2025 Micro Soldering Champion
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 for me to fix and then sell on Craigslist. 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 was opened June 1, 2010 in New Bern, NC. Working as a Marine during the day, he would come in after work to complete repairs at his business. His wife would work the store during the day with the one employee. Beau left the Marines in 2012, and continued with the business until present day. iFixNC repairs pretty much anything electronic, whatever a customer needs.
2025 Lcd Swap Champion
Samuel Lansberry is the owner of LightningRepairs in Lafayette Indiana.
LightningRepairs prides itself on having the fastest turnaround times & best customer service in Lafayette & surrounding areas. They have over 400 five-star reviews, with a perfect 5.0 average.
2025 Protection Pro Installation Winner
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.
2024 Micro Soldering Champion
Fernando defended his 2023 title and won 2024! We look forward to him defending his title in 2025! 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 for the past 5 years, Fernando combines his extensive expertise with a commitment to providing reliable, high-quality repairs.
2024 Innovation Award
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 this 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.
2024 Bull Dog Award
Brian Ahern is widely recognized among his peers as the “Bulldog” due to his unwavering commitment to supporting partners and assisting repair shops—a rare quality in the industry. He earned this nickname for his unapologetic advocacy on behalf of repair shops, always prioritizing their best interests. Brian is known for his tenacity in standing up for those who deserve it and his relentless pursuit of justice. As one of the founders of the Repairs First Association and the Gadget Repair Expo, Brian also brings extensive experience in the repair industry, including his tenure at CPR Cell Phone Repair and ownership of a multi-unit chain.
2023 Micro Soldering Champion
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 for the past 5 years, Fernando combines his extensive expertise with a commitment to providing reliable, high-quality repairs.
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. He offers a wide range of B2B Micro Soldering Services, reach him by clicking below.
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, To contact her click below.
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