Jordan Wilson
Experience: Jordan originally worked for Chris when he originally owned “The Laptop Man Townsville” from the age of 14 years. From the age of 16 till now he has worked in various IT businesses and Telstra for over 4 years. In August 2019 Chris had a position advertised to be filled, Jordan and Chris had always stayed in contact throughout his years roaming, so when Jordan called and said, “I just saw your advertisement for a position vacant” Chris replied with “just tell me the day and time you want to start young fella”. It was like Jordan had finally come home. Jordan has always been destined for a career in IT of some sort. He has certainly chiseled out a path with us a “The Computer Workshop Group”. I have known him since he was a kid. He has always had the customers best interests at heart and is one of the most patient techs I have ever had working for me. He has developed into a fine young man. He has found a niche in our Systems Team (even though he is an incredibly capable workshop tech as well). Jordan asks “A LOT” of questions because he has to understand everything. His desire to learn is unlike anyone else you have ever met. When we get a new device in the office to test, Jordan is the first person to take it to a corner or a test bench to play with it to learn all about it. Truthfully he just loves playing with anything IT. So with well over 10 years of experience Jordan has made a permanent position in our team through his great customer focused attitude and his hard work ethic. He’s currently also working with Adrian to get his Open Cablers License.
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When he is not playing with IT, he is playing with his cars or motorbikes. He constantly watches “how to” video’s online to learn instead of free to air TV. You can get him to do almost anything if you feed him and incentivize him with chicken, ham or cheese in any form. Oh, and he does have a better half and 2 very cute boys.Jessica Gunther
Experience: Jess has joined the team with a wealth of experience and knowledge, having a background in HR, Office Management, Retail and Customer Service. She has over 23 years’ experience as a bookkeeper, making her an incredible asset to our team. After traveling around in 2022, Jess found her way to, beautiful, sunny Townsville, where she commenced her employment here at The Computer Workshop Group April 2023. Jess enjoys going "glamping" in her camper trailer / caravan, while traveling around Queensland and New South Wales with her husband, two daughters, and two toy poodles.
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We are excited to welcome Jess to the Administration team. Our business is growing every day, and with it our staff team is expanding. Keep your eyes, and ears open for all our new faces.Adrian Warhurst
Experience: Adrian has a Masters Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and joined the team in October 2020. He comes with 27 years in the Electronic and Networking fields. He was the Lead Technical Advisor for a telecommunications company for 4 years and a remote area service tech for an infrastructure telecommunications company for 5 years before that. He’s also owned and operated his own Audio Visual and Electrical installation company for over 10 years so he knows the challenges faced by small businesses and the importance of reliable network solutions for your business. Adrian’s experience is unparalleled. He has a class 2 Open Cablers License and is mentoring some of the young guys through getting qualified to have Open Cablers Licenses. We are certainly lucky to have Adrian on the team. Our scope of works has certainly increased since Adrian has joined us.
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In his spare time Adrian enjoys working on his old VK Holden Commodore and renovating houses. He’s a volunteer at the PCYC as a driver training instructor with underprivileged youth.David Whiffin
Experience: David joined the team at “The Computer Workshop Townsville” in September 2016 after he sold his business “XenTek Computer and Laptop Repairs” to Chris. Dave worked in IT in Western Australia and South East Queensland for over 15 years until he moved to Townsville in 2008. Since 2008 Dave’s knowledge and skills have increased each and every day. We consider Dave one of our senior IT service consultants - not because of his age but because, if you give him a job, consider it done. You don’t even need to follow it up. Give it to Dave, it’s done. His absolute specialties include Office 365, Website Hosting & Migration and all things DNS related. He has the ability to pick up anything on the fly. He now has well over 20 years of experience and is not only our friend but an incredible technician. We are lucky to have him.
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David is a dedicated husband and father and outside of work enjoys building websites and the finer things in life.Taylor Willis
Experience: Taylor joined the team September 2021. Prior to starting with us at “The Computer Workshop Group”, she spent 3 enjoyable years working at a local hospitality establishment. It was here that Chris met Taylor and was undoubtably impressed by her professionalism and friendly nature. With an outgoing and joyous approach to her work and customer service, Taylor is a wonderful asset to the team.
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Taylor was born and raised in Charters Towers. With a dream of travelling, she spent 18 months living and working in London, England. Returning to Australia, Taylor relocated with her family to Townsville. Spending her time with her adorable American Staffy, Tater. Taylor enjoys kayaking and paddle boarding to relax and recharge. Plus, she is always up for a game of tennis!Flynn Kearney
Experience: Commencing his after-school position with The Computer Workshop Group since 2021, Flynn is very interested in all things computers and technology. This young man shows wonderful promise and diligence in all he does, and we look forward to seeing Flynn continue to grow in this field. His polite manner and work ethic are why we love having Flynn on the team.
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Flynn moved from Melbourne to Townsville 5 years ago when his family decided they needed a lifestyle change. He’s adjusted to the tropics and found it easy to make friends and found Townsvillians easy to get along with. While he does miss the family back in Melbourne, he definitely enjoys the warmer weather and laidback way of life. One defining factor about Flynn is his mullet which started as a joke with his father. “Business in the front, party at the back!”Jens Kappes-Lowry
Experience: Jens has returned to the fold having first started with us in October 2020. He thought he’d give working in the mines a go but missed the stimulating environment of The Computer Workshop tech bay. His eagerness to pull things apart and put them back together again made him to perfect candidate for Tech Bay Supervisor. Essentially, he had no formal qualifications prior to working with us but he is an avid “tinkerer” like all the other techs here which sits in good stead with us. His technical skills level has grown exponentially since starting with us. Eight years of retail experience has helped him deal with the diverse clientele who call on us for help. He has made himself a vital part of our team.
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Jens doesn’t like to talk about himself but we’ve noticed he’s very much a gaming enthusiast. He’s already come up with an all-in-one gaming bundle to tap in to a more exciting field of computer building. Outside of work, Jens has a passion for fast cars. Best he doesn’t get a work vehicle.Riley Creuco-Garard
Experience: Riley started as an after-school trainee in 2022, he applied for a job with us after seeing an Ad on Facebook. It’s been a few years since that, and he proved to be a fast learner and can be told something once and he does it. His intelligence and sense of humour make a winning combination for his position, clients appreciate his customer service skills! Riley's positive attitude, multitasking abilities, and willingness to assist others have not gone unnoticed by the team.
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Riley is a born and bred Townsville boy with a fascination for all things IT. He loves pulling apart computers to find out how they work and spends his spare time socialising with friends and gaming. He graduated year 12 in 2022 where he's continued to work with us full time. Initially Riley worked part time while studying, with his favorite subjects being Digital Solutions and Information, and Communciation and Technology.Jason Meracis
Experience: Jason joined the team in late July 2022, not long after his wife Karolina joined the team as Admin Officer. He originally came to help our technicians as we needed another pair of hands for the increased workload we have experienced. He soon proved very capable and though we rarely employ “family” we considered his talents too valuable to lose. Jason brings to the team a plethora of knowledge and experience in electronics and engineering with his specialty in robotics. Even though he brings so much talent and skill, his humble quiet attitude and eagerness for excellence has made him an integral part of the team. He’s often seen working quietly and deftly in the background just getting jobs done with a minimum of fuss.