Inside ER2: Jason Dillas “Lives and Breathes” Interior Design
Jason Dillas, our Director of National Sales, comes to ER2 Image Group with a strong background in helping design, plan, and execute custom interiors. Growing up with artists in his family (both his Mom and Grandmother), his love for drawing, painting and design has been with him since he can remember. In high school, his […]
Inside ER2: Christina Swift is Our Globe-Hopping Jill of All Trades
Christina Swift joined us as Assistant Office Manager in October of 2017, shortly after graduating from Illinois State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. She hadn’t really thought of large-format graphics as a career opportunity (in fact, the concept was new to her). As luck would have it, she had several friends who […]
Inside ER2: Heather Schwartz is Not Your Typical Number Cruncher
Acting as our Staff Accountant since 2015, Heather Schwartz expertly tracks the growth and performance of ER2 Image Group. With a Bachelor’s degree in Communication from Purdue (Go Boilermakers!) and a Master’s in Education from DePaul University, she shatters the typical “bean counter” accountant stereotype. Heather came to us as a seasoned professional, having spent […]
Inside ER2: Laura Petersen Thrives On Fast-Paced Days And a Positive Attitude
Account Executive Laura Petersen isn’t surprised to find herself employed by ER2. As she puts it, “Where else would a multi-tasking whirl-wind with a Graphic Communication Degree and an Art minor work?” A “Jackie of All Trades” Not that it wasn’t an interesting journey. Laura has a very eclectic work history. She held part-time jobs […]
Inside ER2: Dan Gray’s Wild Ride to Graphic Design
Before he joined us as a Graphic Designer in 2013, Dan had some unusual side jobs. He spent one summer working with his friends doing landscaping. He worked primarily in a graveyard all day mowing the lawn, painting the fences and digging graves. He says It was super weird, but quiet. “And I got an […]
Inside ER2: Tackling the Industry With Matt Blackmar
When Matt Blackmar first signed on with us at ER2 back in 2014, it was clear that he was a talented go-getter with a whole lot of ambition. What we didn’t expect was how quickly he’d advance in his own career and personal goals! Matt started off as a graphic designer, which lead in to […]
Fisherman, Rafter, Architect: Meet Michal Mieczkowski
In the city of Bialystok, Poland, a little boy grew up surrounded by art. One of his earliest memories consisted of watching his father work on artistic projects, many involving graphic design. That little boy was Michal Mieczkowski, and today, he puts his Master’s Degree in Architecture to good use as the Installation Manager at […]
Meet the Team: Gary Schellerer Sr.
Head of the family and head of the company, Gary R. Schellerer started ER2 in 1991 after stopping in a small vinyl shop off Michigan Avenue in Chicago. “I was extremely impressed with the concept and saw a great deal of opportunity in this type of operation,” he said. “It just seemed to fit the […]
Meet the Team: Michal Mieczkowski
Name: Michal M Mieczkowski Job Title: Installation Team Leader Education: Silesian University of Technology (Poland) Master Degree of Architecture Direct Line: 630.538.6527 Email: [email protected] Michal (pronounced ME-HOW) grew up surrounded by art, as he watched his dad work on projects, many related to graphic design. So it’s no wonder that Michal fits in so comfortably at ER2, where he gets […]
Meet the Team: Peter Bussert
Name: Peter Bussert Job Title: Installation Team Leader Education: BA in General Art Studies NIU Graduation 2006 Direct Line: 815-757-6808 Email: [email protected] Peter has always been drawn to fast-paced, collaborative work. Through college he worked in restaurants and eventually started a career in that area, working as a line cook. Eventually, through a connection, he […]
