Nate Harris was working at a sign shop in college when he noticed a unique opportunity in the race car graphics market. After graduating from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Nate collaborated his computer science degree with the skills he learned at the sign shop to begin marketing his idea online. From 1997 to 2004, Nate expanded Harris Decals on evenings and weekends while working a full-time job before deciding to concentrate completely on his business. Thirteen years later, Harris Decals now provides graphics for hundreds of race teams across the nation. Harris Decals is a locally owned sign shop providing customers with unique ways to promote their business or organization.  The Harris Decals team can take any concept and apply a brand to decals for products, lettering for vehicles, banners for upcoming tradeshows, or screen printed t-shirts for an event.

Tell me a little about your family. - I have a wonderful wife Stacia and 2 children - Kaden (6), Brenna (3)

What do you see as one of the biggest turning points in your life? - Becoming a father and watching my children learn and grow.

What is your favorite thing to do on a day off? - Anything active.  I enjoy playing golf, basketball and going on a bike ride with my kids.

What is the most unique or interesting thing about you that most people probably don’t know? - I listen to rap music.

What are you the most proud of? - My children.

What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? - Life isn’t fair, get used to it.

What is the one goal you would most like to accomplish? - Continue running Harris Decals until I retire.

How would your friends describe you? - Competitive, driven, hard working

What is your greatest talent that you don’t utilize in your daily work life? - Ability to write software (programmer).

Which talent would you most like to have? - Ability to create unique music.

If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? - I wish I was taller; it would help when wrapping trailers.

What is your favorite book or the last good book you read? - The Bear Necessities of Business by Maxine Clark.

What is your favorite movie? - Dumb and Dumber.

What is your favorite TV show? - Modern Family

What is your favorite Lincoln restaurant? - Chili’s

If you could have dinner with one famous person from the past or present, who would it be? - Henry Ford.  I love to tinker with the flow and processes we use in our business.  I am always trying to improve everything we do.

If our readers would like to contact you, how should they do so? – Phone:  1 (800) 773-2713 or online at www.harrisdecals.com.