Press Release: TEMPE, AZ–Some of the industry’s best were recognized with awards during MasterTech Expo 2024, held March 3-6 at the Mesa Convention Center in Mesa, Ariz.
“MasterTech Expo 2024 was a huge success, and we wanted to recognize those individuals as well as the companies that make our industry such a great place to work and do business,” said Bryan Schmitt, MasterTech founder/CEO/president. “I have such immense respect for those that have dedicated their professional lives in order to create a better community for all of us. Our awards put a spotlight on those who have gone above and beyond.”
The MasterTech 2024 award winners include:
- Future Tech: Jonathon Baugh
- Best of Light: Justin Kush
- Master Clean Wire: Dean Beyett
- Master Fabricator: Justin Marks
- Lifetime Achievement: Gary E. Bell
- Build Off Challenge: Red Team (Ata Ehdaivan; Angel Rivera; Javier Gutierrez, Jr.)
- Clean Wire Challenge: Pierce Barrett
- Manufacture Awards:
- Best Booth Experience: MSC
- Best Training Experience: Rockford Fosgate
- Best Demo Vehicle Experience: Orca Design
Schmitt also received the Chip Foose Automotive Trade Educator – Lifetime Achievement Award during the event.
Schmitt concluded, “All of the awards are well earned. These individuals and companies not only show a commitment to excellence, but inspire the rest of us to be even better. We are already looking forward to next year’s expo and competitions.”
MasterTech Expo was created as a comprehensive learning and networking event that intersects multiple disciplines in the automotive aftermarket customization and business spaces. Whether interior trimmers, car audio installation technicians, fabricators, business leaders or visionary entrepreneurs, its audience is broad-reaching, diverse, creative and talented. MasterTech’s training approach and content is unequaled, and its hand-selected exhibitor partners are the premier companies in their respective industries.
About MasterTech Expo
MasterTech Expo is an event where aftermarket automotive electrical, upholstery, fabrication, design and automation professionals come together to learn, collaborate and define the next generation of vehicle interior customization in a process-driven atmosphere. MasterTech Expo is March 3-6, 2024 in Mesa, AZ.
For more information, please visit www.mastertechexpo.com.
