Signing Hawaii Since 1987

Signs Hawaii Overview

Ownership and Leadership
Signs Hawaii is owned and operated by James Brogan, a former USMC member (1983-1987). James began managing Signs Hawaii in 1987, after its founding in 1980, focusing on business signage, banners, and sign permits.

Partnership with Daktronics
In 1988, Signs Hawaii partnered with a mainland digital video marquee company, I.S.E. from Logan, UT, becoming their local sales and support representative in Hawaii. The following year, we sold our first Daktronics product, a Glow Cube display to Army Hawaii. Since then, we have been the sole sales and service provider for Daktronics products in the state.

Company Acquisition and Growth
In 1996, James purchased the company from Errol Rubin. With the support of our families, Signs Hawaii thrived. That same year, James obtained the company’s first Contractor’s License, maintaining good standing ever since.

Community Impact
In 2005, recognizing a critical need in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, James responded to reports of stolen Nene Goose Crossing signs, which contributed to the decline of the local gosling population. He donated over a dozen federal-grade highway signs valued at over $2,500. After redesigning the artwork, we installed the signs, and within a year, reports indicated that the number of fledglings in the area had more than doubled.

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