Abbie Watts named to Industry Program for Emerging Leaders

​ALEXANDRIA, VA – February 22, 2019 Abbie Watts, Process Engineer for Springfield Sign, has been named to the ISA Elite program, recognizing the next generation of sign, graphics and visual communications industry leaders. Watts was among 37 young professionals chosen for the program, which sponsors the winners to attend ISA International Sign Expo® in Las Vegas including special networking events, education and, of course, its trade show.
 
The event is sponsored by the International Sign Association®, the industry’s leading trade and advocacy association.
 
Watts has been with Springfield Sign since 2016 learning multiple areas of the business and industry focusing on operations communication, efficiency, and process standardization. She graduated from Missouri S&T with a BSChE and brings experience in manufacturing from Anhesuer-Busch St. Louis, MO and Williamsburg, VA breweries. 
 
“Our association, tradeshow and industry have been transformed by the energy that the ISA Elite brings each year,” said Lori Anderson, ISA president and CEO. “Already, past Elite members are giving back, serving on committees and boards of ISA and ISA regional affiliates. We’re excited to have Watts join this prestigious group and look forward to the insights that each member of the 2019 class brings.
 
The ISA Elite program, now in its fifth year, includes three nights’ hotel accommodation and free entry to all education sessions at ISA International Sign Expo 2019, the sign, graphics and visual communications industry’s leading event. It also includes unique networking opportunities with fellow professionals and industry leaders. A two-day follow-up leadership conference will be held in the fall.
 
ISA International Sign Expo took place April 24-26 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, with education events starting on April 23. Learn more at www.signexpo.org.