Our Team
Meet the Team
Leadership Team
Daryl Blanchett
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President
Office 780-453-2441 ext. 209
Born and raised in the Sign Industry, Daryl Blanchett is the third generation to lead Blanchett. Having joined the company in 1987, he was named president in 1999 and has continued to grow the organization since.
Recognized as Sign Professional of the Year in 2017 by the Sign Association of Canada, Daryl is a past president of Edmonton Executives Association and past vice-president of the Alberta Sign Association.
Taylor Blanchett
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Vice President
Office 780-453-2441 ext. 211
Part of the fourth generation at Blanchett Neon, Taylor works closely alongside senior management to develop, demonstrate, and execute our vision of excellence every single day.
A founding member of the Sign Association of Canada’s Young Professionals Network, Taylor is passionately driven to promote the sign industry, and was formally recognized as part of the next generation of industry leaders by being named to the ISA Elite Class of 2018.
Tammy Porter
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Sales & Marketing Manager
Office 780-453-2441 ext. 203
Mobile 780-220-7951
Tammy is a relationship and service driven leader with over 25 years of consultative sales, strategic partnerships, business development and marketing expertise.
Tammy works alongside the sales and operations teams to deliver industry-leading service and to ensure complete customer satisfaction.
Sales & Estimating
Rob Odegard
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Account Executive
Office 780-453-2441 ext. 208
Mobile 780-935-8660
Rob has been in the Sign Industry and with Blanchett since 1994.
With 14 years of graphic design experience, Rob has been in his current role of account manager for over 13 years, specializing in comprehensive signage applications, electronic signage, and corporate solutions.
Paul Geraghty
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Account Executive
Office 780-453-2441 ext. 215
Mobile 587-545-3503
Paul has been in the fabrication and construction industry for over 25 years, with a background in metal fabrication and project Management.
Steve Nesbit
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Estimator/Draftsman
Office 780-453-2441 ext. 222
Dan Theriault
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Estimator/Draftsman
Office 780-453-2441 ext. 214
Tim Boyce
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Inventory/Materials Coordinator
Office 780-453-2441 ext. 216
Tim has been
with Blanchett and in the sign industry since 2002.
Tim has 45 years experience in Logistics, Material Handling and Inventory Control in the Signage, Agricultural Manufacturing and Petroleum Handling Industries.
Design Team
Jeff Stobbe
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Senior Graphic Designer
780-453-2441 ext. 220
With over 30 years of experience in the sign industry, Jeff views typography as an art form seamlessly blending function and expression. Blanchett has provided the platform for Jeff to work on reputable accounts such as Amii, Sobeys, Safeway, and ATB, allowing his passion for design to flourish.
Janice Oppen
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Senior Graphic Designer
Office 780-453-2441 ext. 223
Janice has been in the sign industry for over 30 years.
Graphic design and illustration have always been a passion of hers, both in the
sign and print industries. Some of the projects she has worked on throughout
her time with Blanchett are City of Red Deer highway entrance sculpture and
Welcome Sign, Town of Hay River entrance sign, and TD Bank to name a few.
Danny Johnson
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Jr. Graphic Designer
Office 780-453-2441 ext. 228
Danny is a Jr. Graphic Designer who is new to the industry and recently graduated from the Graphic Communications program at NAIT. He is well versed and dedicated to his craft. Blanchett is proud to have him start his journey with us into the signage industry.
Ryan Morrison
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Marketing Associate & Graphic Designer
Office 780-453-2441 ext. 226
Ryan is a Graphic Designer who has been in the industry for 7 years and is known for having a keen eye for creative visual solutions.
Production & Install
Wayne Hansen
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Production Manager
Office 780-453-2441 ext. 206
Larry Bejcar
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Production Specialist
Office 780-453-2441 ext. 221
Larry has been in the Sign Industry for 14+ years, with a background in estimating, drafting, and project coordination.
With a strong technical background, Larry works with outside suppliers, subcontractors, and internal partners to execute a desired aesthetic in a practical application.
Matt Ashley
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Installation Coordinator
Office 780-453-2441 ext. 227
Mobile 780-232-4952
Ian Alvarado
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Project Coordinator
Office 780-453-2441 ext. 213
Mobile 780-916-7201
Ian has over 17 years construction industry experience with a background in Project Coordination and Project Management.
Ian has coordinated and managed both small and large scale project ranging from $100K – $16Million. Typical duties include managing subcontractors, document control, scope of work scheduling, point of contact for subtrades, and general project oversight.
Ashley Chalifoux
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Project Coordinator / Health & Safety Liaison
Office 780-453-2441 ext. 201
Mobile 587-341-3763
Ashley has 19 years in the transportation, oil and gas and construction industry with her focus on project coordination and safety.
Administration & Accounting
Nora Wu
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Administrative &
Accounting Assistant
Office 780-453-2441 ext. 200
Nora is the administrative and account assistant here at Blanchett and is currently working toward her CPA designation. Nora works closely with our sales, accounting, and payroll departments to insure a smooth operations flow, and always quick with a smile and happy demeanor in our sometimes-hectic industry.
Eric Robert
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