ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

 

Jeff Klingberg (THS/1988)  

Jeff Klingberg graduated from Timberline High School in 1986 and is now the Owner of SIGN-A-RAMA, a full service sign center located in Lacey. Klingberg has been working in the automotive industry for 25 years and opened his store May of 2011 with his wife and 3 employees.

After high school Klingberg received his AA in Automotive Technology and later attended Arizona Automotive Institute, graduating in 1988. He also is an alumni of Lydia Hawk Elementary and Nisqually Middle School. In high school Klingberg lettered in soccer and diving. “My automotive instructor taught me the importance of being passionate about my chosen career path,” said Klingberg. 

Today, Klingberg is a strong supporter of the community. He is a member of many local organizations such as the Lacey Chamber of Commerce and Olympia Master Builders. “North Thurston Public Schools gave me a good educational experience and a sense of community that was fostered while growing up in the area. This has stuck with me and now I can give back to the community I grew up in.”

“The best part of my job is giving employees and customers a great place to do business, having the opportunity to provide employment and satisfied customers! Qualities I look for in an employee are persistence, dedication and good communication skills.”

Klingberg is married with 2 boys, one who attended River Ridge and the other who is currently at North Thurston.  In his free time he loves to play volleyball, soccer, racquetball, ping pong and spend time with his family camping.