Banner Signs isn’t just a company; it’s a testament to the impact of our like-minded community. By harnessing mentorship, teamwork, and an entrepreneurial spirit, the Greenhouse community has become the engine behind what is now a thriving, profitable, and growing business serving clients worldwide.
For CEO and President of Banner Signs, Ivan Hernandez, hard work is in his blood. After his mother was deported to Mexico, Ivan helped his father support their family from a young age by working any job he could get. Despite tirelessly working throughout high school, Ivan excelled academically, earning college credits and becoming Valedictorian. When it was time for college, he was accepted as a Scholar at Greenhouse, becoming the first in his family to graduate college by earning a bachelor’s degree in finance and accounting from the University of Denver Daniels College of Business.
Recognizing Ivan’s passion early on, Greenhouse paired him with investor, mentor, and community changemaker Taylor Kirkpatrick. As this dynamic duo’s relationship grew, Taylor encouraged Ivan to get his MBA and become his business partner as part-owner and CEO of their newly purchased Banner Signs. Since then, business has grown with revenue increasing from $735k in 2019 to $1.4M in 2024. More members of the Greenhouse community have joined the company’s board, namely Ivan’s mentors, Doug Bonnette, and Sponsor a Scholar Group leader, Lane Hornung.
A true embodiment of Greenhouse’s ability to create change through entrepreneurship, Banner Signs continues its ripple effect to help the younger generation. They hire Scholars, initiate high school scholarships, and employ other highly qualified individuals from low-resource communities. Our community comes together to create change like no other, driven by the entrepreneurial spirit and determination of our members.