Former Ralph Lauren Executive Becomes Successful Geek

For eight years, Chris Isham was a successful account executive who managed a three million dollar territory for the Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation in New York. During this time, Mr. Isham's passion for computers and technology lingered in the back of his mind, continually nagging him. Eventually he followed his heart and joined the IT industry, which led him directly to Geeks On Call®. Mr. Isham recently opened his second Geeks' franchise, and no doubt will make it another rousing success.

While working for Polo Ralph Lauren, Mr. Isham was the first person his co-workers called when they needed emergency computer support. Evidently the company's computer help-desk was rather lackluster at the time (it was jokingly referred to as the "helpless desk"), and Mr. Isham's extensive computer knowledge saved the day on multiple occasions. Realizing that his penchant for computers was his true calling, Mr. Isham parted ways with Polo Ralph Lauren and began an exciting career in the IT field.

Initially Mr. Isham designed websites for numerous companies, and was on the verge of forming his own computer support company when he happened to see one of those infamous Geeks television commercials. Quickly Mr. Isham decided that rather than start his own computer company, it would be more beneficial to purchase his own Geeks On Call® franchise. Shortly thereafter he joined the Geeks family, and in June 2002 he opened a Geeks Franchise in Severna Park, MD. In just six months his business has boomed with success, and this has enabled him to open a new franchise serving Towson and Baltimore, MD. Finally, Towson, Baltimore, and their surroundings can enjoy the same high-quality, on-site computer support that the rest of Maryland has come to rely on.

Geeks On Call® is the 21st-century equivalent of an old-fashioned doctor who makes house calls; a mobile Geeks technician brings comprehensive computer services directly to the doorsteps of homes and businesses. This expedient, on-site computer support is a welcomed alternative to the impersonal retailers and local technicians who require customers to disassemble their computer systems and lug all of the components to the store. Thanks to Geeks On Call®, these customers no longer have to experience lengthy computer downtime or endure outrageous fees for slow, unreliable computer support. In particular the services provided by Geeks On Call® have found success with small businesses that cannot afford to hire a full-time IT staff. Now everyone can have access to superior computer repairs, upgrades, troubleshooting, training, and networking, without emptying their wallets.

Launched in 1999, Geeks On Call® began its operations in Norfolk and Virginia Beach, VA, where it experienced immediate success. Overwhelmed by the public's hunger for dependable computer support, Geeks On Call® realized the only way to satisfy its ballooning customer base would be to franchise the company. In April 2001 the first Geeks offspring was planted, and in the past year-and-a-half nearly 70 Franchises have been cultivated throughout the United States.