About Us

Hospitality Signs

Architectural Signs

Visual Décor

Your environment is a statement about you. We exist to elevate your branded environment.

At Identity Group,

we’ve been creating and manufacturing interior signs for over 67 years. Founded in the 1950s, we spent decades perfecting our process and forming partnerships with some of the biggest brands in the industry; cementing ourselves as the largest interior sign manufacturer in the United States. Today we have more than 200,000 square feet of manufacturing space spanning across the nation, including our original space in Cookeville, TN, and additional campuses in Brunswick, ME, and Wichita, KS. Our unique approach to sign creation makes us an invaluable partner for some of the most iconic brands, such as Marriott Bonvoy, Amazon, and the NFL. In an industry that’s rapidly evolving, our team is committed to creating innovative and timeless solutions for our clients. Let’s build something great together.

25
yrs
of Experience
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+ million
Signs Sold
How It’s Made

The Identity Group Process

IdG Step Box
1

Ideation

We can help you dream the next big thing, or bring your crafted vision to life.
2

Scope

Our attention to detail ensures we set a roadmap from beginning to end.
3

Wayfinding

Building from steps 1 & 2 this is where we map out the sign specific details, for every single sign.
4

Creation

Our production team takes over and makes the hard work reality, creating the physical product.
5

Delivery &
Installation

We ensure you have everything you need to bring your property to life!
 

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MEET OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM

Bob Tate: Chief Financial Officer for Manufacturer of ADA Building Signage.

Bob Tate

President
Bob Tate was named President of Identity Group in October 2024. Prior to that, he was Identity Group’s Chief Financial Officer and oversaw all aspects of...
Continue Reading our financial and business system activities since April 2018 when he joined the Company. Previously Bob served as the CFO for Orchid Orthopedic Solutions. He also held CFO and key financial positions at IMDS, Flextronics, and Avail Medical Products.

Bob earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance from Texas Christian University as well as a Masters of International Business, International Finance from the University of South Carolina-Columbia.

Bryan Hara

Chief Revenue Officer
Bryan Hara was named Chief Revenue Officer of Identity Group in December 2019. He is responsible for expanding...
Continue Reading new and existing revenue channels by leading a team of seasoned sales professionals.

Prior to joining Identity Group, Bryan served as the VP of Client Engagement for Schawk Inc. During his 19-year tenure with this company, he held positions as the Director of Client Engagement - Asia Pacific, VP of International Business, and more. Bryan started his career in corporate real estate sales in Beijing, China.

Bryan earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in marketing from the University of Iowa's Tippie College of Business with a minor in Asian languages. He is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and earned a certificate from Beijing Language and Cultural University in Chinese language.
Lee Brantley: Chief People Officer for Manufacturer of ADA Building Signage.

Lee Brantley

Chief People Officer
Lee Brantley is the Chief People Officer for Identity Group and is responsible for all HR policies and procedures,...
Continue Reading including internal communications, maintaining a positive workplace culture, recruitment, talent management, risk mitigation, and employee development/benefits.

From 2010 to June 2019, Lee has held a variety of positions within Identity Group. He started his career here as the Director of HR and was promoted to Executive VP of HR and then Chief Human Resources officer before settling into his current role in June of 2019.

Lee has worked in the Human Resources field for over 30 years and holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Tennessee Technical College.

Josh Wolfgram

Head of Operations, Décor Signage Division
Josh Wolfgram is the Head of the Décor Signage Division and is responsible for all operational aspects of Visual Décor signs,...
Continue Reading a segment of our business focused on retail and corporate environments.

Based in Brunswick, ME, Josh has been part of Identity Group since 2002. He has held positions in procurement, planning, and operations management. He has played a primary role in Identity Group growth initiatives and technology investments during his tenure.

Josh holds a BS Degree in Graphic Communications from Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business at Clemson University.

Angie Harris Oakley

Head of IT Solutions & FP&A
Angie joined Identity Group in 2010 as a Cost Accountant and has since held several positions...
Continue Reading within the Finance Department. In 2020, she was promoted to Senior Director of IT Solutions and Financial Planning & Analysis. She oversees a team of seasoned IT and IS professionals and is responsible for Data Integrity and Financial Planning and Analysis for Identity Group.

Previously, Angie held various manufacturing accounting positions at Nielsen Bainbridge LLC, Mueller Industries, Eaton Corporation, and ArvinMeritor.

Angie holds a BS Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from Tennessee Technological University.

Karly Gordon

Sr. Director of Preproduction & Customer Experience
Karly Gordon, based in Wichita, Kansas, serves as our Senior Director of Preproduction and...
Continue Reading Customer Experience. Her journey with Identity Group began in 2019, she has ascended the ranks, having previously held roles as Sr. Project Manager and Director of Project Management. Karly's career in the signage and building products industries has equipped her with a wealth of knowledge spanning graphic design, production, technical support, project management, and sales. Her diverse background has made her an asset to our team, ensuring a comprehensive approach to our Architectural Signage Division's pre-production operational aspects. Her educational background includes a Technical Certificate in Graphic Design and an Associate of Science degree from Butler Community College. She is also currently pursuing a Certificate in Leadership from Wichita State University. Among her accolades, Karly proudly received the President’s “E” Award for Exports in 2016, recognizing her and her teams' contributions to year-after-year growth in exports during her tenure as the International Sales Manager for Balco, Inc.
Letter from CEO

A LETTER FROM OUR CEO

For over 65 years, Identity Group has been the market leader in producing custom and standard ADA Signs, Visual Décor, Hospitality and Architectural Signage. It is a really exciting company to be partnering with and working for!

We have always believed that in order to sustainably drive growth and prosperity for your business, you must...

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