About Us

 Best Sign Company in Columbus, Ohio

THE Team

SignAffects Proudly Serves Columbus and Vicinity

SignAffects is the premier sign company in Columbus, Ohio. We deliver a wide variety of creative signs for any type of business or residential area. For years, we've been customizing signs for our clients in the Columbus area. At the heart of our business, we are a local family-owned signage company that works hard to create quality signs for our community. 


From real estate to restaurants, scoreboards to sandblasted signs, SignAffects can handle all your signage needs, including design, installation and repair. Call us for your next project!


Our dedicated owners and staff will provide you with an old fashioned experience of respect, patience and commitment to quality that you just don't find in many companies today. Call 614-869-4000 and let our work speak for itself.


Paul Lyda

Owner, General Manager and Sales

Paul began SignAffects in 2006. Prior to that, Paul worked in the financial services industry, banks and internet based companies for 16 years. He holds a BSA from Kent State University and an MBA from Case Western Reserve University. He is proud to be listed as an inventor on 2 U.S. Patents. Paul's wife Lisa contributes to the company by helping with inventory & keeping the shop looking tip-top. Their four sons also help around the shop, from yard work to install. Paul is a dedicated family man who enjoys Kart Racing, football and wrestling.

Sign Affects Paul Lyda

Heather Prindle

Production & Design Manager

Heather is a graduate of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh. She has been with SignAffects since 2007! Heather's positive attitude and attention to customer satisfaction make designing and working with her a wonderful experience! Heather is married and has two sons. She is very artistic and spends her spare time creating wonderful mosaics and other art forms.



Mike Davis

Lead Installer

Mike is a great problem solver and a natural for all the unique sign installations and repair work. Mike has experience with LED, vinyl, wood and metal signs. Most importantly, Mike is very patient and detail oriented! He won't quit until the job is done right. Mike keeps busy racing Karts with his wife and chasing around his young son.




Ben Lyda

Installer

Ben has grownup with SignAffects.  Being only 3 when the company was founded, he has had many duties off and on during the years.  Ben also has experience in the construction industry as he installed glass in new construction projects.  He has also raced Karts since he was 5 years old beginning in the Columbus Ohio area.  In doing so with his brothers, he learned at a young age how to work with his hands and how to problem solve.  At SignAffects, Ben has had facilities responsibly and design work prior to moving into the Install arena.  Ben stays busy in his free time by prepping his racing Karts, Racing them, creating music and camping. 


Shelby Nelson

Office Manager / Permit Specialist

Shelby is a dedicated mother to her daughter. She views herself as committed, passionate and loyal. Her no non-sense, down-to-earth approach helps to get to the bottom of any issue and to define what needs to happen to get approval and push the project forward. 

In Shelby's free time, she enjoys spending time with family. She is also an avid spokesperson/sponsor for those in recovery.



Erika Walker

Project Coordinator / Sales / Customer Manager

Erika was born and raised in Pickerington, Ohio with an extended stay in Springfield, Ohio for about 5 years where she eventually obtained her Business Management degree from Clark State College. In her spare time she enjoys Refit© and Yoga classes, interior decorating, traveling and spending time with her friends and family, including the dog, Bella the Beagle. Erika works well under pressure and loves to work with others who challenge her.


Amelia Emch

Design / Production

Amelia joined SignAffects late last year.  Amelia graduated from Columbus College of Art & Design as well as Central Ohio Tech in 2020 with a Degree in Digital Media Design with a focus on Graphic Design. She is well-rounded as she has jumped right into the Soft Production side of the business. Amelia is married with a stepson and keeps busy with her 4 cats and 2 dogs, as well as a rental property that her and her Husband own and manage.  Whenever she gets the chance she travels, finding new adventures and new places to visit.  Above all else, Amelia enjoys hikes with her dogs.


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