
The Best In Repair,
On The Record.
Every Gadget Repair Expo crowns champions in the octagon and honors the people pushing the repair industry forward. Here is the full roll of honor.
Our Newest
Champions.
The most recent winners crowned at the Gadget Repair Expo.



Previous Awards
& Champions.
Every champion and honoree from past Gadget Repair Expo events.

Beau Dorsey
Beau started iFixNC out of his house in 2008, while an active duty Marine. He was looking for a way to supplement his income, and was really good at fixing things. Beau would post ads on Craigslist to buy broken devices, and meet up with people every weekend to buy broken electronics to fix and then resell. After a few years of that, he had too many customers coming by the house, and decided it was time for a storefront. The first location opened June 1, 2010 in New Bern, NC. iFixNC repairs pretty much anything electronic, whatever a customer needs.

Samuel Lansberry
Samuel Lansberry is the owner of LightningRepairs in Lafayette, Indiana. LightningRepairs prides itself on having the fastest turnaround times and best customer service in Lafayette and the surrounding areas, with over 400 five-star reviews and a perfect 5.0 average.

Rebekah Kenney
Rebekah Kenney is a driven entrepreneur and co-owner of Cell Phone Repair Weatherford and Cell Phone Repair Mineral Wells. She launched her first store just before meeting her husband, and together they've grown the business into a trusted tech repair resource for small towns west of Fort Worth, Texas. Their success is built on hands-on service, community focus, and a shared passion for building something of their own.

Fernando Quishpe
Fernando defended his 2023 title and won again in 2024. Fernando Quishpe is a skilled cell phone and mobile device technician with 22 years of experience repairing and servicing a wide range of devices. Based in Philadelphia, Fernando combines extensive expertise with a commitment to reliable, high-quality repairs.



Jeremy Kwaterski
Jeremy is widely regarded as the “Godfather of the Repair Industry” in recognition of his pioneering role as the founder of CPR Cell Phone Repair. Building on that success, he also established the Repairs First Association and the Gadget Repair Expo. His unwavering commitment to advancing and supporting the repair industry continues to drive innovation and growth within the field.

Brad Broome
Brad brings extensive experience in people management, honed through his tenure at CPR Cell Phone Repair, as well as leadership roles with various brands and as one of the founders of the Repairs First Association and the Gadget Repair Expo. His commitment to supporting individuals, empowering managers, and guiding district managers to effectively lead their teams is invaluable to an industry centered on people development and success.

Brian Ahern
Brian Ahern is widely recognized among his peers as the “Bulldog” due to his unwavering commitment to supporting partners and assisting repair shops. He earned the nickname for his unapologetic advocacy on behalf of repair shops, always prioritizing their best interests. As one of the founders of the Repairs First Association and the Gadget Repair Expo, Brian also brings extensive repair industry experience, including his tenure at CPR Cell Phone Repair and ownership of a multi-unit chain.

Fernando Quishpe
Fernando Quishpe is a skilled cell phone and mobile device technician with 22 years of experience in repairing and servicing a wide range of devices. Based in Philadelphia, Fernando combines his extensive expertise with a commitment to providing reliable, high-quality repairs.

Dusten Mahathy
Dusten Mahathy has been micro soldering since 2019 and is the owner of GeekBoy Repairs. Dusten is also well known for his CPRST News on the Cell Phone Repair Shop Talk Facebook Group. He is the winner of the 2022 GRE San Antonio, Texas Championship and offers a wide range of B2B micro soldering services.

Nicole Russell
Nicole is the CEO of CellBotics, CTO of Repairs First and one of the founders of the Gadget Repair Expo with a focus on marketing and client relations. She offers a wide range of training solutions and consulting.
Next Champion Could Be You.
Competitions return at GRE 7.0 in Nashville, March 30 & 31, 2027. Winners are added to this page after every show.



