New Bedford, MA Poyant, a sign manufacturer and branding specialist serving local, regional, and national organizations has named Jeanne Surprenant, associate project manager. In her role, Surprenant supports clients of Dion Signs, the newly acquired sign company founded in Central Falls, R.I. in 1989. She handles multiple accounts, including Southcoast Health, Burger King, Carpionato Group, Bank Newport and Navigant Credit Union. She is tasked with completing her projects on time, on budget and meeting the highest quality standards. 

Surprenant uses her previous experience outside the industry to help her assess situations quickly and minimize project threats. During her time at Poyant, Surprenant has attended the NSSA Sign Expo and has completed training with the International Sign Association in digital signage, project management, and sign design.