Walton Signage Announces CJ Jernigan as Chief Executive Officer

Gary Walton to Transition to Executive Chairman as Company Enters Next Chapter of Growth

Paired black-and-white portraits of Gary Walton, Executive Chairman, and CJ Jernigan, Chief Executive Officer of Walton Signage

Walton Signage is pleased to announce the appointment of CJ Jernigan as Chief Executive Officer, effective August 31, 2026, marking an important new chapter in the company’s continued growth and evolution.

Jernigan joins Walton following an extensive national search. He brings significant leadership experience in the facility services industry, including responsibility within a large, multi-faceted organization serving customers across multiple markets and service offerings.

While his experience and track record are impressive, what distinguished Jernigan throughout the selection process was something equally important: his genuine care for people, his ability to connect with others, and his enthusiasm for Walton’s people and culture.

“CJ stood out not only because of what he has accomplished, but because of who he is as a leader. We have built this company around the best of the best of the best people, strong vendor relationships, a remarkable customer experience, a culture that means a great deal to me, and a bulletproof balance sheet that gives us the strength and freedom to invest boldly in our future. I wanted a CEO who would value what makes Walton special while also having the experience and vision to lead us into what comes next. I believe CJ is that person.”
Gary Walton, Founder and Executive Chairman

Founded in 1980, Walton has grown into a leading international signage company serving some of the country’s most recognized brands. The company enters this next chapter from a position of strength, with an established customer base, an experienced team, and significant opportunities for continued growth.

Jernigan’s experience is particularly well aligned with Walton’s long-term vision of evolving beyond its traditional signage foundation into a broader, multi-disciplined organization serving customers through multiple products, services, and market channels.

“I am tremendously excited about what lies ahead for Walton. We are not changing what has made this company successful. We are building on it. CJ brings experience that can help us expand what Walton is capable of becoming while preserving the values and culture that got us here.”
Gary Walton, Founder and Executive Chairman

Jernigan’s appointment also represents an important evolution in Walton’s leadership structure. Gary Walton will transition into the role of Executive Chairman, remaining actively involved in the company’s long-term strategy, major investments, and stewardship of the organization while Jernigan assumes responsibility for leading its day-to-day operations and future growth.

For Jernigan, the opportunity is both to lead an established and successful company and to help create its next generation.

“This is not simply a change in leadership. It is the beginning of Walton’s next chapter.”
CJ Jernigan, Chief Executive Officer

About Walton

Walton is a global provider of signage, brand implementation, manufacturing, installation, rollout, maintenance, and program management solutions for leading multi-location organizations. Founded in 1980, Walton combines craftsmanship, global execution capabilities, technology-enabled program management, and lifecycle support to help leading brands build, deploy, maintain, and evolve consistent branded environments at scale.

Website: waltonsignage.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/waltonsignage Media Contact: pr@waltonsignage.com Legal Contact: legal@waltonsignage.com