LeeAnn Bruner
L.A. SIGNS

As the old adage states:  "If you want something done, give it to a busy person."  This is certainly true in the case of this year's Artie Johnson Award recipient, LeeAnn Bruner.

Artie Johnson was a selfless, warm, gracious and welcoming presence for many, many years in the Parkrose Business Association.  She volunteered and participated in every event her busy schedule allowed. LeeAnn Bruner has continued that legacy.  Since joining the PBA, LeeAnn has immersed herself in our annual Cruise-In, serving on the committee almost since the very first day of her membership.  When asked in 2008 to take over the direction of the Cruise-In, LeeAnn accepted without without question.  It is not an easy task to organize and successfully pull-off an event as large and complicated as our Cruise-In.  LeeAnn does, however, make it look easy.

LeeAnn not only does the prep work for the Cruise-In but she works the event on "game" day by answering questions, hauling supplies and conducting various money-raising activities.  She really digs in and gets her hands dirty.  And all the while keeping her business customers in mind and meeting their sign needs (with clean hands, of course!).

Whether it is working on another successful Cruise-In, running a successful business or acting a "Marc Benecke" role, LeeAnn is the kind of person Artie Johnson would be proud to call a fellow Parkrose Business Association member.

- Wayne Stoll