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Pros Full Throttle Banquet

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Will Haddock
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Mar 17, 2025
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6min
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Pros Full Throttle Banquet: A Night of Champions, Competition, and Celebration

The Pros Full Throttle Banquet was an electrifying evening of competition, recognition, and high-energy celebrations. Hosted by Freedom Solar Pros, this premier event brought together top performers, industry leaders, and rising stars to honor their achievements, push the limits of excellence, and set the stage for another record-breaking year.

Ground Wars: The Ultimate Blitz Battle

One of the night’s biggest highlights was the Ground Wars competition, a head-to-head blitz challenge where the most aggressive teams battled it out to claim dominance. These high-intensity team-driven competitions proved who had the strongest blitz execution across multiple months:

  • January Ground War Winner: Legends (Drivin Division) - Accepted by Honea on behalf of Keaton Mott
  • February Ground War Winner: Sovereign - Chase Hanley led his team to victory
  • November Ground War Winner: Cerberus (Drivin Division) - Austin Hakim, Mark Gederos, Xander Davis took the crown

All-American Club: The 25 Installs Milestone

Reps who achieved 25 installs in a single quarter not only solidified their elite status but also earned equity in the company. The banquet recognized all the high-achieving All-American reps who made it to the leaderboard, highlighting their commitment and impact.

Slayer: The NBA Finals Dream Team

A fan-favorite competition, Slayer is a three-person, bracket-style elimination contest where the best team takes home the ultimate prize: an exclusive NBA Finals experience with Josh Sluyter and company.

  • Slayer Champions: Bouknight - Featuring Doug Hotz, Adam Hayes, and Azro Abuzukar.

Smash Pros: Four Weeks of Elite Team Battles

Smash Pros took competition to another level, pitting four-person teams against each other in a four-week-long battle. The best-performing teams earned exclusive Pros gear and the top team won a ProXP Trip.

  • Week 1: Bang Bros – Alex Winters (Top Rep), Christopher Nazario (Top Setter)
  • Week 2: Solar Bubbies – Kaden Walker (Top Rep), Cobi Walker (Top Setter)
  • Week 3: Los Gordos – Karltrell Taylor (Top Rep), Arthur Beals (Top Setter)
  • Week 4: RL + LR – Danielle Bilskey (Top Closer), Nathaniel Tonnessen (Top Setter)

Resurgence: The Ultimate Endurance Test

Only the most resilient and consistent competitors made it through the Resurgence challenge. Each week, only the top percentage of reps survived, making the competition even more intense. The final victor? Team Johnson, dominating the field and walking away with top honors.

Champions of the Night: Best Teams and Divisions

The competition continued as the top teams and divisions were crowned:

  • AAA Conference Champions: Satori (Infinite Division)
  • Pro Conference Champions: United (Evolve Division)
  • Top Teams Overall:
    • 5th Place: United
    • 4th Place: Vitality
    • 3rd Place: Extreme
    • 2nd Place: Solar Money Gang
    • 1st Place: GHST
  • Top Regions:
    • 5th Place: Prime
    • 4th Place: Freedom Fighters
    • 3rd Place: Evolution
    • 2nd Place: Relentless
    • 1st Place: HAVOC

Pros Elite: The Best of the Best

The Pros Elite club represents the highest echelon of performers. This year’s inductees included:

  • Alex Winters
  • Doug Hotz
  • Xander Davis
  • Mason Mahaffie
  • Chase Hanley

The Best in the Business: Top 10 Setters & Closers

Top 10 Setters:

  1. Cole Chamberlain (1st)
  2. Daniel Lynn (2nd)
  3. Thomas Moss (3rd)
  4. Erick Casillan & Cobi Walker (T4)
  5. Evan Droste (6th)
  6. Curtis Januik (7th)
  7. Alex Tirado & Penny Elzey (T8)
  8. Wyatt Fields (10th)

Top 10 Closers:

  1. Alex Winters (1st – 3x PRO OF THE YEAR Winner – DYNASTY)
  2. Doug Hotz (2nd)
  3. Xander Davis (3rd)
  4. Mason Mahaffie (4th)
  5. Chase Hanley (5th)
  6. Ricardo Luna (6th)
  7. Gabriel De Leon & Gabriel Guardia (T7)
  8. Felix Montenegro (9th)
  9. Jared Brough (10th)

Breakout Year Award: The Rising Stars

  • Gabe De Leon
  • Peter Klien

Serve & Elevate Award: Making a Difference

  • Hesham Mohamed was honored for donating the most to the Give Freedom campaign, embodying the spirit of giving back.

Unforgettable Keynote Speakers

The event featured powerhouse speakers who left the audience inspired and fired up for the year ahead:

  • Josh Sluyter (CEO of Freedom Solar Pros)
  • Ben Kjar (Motivational Speaker)
  • Tim Tebow (Legendary Athlete & Speaker)

The Grand Prize: Porsche 911 Giveaway

The most anticipated moment of the night was the Porsche 911 Giveaway. The stunning sports car was awarded to Reama Brownlee, marking an unforgettable milestone in her career.

Final Thoughts

The Pros Full Throttle Banquet was a night filled with fierce competition, well-deserved recognition, and moments that will be remembered for years to come. With a culture built on excellence, resilience, and ambition, this event proved once again why Freedom Solar Pros continues to dominate the industry.

As the Pros family looks ahead, one thing is certain: the best is yet to come!

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