About Us
Comp-U-Save was founded in 2004 by Erik Koelling, less than a year after graduating from Milikin University, with a bachelors degree in Business Entrepeneurship. From the start, Comp-U-Save has focused on selling refurbished computer equipment and helping customers solve technology problems. Over the years we have grown from a 1 man show to a team of four.
The pictures below are of our first 2 locations which are across the street from our current location.
Why Choose Us
Our Mission
• Offering customers an alternative to always buying new.
• Saving customers money & saving waste from going to the landfills.
• Helping our customers use technology to solve their problems.
Our Staff
Erik Koelling - President & Founder
Erik founded Comp-U-Save in 2004. He has worked with computers his entire life and has been involved in the PC sales and service industry for over 20 years. In 2003 he graduated from Millikin University in Decatur, IL with a bachelors degree in business entrepreneurship.
Tom Austin - Lead Computer Technician
With over 15 years experience. Tom is our lead repair tech. He helps make sure all jobs are finished correctly and promptly. Tom both repairs and refurbishes computers. He also assists with all camera installations, wireless networks and wired network installs. As well as installing various audio visual equipment for livestreaming events.
Mike Levoy - Computer Technician
Mike is our primary refurbishing technician. He also helps keep the store stocked and clean.
TJ - Computer Technician
TJ is our newest repair technician. He has several year experience repairing computers.