Mark Stein recently announced his retirement, and that his son, Stuart Stein, will be taking over ownership of the company. While Mark’s retirement is still a couple years away, the interim time period will allow for a smooth transition as Stuart assumes responsibility for leadership of the company.  Mark is targeting a retirement date of February 4th, 2020 which will commemorate 40 years of service with the company.  And as an added incentive, the company usually has a celebration with cake for employees that reach that milestone.  ;)
 
Stuart will represent the third generation of family ownership, as Stuart’s grandfather, Clint Stein founded the company in 1952.  

ESCO, Stein Sign Display, Elite Signs & Graphix, and Buy Direct Signs are the four divisions of the company.  Roughly 120 employees encompass the two facilities that are located in Watertown and Webster South Dakota.