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A Div of Economy Sign, Inc.
Newark:
San Jose:
RIP Gladys - January 3, 2012
Vern November 7, 2024
Always in our Hearts!
FOUNDERS:
Vern and Gladys Erickson
Vern left Federal Sign and took his knowledge and love of sign work to start his own business. In 1976 Vern and Gladys first started Economy Sign. As it grew over the years they had a small fleet of trucks. Gladys ran the office and Kathy (their daughter) was right by her side learning the business. In 1990 Economy Sign turned its focus toward Crane Service and Champion Crane was born. Then in 1995 Vern and Gladys retired leaving the Crane Service for Kathy and her husband, Tony, to run. Vern and Gladys spent over 45 years together until we lost Gladys in January 2012.
We are sad to announce the passing of Vern on November 7, 2024. It's hard to think about Champion Crane and not think of this man. He was the founder and the heart of this company since the day he and Gladys built it in 1976. His hard work and dedication are the building blocks of this company!
It's with honor and pride that Tony & Kathy continue his legacy of Champion Crane.
RIP DAD - my CHAMPION
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KATHY ERICKSON - PALAZZOLO
Office Manager & Co-Owner
Kathy has worked at Economy Sign/Champion Crane since she was old enough to answer the phone. She has worked in both the sign and crane industries with hands-on, in-the-field training, as well as learning from her mom how to run the office. After Vern and Gladys retired she started running the business from home. Being a work at home mom was the best of both worlds allowing her to spend quality time with her daughter, Lynsie. When you call the office Kathy is your main contact.
Kathy - Office Manager & Co-Owner
TONY PALAZZOLO
Certified Crane Operator & Co-Owner
Tony has been a certified NCCCO crane operator here at Champion Crane since the early 1990’s. He has a vast knowledge in both the sign and crane industries. He worked with Vern for many years installing signs and is now the sole crane operator and co-owner here at Champion Crane. Tony likes working outdoors (yes, even in the rain) and takes pride in his job. His motto is "we work safe or we don't work at all".
Tony - Crane Operator & Co-Owner
LYNSIE ERICKSON
Assistant Office Manager
Lynsie, has been involved at Champion Crane since 2005. She has learned how to run the office and schedule and dispatch the crane. In 2019 she graduated with her Master's Degree as a SLP (Speech Language Pathologist) but still helps out in the office when needed.
Lynsie - Assistant Office Manager
Champion Crane has been a small, family-owned and operated business since 1976.
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