Junior Achievement of Central Maryland Inc. (JA), a non-profit organization dedicated to educating young people to succeed in a rapidly changing economy, announced today that Jeff Rives, President and CEO at East West Sign Group, LLC and Signarama of Catonsville, has been named a member of its Board of Directors.

Jeff Rives founded East West Sign Group, LLC and Signarama of Catonsville with his brother Chris and together they have over 28 years of experience in the sign industry. Prior to these ventures, Jeff spent decades working in residential and commercial finance, helping to facilitate deals between diverse constituents, and honing his skills in boardrooms and on the road. Mr. Rives most recently held the position of VP / Division Manager at Susquehanna Bank, VP / Regional Manager at PNC and VP / National Sales Manager at First Horizon Home Loans and MetLife Home Mortgage.

“Jeff’s background as a family business owner and in finance brings a wealth of knowledge to our board,” said Jennifer Bodensiek, President and CEO for JA of Central Maryland. “We are excited to add Jeff to the team, and we believe his unique blend of business strategy and leadership will be a valuable asset to expand our programs.”

Rives earned his bachelor degree from University of Baltimore in Business Administration and received his MBA in marketing at the University of Louisville.

About Junior Achievement of Central Maryland

Junior Achievement of Central Maryland is part of the world’s largest organization dedicated to inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy. Through a dedicated volunteer network, JACMD provides hands-on programs that show more than 46,000 K-12 students each year the realities of how careers, money and business ownership work. JA experiences are proven to give students the edge in college completion, career readiness, earning potential, and business start-up. For more information, visit www.jamaryland.org.