Geeks On Call Franchise - Maryland Woman Redefines the term Computer Geek

For decades, the term "computer geek" usually brought to mind images of a nerdy man with an unsightly appearance and a difficult time getting dates. However, today that very same term carries a different connotation, thanks to an increase in the number of women who have joined the ranks of the computer industry. Doing her part to dispel the antiquated geek image is Laura McInerney, a resident of Columbia, Maryland. McInerney has put her computer experience and business expertise to good use as the owner of two new Franchises with Geeks On Call®, the nation's premier provider of on-site computer services. Serving Columbia and the Inner Harbor, McInerney's franchises extend the reach of the Geeks superior computer services, and further the advancement of female computer geeks everywhere.

McInerney's interest in technology began in the late '80s at the University of Florida, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering. After graduation, she found employment as a software engineer, and over the next four years she gained a mastery of intricate technologies such as embedded systems. When the desire for a change arose, she acquired a new job as a Product Line Manager for a telecommunications company - a position that merged her computer skills with her newfound interest in the field of marketing. For the next nine years she kept busy managing a $120 million product line, gained valuable experience giving lectures and talks at business conferences and other professional speaking engagements, and still found the time to go back to college to earn a Masters of Science in Marketing from John Hopkins University. But her passion for knowledge and self-improvement didn?t stop there; she also received a certificate of Professional Event Management from George Washington University, and is currently enrolled at Columbia Community College, where she continues to absorb as much knowledge as possible. McInerney's brilliant mind, proven computer skills, and knack for marketing will serve her well as she begins a new chapter in her life as a businesswoman and official "Geek." Echoing this sentiment is the President of Geeks On Call®, Walter Ewell, who proclaimed that "With her skill set, Laura McInerney is poised for rapid success. I'm certain she'll be a role model for others who are considering a career in the information-technology industry."

With the addition of McInerney's franchises, Columbia and the Inner Harbor now have access to the same dependable computer services that have made Geeks On Call® a trusted name throughout the state of Maryland. The premise of Geeks On Call® is simple: gone are the days of lugging computers to a local technician for updates or repairs. Instead, Geeks On Call® brings complete computer support directly to homes and businesses. Everything a Geeks technician needs to complete his tasks is nestled inside the high-profile "Geek-mobile," a sleek, patriot-blue Chrysler PT Cruiser that proudly displays the Geeks On Call® logo. Founded in 1999, Geeks On Call® initially served the areas of Norfolk and Virginia Beach, VA. In response to its tremendous success, Geeks launched its first Franchise in April 2001. Since then, Geeks On Call® has skyrocketed to success, establishing over 70 franchises throughout the United States. This rapid growth is a reflection of the public's hunger for quality on-site computer assistance. Prior to Geeks On Call®, residential customers in need of computer support often faced tremendous expense and lengthy down-time, with no guarantee of satisfaction. The expedient, reliable services provided by Geeks On Call® have also become a necessity for small businesses, giving them exposure to licensed technicians?and eliminating the cost of hiring a full-time IT staff.

Currently Geeks On Call® offers service in the following areas: Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads, VA; Washington, D.C.; Charlotte and Raleigh/Durham, NC; Annapolis, Baltimore, Columbia, Gaithersburg, Germantown, and Rockville, MD; Plano, Denton, and Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX; Colorado Springs, CO; Kansas City, MO; and Jacksonville and Daytona Springs, FL.