stuart stein

Stuart Stein

Age: 38

President

ESCO Manufacturing & Stein Sign Display

Watertown, S.D.

Stuart Stein still has his first time card from 1991. His original job at the family business was shredding paper and sorting the mail for invoices and checks. As of 2/4/20, he is the third generation owner.

Founded in 1952, Stein Sign Display is a retail sign provider that sells, services, and installs any type of signage, including static and digital billboards. In 1965, ESCO Manufacturing was created as an international wholesale sign manufacturer that specializes in custom signage of all sizes, including channel letters that are commonly placed on retail storefronts. Through strong partnerships, ESCO has manufactured signs found in Madison Square Garden, MetLife Stadium, Target Center and even Ethiopia. Thousands of signs in this region are fabricated at ESCO.

A graduate of Augustana University in 2005, Stein worked in finance a number of years before joining the family business. He is in his sixth year serving on the local school board and plays bass with the church praise team. Also active within the sign industry, Stein serves on a committee for the International Sign Association.