Milwaukee, Wis. – Mark Van Ermen, an Outside Sales Professional at FASTSIGNS® of Milwaukee - Glendale, received the inaugural Catherine Monson Salesperson of the Year Award at the 2019 FASTSIGNS Outside Sales Summit in St. Louis, Missouri.

The Catherine Monson Salesperson of the Year Award recognizes an Outside Sales Professional that best represents the spirit of the FASTSIGNS® brand, in their local business community, in their center and within the FASTSIGNS network. This individual excels in solving visual and marketing communications challenges by providing comprehensive solutions, helping their customers achieve their objectives, realizing an account’s full potential and building the FASTSIGNS center’s business. They continually invest in improving their selling skills and encourage others to do the same. With over 700 independently owned and operated FASTSIGNS centers in 9 countries worldwide, Van Ermen is the first Outside Sales Professional to receive this award.

Van Ermen has been with FASTSIGNS of Milwaukee - Glendale since January 1994. He helps businesses and organizations of all sizes and industries promote their brand, increase their visibility, get people where they are going and communicate their message.

“We are so proud of Mark for his outstanding sales achievements; he deeply cares about helping his customers accomplish their goals, and Mark goes above and beyond for our customers to ensure they receive excellent service and quality products,” said Robb Schmit, franchisee at FASTSIGNS of Milwaukee - Glendale. “We look forward to continuing with local businesses and organizations to help them solve their communications challenges with innovative sign and visual graphic solutions.”