Tim Keane

About Tim Keane

Businesses don’t need more signs.They need clarity, visibility, and brand consistency that support what they’re actually trying to accomplish.I’ve learned that every organization — regardless of industry — is solving for growth, credibility, and customer experience. The way a business presents itself visually plays a larger role in that process than many realize.That realization is what led me to launch City Signworks.I partner with business owners, property managers, developers, and leadership teams who want more than production. They want alignment — between their brand, their environment, and the impression they leave behind.My approach is consultation-first, grounded in listening and understanding context before offering solutions. The conversation always starts with purpose: What are you building? Who are you serving? What message should your space communicate?From there, we guide strategy and execution with long-term thinking in mind — ensuring signage supports your brand, your environment, and your business objectives over time.I started City Signworks to bring a relationship-driven, business-first mindset to an industry that too often focuses only on output. If you’re rethinking how your visual presence supports your organization, I welcome the conversation.

Experience

1. Founder & President

   City Signworks Inc

   Dec 2025 — Present · Westerville, OH, US

   I founded City Signworks to bring a strategic, business-minded approach to signage.After three decades advising ownership teams across construction, transportation, equipment, energy, finance, and other capital-intensive sectors, I’ve seen how visibility, presentation, and brand consistency influence credibility, growth, and long-term value. I’ve also seen how often signage is treated as a simple purchase — rather than the strategic investment in brand presence it truly is.That perspective shapes how I lead this company.I work directly with business owners, property managers, developers, and corporate teams to understand what they’re trying to accomplish before recommending solutions.We begin with listening.Objectives come first. Then we evaluate placement, materials, compliance, durability, and long-term brand alignment — managing each project from concept through installation with clarity and follow-through.The goal isn’t to produce signage.It’s to implement solutions that support real business outcomes.

Education

• The Ohio State University

  BA, History

  1987 — 1991