Priority Architectural Graphics was founded in 1995 by CEO Juliana Choy Sommer.
The company’s roots began with the design and production of custom engraving for local businesses and is now the Bay Area leader in commercial architectural graphics and signage in the Bay Area.
Company Timeline
1995
Company founded as Priority Engraving.
1998
Manufactured and installed signs in CA State Civic Center, the first Design/Build Project for the State of California.
2000
Moved into current headquarters at 1596 Hudson Street in San Francisco.
2008
Moved in-house project management to the cloud to streamline client production process.
2016
Began 3D printing for all ADA compliant signage using innovative, new fabrication technology.
2017
Moved all field-to-office coordination to the cloud to ensure real-time communication with client project teams.
2018
Priority Architectural Graphics is recognized by State Senator Scott Wiener as San Francisco’s awardee for California Small Business Day.
2020
The company is honored by the San Francisco Business Times as one of the fastest growing private companies in the Bay Area.
2021
Priority Architectural Graphics is awarded "Minority Enterprise Business of the Year" by ASIAN Inc.
2021
Priority merges with VKK Signmakers in the South Bay adding a 10,000 square foot Redwood City production facility to its new 8,000 square foot location in San Francisco.
2024
Proudly helped open Harvey Milk Terminal One at SFO as part of the talented construction team.
2025
Maria Santana named President of Company.