Since 1986, The Sign Language Company has provided qualified interpreters throughout California and across the U.S. Headquartered in Los Angeles, The Sign Language Company has established an enviable reputation in a wide array of settings. Services are provided in the fields of Education, Medicine, Law, Mental Health, High Tech fields, Business (job interviews, conferences, seminars, training classes and workshops). We have unique expertise in the Entertainment Industry serving as the preferred agency for Theatre, Television (including commercials, music videos, and Public Service Announcements) and Film. We are known as the global “boutique” agency providing the finest talent with exceptional customer service.
Meet Our Staff
Bill Pugin – President/CEO
Bill Pugin believes people can master the skills of powerful communication by being open to life’s experiences and developing natural tools of social observation. Signing started Pugin on his road to discovery. His sister, Mary Anne, is deaf and his great affection toward her inspired him to learn sign language. He attended Gallaudet University, a university for the Deaf in Washington DC, where he completed his formal training in Sign Language Interpreting in 1979.
Ann Apple – Director of Client Services
Since 2002, Ann has been the warm and professional voice you hear when calling The Sign Language Company for Interpreting Services. Ann is known by clients and interpreters for her exceptional ability to match ideal service providers to the particular need. Ann brings her excellent organizational and communication skills to The Sign Language Company after years in the Corporate and Educational fields. Ann’s experience in these diverse environments along with her years of experience with The Sign Language Company have honed her talents interacting with both clients and interpreters making all who are in contact with her feel they are getting the personal and individual attention they deserve.
Todd Curran – Customer and Client Liaison
Todd brings a unique global perspective to The Sign Language Company. After completing his education in Canada and England, Todd worked in New York City, Toronto, and Vancouver prior to joining The Sign Language Company team in Los Angeles. Todd is known for his superior multi-tasking skills and exceptional attention to detail. Todd relates easily to people of varying backgrounds, and has established a reputation for ‘going above and beyond’ to satisfy client requests.
Evelyn Hunter – Director of Marketing and Outreach
Evelyn brings nearly 20 years of marketing, sales and customer service expertise to The Sign Language Company. She has worked for a variety of corporate firms assisting in the development of marketing programs, sales, public relations and sales promotion programs for business to business and consumer clients in industries such as healthcare, insurance, consumer packaged goods, transportation, Real Estate and financial services. Specific client experience includes Delta Air Lines, Coca Cola, BBDO Advertising Agency, Lifetouch, and Drees Homes. Evelyn earned a graduate degree from Auburn University and maintains the philosophy that “good old-fashioned basics in today’s marketing arena are still key. Listening to the customer’s needs and priorities, providing individual solutions while avoiding a cookie cutter approach, remaining accessible – always striving to build and maintain a productive relationship with each client.”
Jesse – Professional Paper Shredder
Jesse comes to The Sign Language Company by way of a previous position in Marina Del Rey as an “unwanted paper shredder”. Luckily, we were able to get our paws on him. We had no bone to pick with his past, and knowing we weren’t barking up the wrong tree with this young fellow, we continue to be treated with his presence. He’s being groomed for an advanced position, but for the time being he’s willing to sit and stay where he is.