Dean Wille: Co-Owner
Dean Wille founded Gator Graphics in 1998 after completing his degree in automotive technology at the University of Central Missouri in 1997. He got the business owner’s gene from his father who also owned a body shop. Dean has expanded Gator Graphics to become one of the most well-known custom sign businesses in the area. He has many areas of expertise and is dedicated to providing the best signs all over Missouri. Dean enjoys working with his crew at Gator Graphics and is excited for what the future holds. He is also an avid racer in his spare time and on the weekends.
James McMillin: Co-Owner
James McMillin joined the Gator Graphics team as co-owner in December 2005. He is a Missouri native and has a degree from the University of Central Missouri in safety management. He has a long time friendship with Dean Wille and now enjoys facing the challenges of being a business co-owner. He is the proud father of 3 children and enjoys racing or going to the lake on the weekends.
C.J. Webster: Chief Operating Officer
C.J. was born and raised in Trabuco Canyon, CA. In the spring of 2016, after his professional
baseball career ended, he made Missouri his new home. He currently resides in Warrensburg,
Missouri, with his beautiful wife, Chelsy, and their two amazing children, Athena Rose Webster
(6) and Apollo Markus Webster (3).
He was a collegiate Academic All-American catcher and was fortunate enough to play for the
16U and 18U USA National teams in his youth. Collegiately, he played at Cal State Fullerton
and Northwestern State University (LA). He extended his playing career with a short but
amazing experience in the St. Louis Cardinals organization. Unfortunately, his playing career
was upended by an unexpected injury that led to his early retirement in the fall of 2015.
He earned a master’s degree in communications and a double bachelor’s degree in
communications and business management with a double minor in history and marketing. His
professional career has spanned various industries, including pressure-sensitive adhesives,
commercial roofing, SMB consulting, and wholesale distribution. He held sales leadership and
multiple executive roles before joining Gator Graphics. In the last decade, he has consulted for
over 30 small businesses in Lee’s Summit, Blue Springs, Olathe, Overland Park, Sedalia, and
surrounding areas.
He takes great pride in his sales acumen, leadership skills, and ability to generate value and
guaranteed results. He enjoys movies, travel, racing, bird hunting, and, above all else, being a
father. His personal mantra is, “Fuel the Jet”.
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Kenny Norris: Sales
Kenny started with Gator Graphics in early 2020 and has been an enormous asset to the company. A native to the area, Kenny prides himself with one on one interaction with our current and future clients. Talk to him today for your next project.
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Stephanie Hursh: Office Manager
Stephanie Hursh started working at Gator Graphics in December 2016 and is an important asset to the Gator Graphics team. Stephanie handles all office operations as well as layouts for banners and other specialty print services. She maintains a close relationship with each of our clients and brings that superior customer service that's come to be expected here at Gator Graphics!
Grayce Wehner: Office Assistant
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Billy McTighe: Fabrication Manager
Billy has been a technician for Gator Graphics since June 2018. We are very proud to have his expertise on the Gator Graphics team. Billy has experience in construction and painting on top of the skills he has obtained at Gator Graphics. Billy enjoys going on cruises...a lot.
Ryan Roberts: Install Technician
Ryan Roberts has been a technician for Gator Graphics since July 2000. With nearly 15 years of experience, we are very proud to have his expertise on the Gator Graphics team. He is originally from Nebraska and currently lives in Knob Noster, Missouri. Ryan has experience in construction and painting on top of the skills he has obtained at Gator Graphics. He is a hard worker and enjoys the atmosphere of Gator Graphics. Ryan enjoys fishing or playing pool in his spare time.
Luke Morris: Fabricator
Landyn Stewart: Install Technician
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Greg Mauer: Designer
Greg was born in Topeka, KS. He has lived in Missouri for nine years with his longtime partner, Melissa.
His passion for art started at a young age and ultimately became the catalyst in a life of doing what he loves. In 1981 he received an art degree in Commercial Advertising and went on to work in the industry creating art for companies such as Ford, Budweiser, NASA, SeaWorld, Bass Pro, Cabela's and Air Force One, to name a few.
He is a self-taught airbrush artist and has spent over 40 years working in the airbrush industry, creating art on motorcycles, cars and various other items, having won several awards and having his work shown in magazines such as Urban Bagger and American Iron.
When he's not working on his old 1962 Ford F100, his love of nature keeps him outdoors every chance he gets, bowhunting, fishing, hiking, bird watching and hanging out with Melissa and his Neapolitan Mastiff Gracie Lou.
Greg's favorite quote and personal mantra is "A Big Mouth Don't Make A Big Man" - John Wayne​​