How It Started
I'm the founder of Purple Star Signs — a full custom sign shop at 32 Union St S in Historic Downtown Concord, North Carolina. I design and produce signs, decals, banners, apparel, and visual branding that help people and businesses stand out.
I started as Purple Star Graphics and rebranded to Purple Star Signs in 2022 as the business grew into something real. I made plenty of wrong turns along the way. My first partner retired. My second partnership fell apart. I had to rebuild everything myself.
About a year and a half ago, I quit drinking — and that decision reset everything. It forced me to focus on my health, my goals, and my purpose. It gave me clarity I didn't know I was missing.
What I Actually Do
I'm a creative and a maker at heart. I specialize in taking rough ideas and turning them into bold, clean, high-contrast designs that read instantly and work in the real world.
I handle everything from design to production, so every piece passes through my hands. I don't run a factory — I approach this like an artist. Every job is custom, every project gets full attention, and I care deeply about how the final result makes people feel.
I'm known for color accuracy, fast turnaround when timelines matter, and for being the kind of person you can actually talk to. That's not an accident — it's a choice I make every day.
What Changed
Getting sober gave me clarity and control I'd never had before. I took full ownership of who I am, what the business is, and where it's going. Since then I've been focused, consistent, and intentional — and that's what pushed everything forward.
That shift led me to create the Downtown Concord Bubble Man character and step into a more community-driven role. Everything I'm building now — from signs to community projects — is about creating something positive and meaningful in the place I call home.