Who is Mr. Fix It®?
James Dolbeare, CSM is a media personality who was given the pseudonym "Mr. Fix-It"® for his expertise in appliance repair. The nickname was initially ascribed to him in a Chicago Tribune newspaper article on domestic appliance service in the early nineties.
Dolbeare was prominently featured as an industry expert in the national PBS television broadcast "Ozone: The Hole Story," now regularly seen in high school science classes throughout the United States. He represented the refrigeration industry explaining the new EPA requirements and standards.
Dolbeare has worked on and around many popular movies such as "Return to Me", "Groundhog Day", "Only the Lonely", and "Home Alone: I and III." In the movie "Uncle Buck," James was called upon to rig the microwave to blow up.
An industry expert in the repair of major appliance equipment, James writes and speaks on all matters relevant to the industry: financial, service management, business, security, logistics, technical training, antique ranges, etc. James appears regularly in the Tribune, Sun-Times, Daily Herald, and a large variety of trade publications. He has recently added a blog to this site in which he shares tips on appliance repair and how to deal with appliance repair companies, should you need one.
A Certified Service Manager (NESDA/NARDA 1995), and Certified Appliance Technician (ASC 1982); Dolbeare holds a degree in psychology and political science. Dolbeare sits on the College of DuPage's Technical Advisory board for DAVEA, is a member of the United Servicers Association Industry Relations Commission, and the Appliance Consumer Services Task Force.
An involved citizen, Dolbeare is a plan commissioner for the Village of Schaumburg, a past chairman of the Government Affairs Committee at the Northwest Suburban Association of Commerce and Industry (NSACI), and a founding member of the Schaumburg Business Association. Dolbeare is a regular trainer and speaker for the North American Retail Dealers Association (NARDA), the United Servicers Association (USA), and the Commercial Food Equipment Servicers Association (CFESA).
James Dolbeare, CSM is available for consultations, speaking, and/or training engagements throughout the country. Thorough and engaging, he is affectionately regarded as the "Detective Sipowitz" of the industry. Bio is available by request. He can be contacted at jamesdolbeare@aol.com.