19 Millennium - Twenty-third Edition ARCHITECTURE, CONSTRUCTION, DESIGN AND REAL ESTATE Fresh out of college, his work ethic was profoundly impacted by the firm’s leaders, who provided foundational training in both signage design and client relations. In addition to his profession, Mr. Forbes has a long history of community involvement. A former Eagle Scout, he now supports his sons’ Cub Scout and Boy Scout troops. He also donates to various veterans’ organizations and has participated in fundraising initiatives for the American Cancer Society by kayaking from Miami to Key West. One year, his efforts raised approximately $25,000 for the nonprofit. Mr. Forbes is drawn to causes where donations create tangible impact. He and his sons are active volunteers at Jacksonville’s Hunger Fight, packing meals for families at Thanksgiving and distributing books to children who need them. leadership role within the company. Because of the ongoing challenge of attracting and retaining skilled talent in the signage industry, Mr. Forbes aims to provide comprehensive guidance to emerging professionals. This includes instruction on applicable laws and regulations, design principles, municipal code requirements and effective client communication. He seeks to ensure continuity, quality and long-term success for the organization through daily mentorship and hands-on leadership. Mr. Forbes can start a conversation with anyone, anywhere – a trait he inherited from his late father. He enjoys observing, meeting and talking to new people, which has helped him build strong client relationships. These personal connections often turn into lasting loyalty, with customers returning to the company years later, even if they have moved to a new company or need services for another office. Sustaining both trust and business over time has been key to his success and longevity in his industry. Mr. Forbes’ warm and congenial personality also served him well in his previous role at a wedding album production company. As a project manager, his responsibilities included coordinating photographers and supporting album production. He found the experience enjoyable, collaborating with photographers across the country to create wedding albums, manage their work, and assess their needs for albums or photography images. Prior to this, Mr. Forbes began his career at Law’s Architectural Signs. Over eight years, he advanced through positions in production, information technology and graphic design to become a project manager and sales manager. In these roles, he was responsible for client acquisition, needs assessment, product design, budget management and project execution.
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