FlagSource / JC Schultz Enterprises

FlagSource is a company devoted to making world-class US & Custom flags and banners welcoming clients with custom needs and unique manufacturing requests. 1920 - John & Lillian Schultz began, on their back porch, making fraternal regalia in Chicago. 1950 - The Schultz Manufacturing Company formed between Lillian & her daughter Dorothy's husband, Walter T. Christiansen. 1951 - Rented small store and shop 1956 - J.C. Schultz incorporated. Walter - president, Lillian - VP, Dorothy - Sec/Trea. 1960's - John & Bill, 3rd generation family manufactured a full line of Flags & Banners. 1976 - "FlagSource" trademarked & became synonymous with quality. 1970's - designed & manufactured the first McDonald’s corporate flag, introduced the Nylon II American flag with screen printed stars, used mail order catalogs, popularized "boutique" flags 1984 - the company moved from Northlake to St. Charles, Illinois. 1985 - John T. Christiansen died at age 40 1987 - Walter Christiansen died 1989 - Bill Christiansen resigned 1990 - Janice M. Christiansen became president of the company, working for the company since 1975 in various positions. Fourth generation, Jon and Spencer Christiansen, took active roles in the company. 2005 - Moved from St. Charles to it's current location in Batavia. 2021 - 4th Generation Owner, Spencer Christiansen became President of FlagSource. The company is poised for rapid growth. For a century, FlagSource continues to meet and exceed the needs of its client base and is positioned for further growth in the coming months and years.