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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Stephen E. Jones
(Photo courtesy of YESCO)

YESCO ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT OF STEVE JONES
FOLLOWING THREE DECADES OF SERVICE

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SALT LAKE CITY (July 2025) – YESCO, the 105-year-old company known for creating, repairing and maintaining internationally recognizable signs, announces the retirement of Steve Jones, who officially concluded his distinguished career of more than 32 years of service.  Throughout his esteemed career, Jones held numerous leadership roles and left a lasting impact on YESCO’s legacy. From his early days in Ogden, Utah, as assistant manager and outdoor manager to his later appointment as president of YESCO Custom Signs, Jones brought vision, stability and compassion to every position he held.

Throughout his time with the company, Jones was instrumental in driving growth and innovation. As vice president and Los Angeles manager, he not only led the transformation of the operation from a small team into one of YESCO’s largest but also developed and implemented a service and maintenance program that became the model for the entire organization, including YESCO’s service franchise that has now expanded operations across North America.

From 2010 to 2013, Jones temporarily stepped away from YESCO to serve as mission president of the Texas San Antonio Mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Alongside his wife, Suzanne, he oversaw the day-to-day work of more than 500 missionaries and 50 couples.Upon his return, he took charge of YESCO’s 4 Disciplines of Execution (4DX) initiative, helping teams align around core goals and execute on the company’s most important priorities.

In 2013, amid the Great Recession, Jones was named president of YESCO Custom Signs and led a company-wide reorganization to streamline operations and strengthen accountability. Most recently, he served as senior vice president of YESCO Sign and Lighting Service, continuing to mentor colleagues and champion strategic initiatives.

“Steve led with quiet confidence, a steady hand and a remarkable ability to uplift everyone around him,” said Michael T. Young, chairman of the board, YESCO. “His impact can be seen not only in our company’s success but also in the people who have grown under his guidance. We’ll miss him tremendously, but we are grateful for the legacy he leaves behind.” 

As YESCO looks to the future, the company does sowith deep gratitude for Jones’ service, leadership and unwavering commitment to its mission and people.

ABOUT YESCO
YESCO specializes in the manufacture of custom electric signs, sign maintenance and out-of-home advertising. In addition, YESCO operates sign and lighting service repair franchises throughout North America as well as a sign financing business. Founder Thomas Young started the company in Ogden, Utah, in 1920 with $300 borrowed from his father, and he initially specialized in offering wall-painted advertisements, gold-leaf window lettering and coffin plates. Today, helmed by the third and fourth generations of Young’s family, YESCO creates, services and maintains award-winning displays for some of the world’s most prestigious brands. For more information, go to www.YESCO.com.

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