin, Carson City, NV and Atlanta, GA. This allows World Wide increased opportunity to support their clients on a national level and allows our clients to work with one supplier to meet all of their outsourcing needs.
Rick Durante
CEO
(800) 874-3334
rdurante@wwsign.com
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Rick Durante has been involved in the Sign Industry since 1980. In 1986 Rick purchased Tischler Plastics and incorporated it as World Wide Sign Systems. “Prior to purchasing our company, I owned a sign company and previously worked as a sign salesman, so I am well aware of what it takes to make a sale. That’s why we work hard to help you make the sale. With the addition of the Channel Letter Factory, our Carson City NV factory, and now our facility in Atlanta Ga., we have added substantial capacity to produce your jobs on time and on budget throughout the United States.”
Mike Lawrenz
President
(800) 874-3334
mlawrenz@wwsign.com
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Mike has been involved in the Sign Industry since 1978. He has been an asset to World Wide Signs because of his knowledge and many years of experience working with electrical signs. He works diligently to keep all four locations running smoothly to ensure the best quality product and service is provided to you and your customers.
Rob Woitula
Operations Manager
(800) 874-3334 Ext. 1225
rwoitula@wwsign.com
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Rob began his sign career in the early 1980s and over that time he has gained necessary knowledge to ensure each project is completed with the highest standards.
Rob works closely with senior leadership to provide strategic leadership for company management in order to carry out long range goals strategic plans and policies.
Patti Weisnicht
Office Manager
(800) 874-3334 Ext. 1209
pweisnicht@wwsign.com
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Patti has been in the Sign Industry since 1984.
“I’ve held various positions in the front office advancing to my current position as Office Manager.”
“I believe the customer should always come first, and we are to treat them as we want to be treated.”
“I always enjoy getting to know our customers on a personal level which helps develop a great working relationship with them.”
John Fassbender
Production Manager
(800) 874-3334 Ext. 1214
jfassbender@wwsign.com
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John joined Worldwide Sign in 2022 after spending 7 years in Production management at a nearby national sign company. While there he learned about the many different methods of sign building ranging from channel letters to architectural structures for large buildings. He has incorporated many new methods to the industry that are used today.
John has a total of 25 plus years in the Supervisory/Management role and looks forward to the challenges that come up day to day.
“My greatest satisfaction is watching the business grow and seeing employees take pride in their work” Something that we see at World Wide Sign Systems.
Erica Heyrman
Purchasing Manager
(800) 874-3334 Ext. 1255
eheyrman@wwsign.com
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Erica Heyrman is the Manager of Purchasing with World Wide Sign Systems, INC. She oversees all purchasing for all 4 locations and makes sure we are getting the best pricing to keep costs down for our customers.
She started out with World Wide Signs in 2014, new to the sign industry, in the purchasing department as the assistant. She has worked her way up to the management position in 2023 and takes great pride in having excellent relationships with our current vendors and ensuring all the material needed to build your sign gets here in a timely fashion with the best possible pricing. She also oversees inventory control and works hard at keeping everything as organized as possible with the help of her amazing team
Sheila Wolff
Shipping Coordinator
(800) 874-3334 Ext. 1202
swolff@wwsign.com
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Sheila has been involved in the Sign Industry since 1997, all with WWSS. I focus my time in logistics working to make sure your product is shipped on time every time. I also work with the Sales Department providing shipping estimates/quotes so you can plan for those costs in your project. Sheila searches all Carrier Lines to provide you the most economical cost and gets the product to your door in a timely manner.
“I enjoy the daily challenges of the business, and will do my best to take care of all your shipping needs. If you ever have questions just give me a call.”
Jennifer Miller
Human Resources
(800) 874-3334 Ext. 1222
jmiller@wwsign.com
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Jennifer joined Worldwide Sign in March 2026 as the HR Manager.
Jennifer has 20+ years of manufacturing experience which 9 of them have been in Human Resource.
“I have a true passion to help and make a better work environment for all and always enjoy getting to know the needs of the employee and customers”
David Turner
Production Manager
(800) 874-3334 Ext. 1502
dturner@wwsign.com
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Jeanette has been involved in the Sign Industry since 1988, and has held various positions within the sign industry; from technical support to the selling of complete sign packages.
“I believe that GREAT Customer Service is a major part of a successful business. The customer is the one who signs our paychecks.”
Todd Mason
Production Manager
(800) 874-3334 Ext. 1304
tmason@wwsign.com
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I began in the sign business in 1990 as an apprentice fabricator, working up to building custom fabrication of large casino signage. During that time I also worked in the other depts to learn the various aspects of sign building. After a stint in upper management outside the industry I just recently came back to sign fabrication with WWSS as Production Manager for the Carson City Facility.
Denis Kraning
Production Manager
(800) 874-3334 Ext. 1401
dkraning@wwsign.com
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Denis has been involved in the Sign Industry since 1993. “I’ve been the Shawano Production Manager since 2005. I started out on the production floor fabricating many different styles of letters and installing neon and LEDS. This experience has helped me better understand what the customer is looking for, and allowing us to provide a high quality product to you.”
Sales STAFF
NATIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGERS
Steve Heyd
(800) 874-3334 Ext. 1302
sheyd@wwsign.com
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Steve has been involved in the Sign Industry since 1995, joining WWSS in 2011.
“I would like for you to view WWSS as an extension of your shop floor and manufacturing capabilities. Please call or email me your signage requirements and I’ll provide you with a competitive quotation.”
Kevin Herman
(800) 874-3334 Ext. 1257
kherman@wwsign.com
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“I have been involved in the Sign Industry for over 25 years starting in the fabrication and installation side of the business. I moved into sales over 17 years ago and found it to be my true passion. I enjoy helping our customers meet their outsourcing needs through collaboration on design, manufacturing and product development.”
“I look forward to growing our partnership and welcome an opportunity to assist you with your outsourcing needs.”
Thank you,
Jeremy Leitzke
(800) 874-3334 Ext. 1212
jleitzke@wwsign.com
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Jeremy has been involved in the Sign Industry since 1998.
“I started my sign career in the fabrication of cabinets and channel letters. I continued to expand into forming pan faces and vinyl applications. I joined the sales team in 2002 using my experiences on the floor to help our customers expand their product lines, understand the manufacturing processes and to help make their customers vision a reality! Please feel free to give me a call and let’s see what World Wide Signs can do for you!”
SALES REPRESENTATIVES
Dan Krone
(800) 874-3334 Ext. 1219
dkrone@wwsign.com
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Dan has been a part of the World Wide Sign team since 2007. His experience and knowledge allows him to work with his customers to assist them with their signage needs.
Stephanie Mikle
(800) 874-3334 Ext. 1238
smikle@wwsign.com
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Stephanie has been involved in the Sign Industry since 2015, but uses her experience in customer service to help meet the needs of the customer. Give her a call with your next sign project.
In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, going camping and doing outdoor activities.
Your Wholesale Sign Partner Since 1958
Your Trusted Wholesale Sign Manufacturing Partner Since 1958
World Wide Sign Systems partners with sign companies across the United States to provide dependable, high-quality wholesale sign manufacturing that helps you grow your business. For more than six decades, sign shops of all sizes have trusted our team to produce precision-built signs and fabricated cabinets that meet demanding specifications while maintaining the craftsmanship and reliability your customers expect.
We understand the challenges sign companies face when balancing production capacity, deadlines, and complex installations. That’s why we operate as an extension of your team—delivering consistent quality, responsive service, and manufacturing expertise that allows you to confidently take on larger projects and expand your capabilities without increasing overhead.
Our four strategically located manufacturing facilities enable us to efficiently produce and ship projects nationwide. Through our convenient blind ship program, your signs are delivered directly to the job site under your company’s name, helping you maintain your brand identity and customer relationships while we handle the manufacturing.
From single-location builds to large multi-site national rollouts, our experienced team works closely with sign companies to plan, produce, and deliver projects on schedule. When you partner with World Wide Sign Systems, you gain a reliable wholesale manufacturing partner committed to helping your sign business succeed, scale, and win more projects across the United States.
Four USA Locations • Since 1958
Nationwide Wholesale Sign Manufacturing Services
WHOLESALE SIGN PRODUCTS
Extruded Cabinets
Extruded cabinet signs are often the most economical sign type used for outdoor business signage. Cabinet signs can come in a variety of shapes and sizes to coordinate with the business image.
Digital Graphics
Our experienced digital printer operators ensure color consistency & image uniformity. Full color graphics are available for banners, flexible faces, vinyl logo’s for formed faces, and much more!
Architectural Signs
World Wide Signs manufacturers custom made architectural signs that will get your business noticed. Fabricated odd-shaped cabinets and pole covers (round, round ends, cut corners, oval, radius corners).
Fabricated Cabinets
Fabricated Cabinet Signs are also known as Box Signs. Each sign cabinet is manufactured to last; including the use of CNC manufacturing, strong frames, rust-proof metal, high-end automotive paint, and high-impact plastics or strong flexible-face materials.
Formed Face
Our formed face signs are custom made to your specifications. Through our time tested process, we mold plastic over designs that you approve.
Channel Letters
Channel Letters and Channel Lettering are very popular for lighted business signs. These signs can be used indoor or out as they are durable and weather resistant.
Custom Signs
World Wide Signs manufacturers custom signs that will get your business noticed. Whether your sign is round, square or a unique shape we can help.
Flex Faces / Cabinets
World Wide Sign Systems offers Backlit Flex Face prints using translucent flexible vinyl, digital prints and direct printing to the substrate.