The Mitchells, the Machines and ER2 Image Group
In the movie The Mitchells vs the Machines, one unsuspecting family is tasked with saving the world when technology decides to take over. As a promotion for the film’s release on Netflix, we helped Blue Revolver take over two gas stations and turn them into interactive experiences straight out of the animated feature. Two PAL […]
Inside ER2: Gary Firak Got Bitten by the Wide-Format Bug
Account Executive Gary Firak didn’t choose the wide-format printing industry; it chose him. After earning an Integrated Marketing Communications degree from Illinois State University, Gary worked in the mortgage industry for several years before switching to wide-format graphics. He became an account executive for multiple large printing companies, coordinating an average of 20+ installs a […]
Inside ER2: Scott Studt AKA The Signentist is Always Ready to Dive In
Scott Studt, our Special Project Manager, joined ER2 Image Group in 2007 as an Installer/Wrapper. He soon moved up in responsibilities to Router Operator and then jumped from there to his current position. Such progression is nothing new for Scott, as he went from being a grocery bagger at 16 to becoming a union carpenter […]
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: 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 […]
INSIDE ER2: GETTING TO KNOW NICK FRACASSO
Nick Fracasso has been around the world of designs and signs as long as he can remember. His dad was in the business, working for a signage company and crafting hand-painted graphics on vehicles in his spare time. Nick literally grew up crawling around the paint cans in the garage and then helping out as he […]
Inside ER2: Getting to Know Donna Hatfield
As soon as you meet Donna Hatfield, you can feel the positive energy radiating off of her. Someone who lives by smiles and laughter, Donna has been sharing her joy with the ER2 team as an Office and Accounting Manager since 1998. Over the past 17 years, Donna has watched ER2 grow in more ways […]
