Team
Mattatall Signs employs a workforce of highly skilled people, bringing decades of experience in the signage industry to your project.
Executive
Justin Boudreau
President
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Justin joined Mattatall signs in 2010 after a career as an Analyst with two Canadian financial institutions. Justin’s primary responsibilities with Mattatall Signs include management of key accounts, oversight of all financial matters, company strategy, capital budgeting, marketing, and human resources. As a Past President of the Sign Association of Canada, Justin remains active in all matters relating to the sign industry nationwide. Justin was the 2025 recipient of SAC’s Sign Professional of the Year award.
Justin holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Acadia University, an MBA from Dalhousie University and is a commissioner of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia. Outside of work, Justin enjoys coaching minor hockey and baseball, travelling, and spending time with his wife Meaghan, daughter Lucie, and son Clark.
Rob Mattatall
Vice President
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Rob worked his way through Mattatall Signs starting as a young lad working weekends while attending Junior High School to working full time with the company as a Sales Associate. Over the last eight years, Rob continued to work through various areas within the organization and today, is one of the firm’s co-owners with his brother-in-law, Justin Boudreau.
As Mattatall’s Vice President, Rob’s primary role is to manage key account sales and to oversee manufacturing operations alongside John Gammon. Like his father, Rob has made a commitment to keep Mattatall Signs up to date with the industry’s latest trends and manufacturing processes. This forward-thinking approach continues to aid the firm when assisting others in selecting the most advantageous direction when moving forward with image and design selection, manufacturing process choices and branding roll-outs. Rob is focused on taking the “family business” to its next level and will continue to push the team’s mantra by excellence in three specific areas; Technology, Ingenuity, and Experience. Rob is also responsible for Mattatall Signs’ continuing membership in the World Sign Associates (WSA) organization.
WSA is a network of experienced sign experts and supplier partners that exhibit high standards of quality and professionalism within the sign industry. To remain on the cutting-edge of sign design, manufacturing, installation and maintenance, WSA members undergo continuous education and are among the first to adopt progressive technologies. The combined efforts of nearly 200 WSA North American members unite to raise their quality; their products and their overall service standards that remain to this very day, the envy of the industry.
Robert E. Mattatall
Founder & Consultant
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Robert E. Mattatall is the Founder of Mattatall Signs. Since the company’s inception in 1979, Bob has been involved in every facet of the business including design, fabrication, installation and most of the firm’s administrative functions. Today, Bob’s primary role is an advisor to Sr. Management on day-to-day operational and management issue and to administer a few of the firm’s key accounts. Bob has always carried a passion for Associations and how they contribute to an individual’s career and a company’s success.
During his career, Bob has held many positions within both the Sign Association of Canada and the International Sign Association. A sampling of these are:
Chairman, Atlantic Chapter - Sign Association of Canada
President – Canadian Sign Council
Board of Directors – International Sign Association
President – Sign Association of Canada
Secretary Treasurer – International Sign Association
Chairman – International Sign Association
In addition to Bob’s commitments within the association world, he also has found time to serve on several National and Provincial Educational Boards, Industry specific Task Forces and Steering Committees; The Halifax Board of Trade; Halifax Chapter’s of both The Awesome Foundation and 100 Men Who Give a Damn; St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church and other locally operated not-for-profit organizations. Outside of work Bob enjoys spending time with his wife Shauna and dog Cooper at their cottage on the South Shore. Robert has two wonderful children, Meaghan and Rob, and five grandchildren.
Sales and Estimating
Doug Mattatall
Senior Account Executive
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Doug joined Mattatall Signs Limited in 2008 after spending the previous 10 years in Western Canada. Doug’s 30 years in the signage industry have given him vast experience in all areas of the business including design, construction, installation, and pricing. Doug’s role as an Account Executive at MSL involves generating new business as well as servicing our existing customers.
Prior to starting work in the signage industry, Doug studied in the Saint Mary’s Engineering program. Outside of work, Doug enjoys Curling, Golf and Soccer…and has been the chair of the Manulife Dragonboat Festival for the past six years, raising money for amateur sport in Nova Scotia.
John Gammon
Account Executive
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John has been a member of the Mattatall Signs team since March 2006. During his tenure he has held positions of Production Manager, Operations Manager, Director – Operations, and his current role as an Account Executive. John’s expertise revolves around process improvement, producing results that precisely meet client’s expectations, giving close attention to accuracy of details and focus on supporting his team to produce excellent, high quality work. John is operationally focused and thinks in specific terms, about what needs to be done and how to do it accurately and flawlessly while executing a plan. Prior to working with Mattatall Signs John spent 29 years in the beverage industry with Pepsi Beverages Canada and Canadian Springs in various management roles. John is the Chair for the Dartmouth General Hospital Lobster Dinner & Auction committee, and past Director for Partners For Care at Capital District Health Authority.
Liam O’Brien
Sales Associate
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Liam is new to the MSL team in 2026. Liam is currently focused on Project implementation along with taking on new signage request from clients.
Greg Simon
Estimator
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Greg Simon has over 30 years experience in the custom sign manufacturing sector primarily serving the Atlantic Canada region and Central Canada. Many years were dedicated to all aspects of graphic design, sign fabrication and installation. For over 15 years Greg has used his keen sense of design and value to help customers realize their marketing ideas and budgets to best suit their project needs. Consultation also includes best practices for companies when dealing with provincial and municipal permit and by-law regulations.
Randy Desjardins
Account Executive
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Randy joined Mattatall in January of 2023 with 20 years combined sales experience in the printing and signage industries.
He enjoys connecting and having conversations with businesses to see if there is an opportunity to help them bring their brand to life and promote the image they want to send to their clients using the power of signage.
Randy moved to Nova Scotia from New Brunswick in 2022 and he and his wife are enjoying experiencing all the great things that Nova Scotia has to offer.
Simon Barnes
Project Manager
Administration
Kim-Rhynold
Finance Manager
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Kim has been with Mattatall Signs Ltd since February 2009 as Accounting Analyst. She has been in the accounting field for over 10 years and handles accounts payables, accounts receivables and various other financial responsibilities within the company. Her drive and persistence in all aspects of her position play a key role in our day to day operations.
Gayle Harper
Executive Assistant
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Gayle came to Mattatall Signs in April of 2014 as an administrative assistant. As the first point of contact for most of our customers, Gayle ensures everyone is greeted with a smile. Her previous experience includes being the executive administrative assistant for the AJAG (Europe) office of the Department of National Defence in Germany and she applies her organizational skills here flawlessly. Gayle obtained her Legal Secretary Diploma in 1988 from Holland College in PEI and is a former first aid instructor for St John’s Ambulance. When not at work, Gayle enjoys doing cross-stitch and baking with her three daughters.
Amber Faulkner
Install and Logistics Coordinator
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Amber joined Mattatall Signs in August of 2023.
Production
Kirk Thomas
Sign Fabricator
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Daniel moved from Romania to Canada in 2012 and after a brief stint with another sign company came to MSL in 2014. Daniel's primary responsibilities include the operation of our Sabre and AXYS router tables as well as our Accubend. With that said, Daniel is cross trained on almost every piece of equipment we have and is always up for a new challenge! Daniel holds a bachelor’s degree in Engineering and a Masters in Banking and Insurance Management.
Daniel’s certifications include:
First Aid
CPR
WHMIS
Walter Portable Power Tools
Christine Iverach
Sign Artist
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Christine joined MSL 18 years ago after a career with another sign company. To say that Christine has a lot of experience, would be an understatement.
When asked to describe her day-to-day, Christine replied "I do everything" with a laugh, and we all tend to agree. From file set-ups through to weeding the most tedious, small vinyls, Christine takes pride in her work and the final product is reflective of that. Christine is a 3M certified vinyl applicator.
Outside of work Christine enjoys gardening...her first project this year is to rebuild the greenhouse that Old Man Winter flattened on her!
Ehsan Farahani
Fabricator
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Eric Milley
Painter
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Jim Anctil
Painter
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Jim joined Mattatall Signs in 2013 in our fabrication department, and brought many years of industry experience with him. Jim is currently part of our service and installation department, ensuring our signage finds a secure home on the walls of our clients!
Jim’s certifications include:
WHMIS
POST
Fall Arrest
Ron Hoffman
Production Manager
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Logan Dalrymple
Sign Artist
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Sookyung Lim
Sign Artist
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Emma Harper
Metal Fabricator
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Nestor Celly
Sign Fabricator
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Philip Falle
General Fabrication
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Madhav Grover
Fabricator / Installer
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Lucas joined Mattatall Signs in February of 2023
Denys Naidiuk
CNC Operator
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Saimir Sulejmani
Purchaser
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Service & Installation
Lorenc Pina
Install Technician / Fabricator
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Joey’s certifications include:
First Aid
Fall Arrest
Class 3 DL with Air Brakes cert.
Crane Training
WHMIS
Fernando de los Santos Olivares
Install Technician
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Jashandeep Singh
Install Technician
Shawn Harper
Install Technician
Design
Aaron Babcock
Senior Graphic Designer
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Aaron joined the Mattatall Team in September 2001 after a 3 year stint as a designer at another sign manufacturer in Dartmouth. As our senior graphic designer he takes a leadership role in the development of original creative and also the faithful adaptation of customer supplied branding in the design and presentation stage of our workflow, working hand in hand with our sales force in that regard.
He also works closely with our production team to ensure finished products meet design objectives. Aaron was educated at Crandall University in Moncton and also at the New Brunswick Community College in Fredericton, New Brunswick where he completed the Digital Communications program (1997) for which he received the Student Award of Merit for outstanding achievement. He’s an active member of his church, a seasoned hiker and has a black belt in Karate-do Skotokai.
Melanie MacDonald
Graphic Designer
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Eric Granholm
CAD Draftsman
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While living in the US, and after completing his AAS in general and architectural drafting, Eric Granholm first entered the sign industry in 2003 as a Sign Architect. After moving to Canada, he joined Mattatall Signs in 2009 as a Draftsman. During his time in the industry, he has performed many roles with his primary focus being sign design and fabrication design, electrical spec, and consultation in the field and throughout the plant for fabrication and installation.
In addition to his primary roles, he also has experience with graphic design, fabrication and installation of vinyl graphics, CNC machining, digital printing, estimating, and purchasing. Outside of work, Eric enjoys playing the guitar in his band which performs at various venues a few times a month. He also enjoys outdoor cooking, spending time with his family and friends, geocaching, and shooting sports.