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Meet the Team
Meet our Team!!
Grand Rapids North - Plainfield
5278 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-3661
Denise T. - Store Manager
- Has been with Village for 14 years
- Originally from the West coast
- Boasts an impressive stable of bikes including a Liv Avail Advanced Pro 1, Specialized Turbo Vado 6.0, Specialized Ariel Comp, and a Specialized Fatboy Expert for snowy days
- Fond of wildlife; just not when cycling.
- Ideal day on a bike would be: “Sunny miles (around Torch Lake) with great food (hamburgers and pizza-NOT at the same time!) and my family!"
Michael M. - Senior Service Manager
- Service manager for our GR North/Plainfield store.
- An avid blues and jump-jive guitarist.
- Gigs with a band as often as Covid-19 restrictions will allow.
- Prefers gravel.
- Can often be found behind the wheel of a convertible heading off on an adventure with the love of his life and his guitar.
Kurt H.
- Originally from Grand Rapids.
- A committed “all-rounder” with bike disciplines.
- Majored in both Secondary Mathematics Education and Philosophy.
- Rode 1,100 miles on a self-supported cycling tour to Baltimore, Maryland last summer.
- Has amassed an amazing collection of rides including a Specialized TriCross; Giant Talon; VeloForma Fixed Gear; Gravity Single Speed; Barracuda A2E Mountain Bike (currently his project bike); and a Trek 2300 with modern components.
MP
- Pint-sized dynamo.
- Proudly pilots an eBike; doesn't judge you for not.
- Splits her time between Grand Rapids and Florida.
- Constantly embodies patience and understanding.
- Thinks dogs are the best people.
Grand Rapids South - Kentwood
5991 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Kentwood, MI 49508
(616) 455-4870
Josh B. - Store Manager
- Returning to Grand Rapids after spending a year in Florida.
- Grew up in Glannallen, Alaska
- A Marvel Comics fan who likes road and gravel riding equally
- Rides a Specialized Diverge; dreams of owning a Tarmac
- When not on the bike he enjoys computer games and thoroughly enjoys watching GCN (Global Cycling Network) videos.
William O.
Dan P. - Store Manager
- Originally from Grand Rapids.
- Degree in Manufacturing Engineering from FSU.
- Currently rides a Pivot 429 SL, but is jonesing for a Specialized S-Works Epic.
- Fond of sushi, beer, rides in the evening and Three Stooges marathons.
- Likes to go fishing when not in the shop or on a bike.
Chris V. - Asst. Store Manager
Joe M.
- A graduate of Ferris State University with a degree in business administration.
- A confirmed roadie.
- Favorite route: (Leonard St. West to the Lakeshore) whenever he can, so long as it's mid-to-late morning/early afternoon.
- Rides his beloved 2016 Specialized Roubaix Pro Disc with aplomb.
- Fond of fried chicken and a good wheat beer.
Jesse D.
- Currently Service manager at Jenison.
- Has the distinction of having worked at ALL four of our shops.
- Originally from Hart.
- Studied manufacturing engineering at Ferris and Cornel
- Prefers MTB to all other forms of cycling.
Dave A.
Zack M.
Patrick F.
Fitness Service & Repair
Zeko
Corporate - Main Office
Cory B. - Owner
- With Village in one capacity or another for over 30 years.
- Started as a seasonal sales associate sweeping the floors.
- An avid mountain biker since the age of 10.
- When asked the thing he loves most about owning VBF: "Being able to help people love the sport that I love so much!"
- Favorite food: cheeseburgers.
Greg T. - Marketing
- With Village since 2017.
- Started in seasonal sales.
- Roadie at heart; rides (not at the same time) a Specialized Tarmac, Trek Madone 9, and a Bianchi Oltre XR4; still not a bike snob.
- Originally from Southern California.
- Favorite post-ride beverage: chocolate milk.
