About Us

COA: The Company

COA is the clear leader in street furniture across North America, with more experience in the field than any other firm. 

We offer the highest revenue per unit to our municipal partners and provide the widest selection of unique street furniture designs in the market. Municipal partners also benefit from access to unsold advertising space, resulting in the highest yields and occupancy rates in the industry.

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Growth & Reliability

Driven by Innovation and Service Excellence

COA is proud to have never missed a payment to any Municipality or County, with a remarkable 17% annual growth over the past five years.

This success stems from our functional, eco-friendly products, advanced service data systems, effective marketing strategy (98% occupancy and satisfaction), and top-notch maintenance procedures. Our focus on public sponsorship programs has driven unmatched growth in the street furniture advertising industry.

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Service Data Systems
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Core Philosophies

Focused on delivering excellence and results

Executive Team

Incorporated in 1984, COA continues to provide outstanding service to its municipal partners thanks to its dedicated employees.

With years of experience, we understand our clients’ needs and offer expertise, a proven track record, and valuable resources.

We manage over 34,000 units and 10,000 sponsorship clients. Our top-notch service ensures a 75% advertiser renewal rate benefiting both advertisers and the City’s Transit System.

COA Executive Team - Liz
LIZ
GAYFORD
President & CEO
COA Executive Team - Karl
Karl
Rumeo
Director of Municipal Operations
COA Executive Team - Debbie
Debbie
Boyce
Sr. Vice President of Sales and Marketing
COA Executive Team - Keith
Keith
Thompson
Chief Revenue Officer
COA Executive Team - Marc
Marc
Oosterholt
Vice President of Marketing and Sales Municipal Affairs
COA Executive Team - John
John
Apostolopoulos
Director of Municipal Relations

Building Stronger Communities Together

COA’s Charitable Involvement:

In addition to a large number of community events, COA also supports these primary initiatives.

The Gordon and Patricia Gray Animal Welfare Foundation Is all about balancing humanity with nature. This is a foundation designed to help the many small independent groups pursue their goals. Charities are vetted VERY carefully and funds are ONLY directed to causes within which a large percentage of the money goes DIRECTLY to the front line.

  • The Durham Region mayors foundation for the philharmonic
  • The Durham Region mayors annual golf tournament
  • The Richmond Hill mayors annual golf classic
  • The Latcham gallery in Stouffville, Ontario
  • The Varley gallery in Markham, Ontario
  • Big Brothers and Big Sisters
  • Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering – Mayors’ Charity Golf Classic
  • The Latcham Gallery’s – Big Night Out
  • The Frank Scarpitti – Harvest Classic Golf Tournament
  • OLF – CTA & Central Golf Tournament
  • Youth Hockey
  • Whitchurch-Stouffville – 16th Annual Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament
  • Richmond Hill – 20th Annual Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament
  • Pickering’s 9th Annual Easter Parade
  • 2013 Durham Region – Mayors’ Gala for the Philharmonic
  • Youth Football
  • Bradford West Gwillimbury Fire Department
  • Lions of Florida
  • Meals on Wheels of Tampa
  • Florida JCI Junior Chambers of Commerce
  • Big Brothers Big Sister of Tampa Bay
  • Habitat for Humanity of Florida
  • The Children’s Home Inc
  • Boys & Girls Club of Tampa Bay
  • Ybor Chamber of Commerce
  • Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Tampa Bay
  • Kiwanis Club of Southshore
  • United Negro College Fund
  • Special Olympics Florida
  • GFWC Brandon Junior Woman’s Club
  • GFWC Temple Terrace Woman’s Club
  • Abe Brown Ministries
  • Improvement League of Plant City
  • Plant City Lions Club
  • Polk County Education Foundation
  • Step Up for Students
  • Pinellas Park Chamber of Commerce
  • Angels Against Abuse
  • Apopka Woman’s Club
  • Cape Coral Firefighters Benevolent Fun
  • Daniel Memorial
  • Crime Stoppers of Columbia County
  • Just for Girls Inc
  • My Hope Chest
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