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"It's like magic." That's how Tony Johnson describes it. "It doesn't matter if we're changing graphics on a car at the track or wrapping a fleet of vehicles, it's always awesome to see the transformation. I love it."

Tony is the founder and president of the The Decal Source, a specialty graphics company located in McLeansville, NC. His interest in the industry was sparked in high school when he discovered a knack for graphic design and took a part-time job at a print shop. "We weren't doing any wide-format printing then," he said, "but I learned a lot about what it takes to get a print job through production."

With a few years of experience under his belt, Tony decided to try his hand at the business side of printing and bought a PIP franchise in Asheboro, NC. "It was a great experience. I learned a lot about how systems and processes can make or break a print shop," he said.

It was during this season that Tony was first exposed to wide-format printing. It didn't take long for Tony to figure out that he could combine his love of racing and his knowledge of printing. He shifted focus and started The Decal source in 1998 with an emphasis on the motorsports industry. TDS quickly became the go-to company for "making it happen."

Tony has seen the industry shift from hand-painted letters to vinyl letters to full decal wraps. Over the years The Decal Source has grown from two employees to more than 40, running two shifts daily. TDS is the leading provider of vehicle wraps and graphics for the NASCAR industry.

"I love the work we do," Tony said, "but my favorite part of The Decal Source is seeing our team members grow professionally and personally."

Tony has been married for 25 years and has three kids. He loves hanging out at the lake with them and occasionally playing a little golf.

Anton Justad has been with The Decal Source since 2004. He started in the shipping department while in college and has since worked many different positions ranging from production artist to IT. Complex problem solving, working with people, and being competitive are his key interests. Seeing team TDS take concepts and turning them into finished products is his favorite part of the job. When asked what his favorite quote is he replies with this: “It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit.” ― Harry S. Truman

Chris Cheney started his career with The Decal Source during the summer of 2004.  He thrives on finding creative solutions that go the extra mile and helping solve extraordinary problems. It’s most gratifying to him when a tough project comes together and the finished product shines for our customers and TDS.  His favorite quote is: “Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm” – Winston Churchill

Tim Cecil came to TDS in 2010, bringing over two decades of experience producing and installing vinyl graphics with him. He has managed the Installation and Production Departments as well as being a member of TDS's Leadership Management Team. While Tim's favorite project at TDS was installing track wall graphics at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, color profiling is his passion. Tim enjoys playing piano and tending his 46 acre farm where he raises guinea fowl, pygmy goats, and Toy Poodles in his free time.

Randy Brown joined The Decal Source in October of 2000. He is currently the Printing Department Manager and handles purchasing and small format thermal printing.  Prior to joining The Decal Source, Randy worked in the screen-printed decorative glass industry and also owned and operated a small vinyl graphics company. Randy earned an Associates Degree in Business Administration from Southeastern Community College and a Vocational Diploma in Commercial Art from Fayettville Technical Institute, both in North Carolina. Randy currently resides with his wife and daughter in High Point, NC.

Bryan Shoffner began his career with The Decal Source in 2014. His primary responsibility will be heading up the Red Bull Global Rally Cross series as account manager. His key interests are thinking creatively, competitive sports and working with people. His favorite aspect of printing is seeing the designs come to life in production.

Jon Napier began his career with TDS in June 2015 as Install Coordinator. From there, moved into the Commercial Sales department in February 2016. Primary responsibility is serving all commercial accounts within the Commercial Sales Team as the Commercial Account Coordinator. My favorite part of the job is servicing our customers, seeing projects that we’ve created and completed around town every day, and the people that I get the privilege of working with on a daily basis. When I’m not at work I enjoy playing and teaching the game of golf and spending time with my family.

Rob Cummings has been with The Decal Source since 2008, prior to joining the account services team as one of our Motorsports Account Executives, Rob was our Install Manager for several years.  “I really enjoyed starting with a blank canvas and being part of the team that gave our customers the end result.  Now I have the ability to see a concept through to an approved design and then follow it around the race track!”  When asked what his favorite quote was, he said “ You can’t build a reputation on what you are going to do.” Henry Ford

Brian Nelson came to work for TDS at the beginning of 2015. He has been in the graphic and sign industry for over 15 years as a territory sales representative for both manufacturing and distribution companies of graphics materials. This was not his first time dealing with TDS, as he was a past vendor of digital media products for them. Working with high profile clients in the motorsports industry is something he has been interested in doing since his early days of watching Nascar with his family. When he is not working, you might find Brian on one of the many golf courses around the area or enjoying time with his wife and two daughters. One of his favorite quotes comes from Benjamin Franklin, "Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning.”

Dustie Bateman has been with the decal source for 3 years. She began in finishing, transitioned into shipping/quality control, and has now found her place as a Motorsports Account Coordinator. She takes great pride in her work and looks forward to growing with The Decal Source.

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