Title: Project Manager
Company: Brown Enterprises
Location: Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Chad Forbes, Project Manager at Brown Enterprises, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Executives for dedication, achievements, and leadership in Signage Manufacturing and Visual Communications.
Mr. Forbes is recognized for his successful career in the signage and project management industry, marked by more than 25 years of progressive experience and leadership. Since 2010, he has served as a project manager at Brown Enterprises, headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, where he has played a pivotal role in managing client relationships and overseeing complex signage projects nationwide. Recognized as custom architectural fabricators of commercial exterior and interior signage, environmental graphics and branded environments, Brown Enterprises relies on high-quality technology to support clients’ needs both regionally and nationally, offering a range of services, from Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant signage to large-scale building signs.
Among his diverse responsibilities, Mr. Forbes meets with clients, assesses signage needs for both interior and exterior spaces, designs and specifies room and hospital signage, and plans comprehensive wayfinding systems for corporate offices, hospitals and law offices. He also procures engineered drawings, secures permits and ensures code compliance.
Before his tenure at Brown Enterprises, Mr. Forbes spent several years as a project manager at a wedding album production company, beginning in 2007. In this capacity, he coordinated photographers and supported all aspects of album production, ensuring seamless workflow and timely delivery for clients celebrating milestone events.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Forbes held multiple roles at Law’s Architectural Signs, dating back to 1999. He began as a project manager before advancing to sales manager. His responsibilities included client acquisition, needs assessment, product design, budget management and full-cycle project execution. These formative years provided Mr. Forbes with a comprehensive understanding of the signage industry’s technical requirements and client service standards.
Mr. Forbes’s academic foundation includes a Bachelor of Science in graphic design with a minor in web design from Florida State University in Tallahassee, earned in 1998. His education equipped him with advanced skills in visual communication and digital design that have been integral to his success in developing innovative signage solutions tailored to diverse client needs.
Throughout his career, Mr. Forbes has demonstrated exceptional communication skills and organizational acumen, qualities he credits with being central to his professional achievements. He attributes much of his success to his ability to build rapport with clients and colleagues alike, a trait inherited from his father that has fostered enduring business relationships. Mr. Forbes’s strong work ethic is evident in his commitment to understanding client objectives, resolving challenges efficiently, and delivering projects that align with both budgetary constraints and design expectations.
In addition to his professional pursuits, Mr. Forbes is deeply engaged in civic organizations and community service initiatives. As a former member of the Boy Scouts and a recognized Eagle Scout, he is an active supporter of his son’s Cub Scouts activities. He holds several distinctions with the Masonic fraternity, recognized as a master mason at Coral Gables Lodge No. 260 under the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Florida, a member of Hyde Park Lodge No. 370, and a 32nd degree mason with the Miami Scottish Rite. Mr. Forbes has also participated in fundraising efforts for the American Cancer Society through annual kayaking events from Miami to Key West, Florida, for more than five years, donates to various veterans’ organizations, including the Department of Veterans Affairs, and volunteers with Hunger Fight in Jacksonville, Florida, to pack meals for holiday drives, as well as with Mahi Shriners under Shriners International. Notably, Mr. Forbes received the coveted Vigil Honor from the Order of the Arrow’s O-Shot-Caw Lodge 265.
Among Mr. Forbes’s most significant professional achievements was successfully managing a nationwide rebranding initiative for TIAA Bank following its transition from EverBank. This extensive project spanned approximately 65 locations across more than 15 states and required the coordinated execution of over 3,100 unique signs within three months to meet stringent banking compliance requirements. The scope included exterior building signage, interior office signs, nameplates, building logos, and signage for security desks and lobbies. Mr. Forbes’s expertise in custom signage solutions, code search, permitting, and project management was instrumental in delivering this high-profile assignment on time and within budget.
Eager for future advancement, Mr. Forbes aspires to assume expanded leadership responsibilities within Brown Enterprises by supporting organizational growth through daily mentorship and hands-on guidance for the next generation of industry professionals. Recognizing the ongoing challenge of attracting and retaining skilled talent within the signage industry, he plans to provide comprehensive guidance to emerging professionals to ensure continuity, quality and long-term success for the organization.
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