Our Team
Alexandra Myers
Chief Operating Officer
Hailing from Lawrence, Kansas, Alexandra Myers is a University of Kansas School of Business alumnus. She built a career grounded in financial merchandising, logistics and client service prior to entering the signage and graphics industry in 2016. As the head of operations at GrandMark Signs, Alex brings her passion for managing projects, workflow optimization, and client satisfaction to the team.
Outside of her professional role, Alex is deeply committed to her family, enjoying every moment she can with her husband and three children. She enjoys spending time outside, reading, and hiking/skiing in Colorado.
When it comes to her favorite project, Alexandra is especially proud of the graphics created for “Walkin’ & Rollin’,” an organization that benefits disabled children.
Joe Tindall
Founder
Originally from Fulton, New York, Joe grew up in the Empire State, serving in the Navy prior to completing his MBA at Syracuse University. Joe’s career path included executive marketing leadership roles with Fortune 500 companies as well as co-owning a marketing company. He got into the signage and graphics industry due to his love of the creative side of branding and seeing signage as a key marketing tool. Joe is passionate about his family, scuba diving, working out, and anything having to do with adventure. His favorite sign? “The HOLLYWOOD letters because they’re so iconic.”
Scott Schieve
Operations Manager & CNC Specialist
Although born in St. Mary’s, Ohio, Scott has spent most of his life in the Kansas City area. He’s been in the sign industry since 2015 and has worked with a vast array of technical commercial equipment. Growing up an avid sports player, Scott played baseball for JCCC and was on a semi-pro team after college. These days he still loves sports, but enjoys them most when playing with his two sons. Scott loves spending time with his wife and kids and is also a die-hard Chiefs fan. His favorite sign? “Any that I have produced!”
Jaime Hawkins
Print Production & Graphic Design
A transplant from the east coast, Jaime moved to Kansas City in early 2022. Being a hands-on creator and visual artist with an eye for design, she says this is the perfect combination of the two industries she loves. She also loves playing video games and Dungeons & Dragons with her friends. Her favorite sign? “Probably the sign for “The Chromatic Dragon”, a gaming cafe in which I made so many memories with friends while at SCAD. Curved wrought iron, hefty wood and their awesome 5 headed dragon logo!”
Kim Vaughter
Graphic Design & Print Production
Kim is a painter, illustrator, and graphic designer from Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Since moving to Kansas City in 2019, Kim has immersed herself in a number of local communities, the most prominent being her local roller derby league. If she’s not hip checking her teammates on the track, she is in her studio creating. Her favorite sign? “I love the iconic collection of shop signs in the Dotonbori district in Osaka, Japan, specifically the Ugoku Kyodai Gani (giant moving crab)!”
Scott Langley
Project Coordinator
Osvaldo Cortes
Lead Sign Maker
Originally from Jalisco, Mexico, Osvaldo moved to Long Beach, California with his family when he was 10 years old. Signage runs in his blood as his father is also a sign fabricator and taught him growing up, leading to him eventually working with his dad in the industry. Osvaldo has over 18 years experience working on a wide breath of signage and graphics. He is passionate about soccer and his family, including his wife and two children. His favorite sign? “Guitar Center in New York’s Time Square. I fabricated it, and it’s cool to know thousands of people see it every day.”
Rosie Ralston
Lead Sign Maker
Born and raised in Kansas City, Rosie has over 14 years experience in sign fabrication. Her favorite part about working at Grand Mark Signs is the diversity in her work days of welding, fabricating and finishing. When not at work Rosie enjoys all the joys of being a mom. Her favorite sign? ” I love the KU Crossing letters.”
Julio Pedrueza
Lead Installer
Julio is originally from Chihuahua, Mexico and moved to Kansas in his 20s. He’s been in the sign industry for over 15 years and has installed signs as high as 100 feet off the ground. Julio enjoys spending time with his wife, children, and young grandchildren in his free time. His favorite sign? “Probably The Tension Envelope and Western Auto Signs because they’re iconic to Kansas City and have stood the test of time.”
Jake Beatty
Finishing Specialist
Jake is an experienced sign professional with over 20 years of experience in the painting industry and a decade of expertise in the sign industry. Known for his meticulous attention to detail and dedication to craftsmanship, he has made significant contributions to numerous high-profile projects. Among his standout achievements are his key roles in the creation of the iconic 49ers logo at Levi’s Stadium in San Francisco, and the Missouri Bridge logos in downtown Columbia, MO., both of which our his favorite because they showcase his technical expertise and artistic vision as he had a major part in both.
Nick Romero
Installer / Sign Maker
Born and raised in Lawrence, Kansas, Nick has built a career defined by craftsmanship, reliability, and passion. After graduating from Tulsa Welding School in 2008, Nick spent over a decade honing his expertise in the tool rental and heavy equipment industries, accumulating 11 years of hands-on experience.
Beyond his professional achievements, Nick is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys fishing, wildlife photography, and drumming. His appreciation for hard work and artistry is reflected not just in his hobbies but also in his proudest professional moment — helping install the iconic Boulevard Brewery Sign. For Nick, the sign holds a special place, symbolizing Kansas City’s vibrant skyline and a personal milestone in his career.
Lynn Higginbotham
Fabricator / Installer
Originally from Missouri, Lynn has spent 27 years in the fabrication industry, many of which being specifically the fabrication of signs. When not in the office, Lynn can be found at the gun range practicing his shooting skills or at home making beautiful and functional creations with his 3D printer. His favorite sign? ” Ophelia’s Restaurant located in Independence, Missouri. It is so colorful and full of movement, I notice it every time I pass it. ”