After 14 years of service in the United States Air Force, Richard “Dick” Wilson and his wife Marie chose to make Alaska their home. Shortly after leaving the military, the couple purchased a small barricade and sign company located in a Quonset hut on Mountain View Drive. They grew the business by acquiring contracts with Enstar Natural Gas, the Anchorage Telephone Utility, and the Municipality of Anchorage to provide 24-hour traffic control services. It was a busy time in the growth of Anchorage and the couple involved their entire family in the business operations. By the time the Alaska Pipeline construction began, they were fabricating their own barricades and signs. They were active in the American Traffic Safety Services Association and brought many new and innovative devices to Alaska for roadway safety. They partnered with 3M Alaska to ensure that highway signs were built with the best materials and to the highest standards.