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Meet Our Team
OUR PEOPLE MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE
We have a team that knows what it's like to start a new sport or activity, and understands how daunting it can be to try something for the first time. Whether you're a beginner or competing at the highest level, the Pro Bike + Run team is here to help coach you in every way to achieve your goals and more.
We have five locations around Pittsburgh close to some great trails, roads and tracks, and our team organizes group rides and runs to give you options and motivation to stay active. We believe in the power of community and the connections it can create. All of our stores have a focused, local community area where you can see what’s going.
Our biomechanics experts are here to help everyone reduce and recover from injuries, gain knowledgeable about the body and be comfortable during and after riding or running. We will assess your body and match or adjust products to support you. Join one of our committed fitness enthusiasts in one of our many educational clinics. Learn about our learnings after a lifetime of fitness dedication, and the solutions we use.
Our professional mechanics use a multi-point check process for every bike that comes in to and goes out of our workshops to ensure that you have a worry free and reliable ride. Come for a run, or join us on a ride. But always bring your fun!
Monroeville
Ben F
Bike Sales
About Ben
What year did you start working?
2019
When did you start running or riding?
1962
Favorite place to run/ride:
Kinetic Multisports Triathlon Races in Maryland and Virginia.
Fave running/riding memory:
My 15,000 member race family and friends.
More about your background:
My colleagues and customers are awesome!
Larry I
Run Specialist
About Larry
What year did you start working?
2018
When did you start running or riding?
1973
Favorite place to run/ride:
Trail Running
Fave running/riding memory:
Mighty Moraine Triathlon
More about your background:
Running/riding creates clarity and peace of mind.
Susie A
Manager
About Susie
What year did you start working?
2010
When did you start running or riding?:
1984
Favorite place to run/ride:
Vancouver or California
More about your background:
I have been working in run specialty for over 20 years. Manager, buyer, merchandising and sales. I consider myself a distance runner. That's what I know! I've run over 100 marathons, Boston 5 times, and after that, I started running ultra marathons. I run 50 milers, 100 milers, and 48 hr races. I'm a certified USATF track and field coach and personal trainer. I have my Pro Card in bodybuilding. That was another passion of mine.
BECKY J
Buyer
About Becky
What year did you start working?
2021
More about your background:
I've worked in retail for 25+ years in buying & planning. I enjoy making sure our stores have the right product to service our customers' needs!
Mia M
Run Sales
About Mia
What year did you start working?
2021
When did you start running or riding?
2019
Favorite place to run/ride:
Westmoreland Heritage Trail
Fave running/riding memory:
Doing a triathlon on my 13th birthday
More about your background:
I am a junior at Penn State. Growing up, my dad owned two bike shops, and they are the center of some of my favorite memories. I have been coming to Pro Bike and Run for as long as I can remember, and wouldn't want to work anywhere else! I love helping people get more active and interacting with customers!
Mackenzie S
Run Sales, Photography & Graphic Design
About Mackenzie
What year did you start working?
2023
When did you start running or riding?
2011
Favorite place to run/ride:
Right now, I love Highland Park!
Fave running/riding memory:
My favorite running memories come from being on the Fairmont State cross country team!
More about your background:
I am a graduate student at Carnegie Mellon University, and I am pursuing my Master of Architecture and Master of Science in Sustainable Design. I love working at ProBike+Run to get away from school and make a positive impact on the running community! I was a two-sport athlete during my undergraduate degree at Fairmont State University (tennis and cross country). I am so happy that I am still involved in athletics after competing in college. I still love to run, and I have recently expanded into triathlons.
North Park
Dave M
Store Manager
About Dave
What year did you start working?
2019
When did you start running or riding?:
All my life
Favorite place to run/ride:
North Park, Jakes Rocks, and Raystown Lake
Fave running/riding memory:
All the time spent with friends out there enjoying the great outdoors together.
More about your background:
I ran XC and Track for Fayetteville Manlius High School outside of Syracuse NY and for St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia. My first real MTB was a Gary Fisher Big Sur that I built from the frame up.
Jeff O
Bike Manager
About Jeff
What year did you start working?
2023
When did you start running or riding?
1994
Favorite place to run/ride:
Anywhere there is gravel
Fave running/riding memory:
Representing Team USA in the Duathlon World Championships in Australia
More about your background:
I have completed over 200 triathlons and duathlons from sprints to full Ironman distance and have yet to DNF so I am well versed in cycling, running, and nutrition. I have been managing bike shops over the past 5 years in CT, FL, and now Pittsburgh.
Stewart J
Run Specialist/Elite Trail Runner
About Stewart
What year did you start working?
2021
When did you start running?
2004
Favorite place to run/ride:
The Strip District
Fave running/riding memory:
Finishing 6th at USATF National Trail Championships!
More about your background:
I run for my mental health and to help the people who we interact with daily! It’s a true passion of mine to share how the sport inspires us all!
Cody P
Mechanic and do it all!
About Cody
What year did you start working?:
2017
When did you start running or riding?:
2007
Favorite place to run/ride:
North Park or Frick Park
Fave running/riding memory:
Riding with the NICA high school race team and training with them.
More about your background:
I have raced cross country, enduro, downhill, and e-mountain bikes, for many years. I love riding bikes and learning and working on the newest tech. I've been working on bikes for 8 years and I love it.
ADAM T
Bicycle Mechanic
About Adam
What year did you start working?
2020
When did you start running or riding?
2008
Favorite place to run/ride:
Half Moon Bay California
Fave running/riding memory:
A week long touring/camping trip riding from San Francisco to Los Angeles with a couple friends.
More about your background:
Started seriously riding bikes around 2008, a couple years before I became a bicycle courier in San Francisco. Following my job as a courier I attended the United Bicycle Institute in Portland Oregon and received a bicycle mechanic and shop operation certification. That opened the door to working for the biggest Cannondale dealer in the country where the bulk of my knowledge and experience was gained. I eventually made my way to Pennsylvania and the rest is history.
Anthony P
Bike Sales
About Anthony
What year did you start working?
2020
When did you start running or riding?
2016
Favorite place to run/ride:
In the Pittsburgh area, I love riding at Frick Park.
Fave running/riding memory:
There are so many good memories to choose from, but one that comes to mind real quick was riding "Hangover" in Sedona, AZ. My friend and I got a late start and wound up racing the sun down, luckily we got done just before it got too dark. That is not a place you want to be riding a bike in the dark, lots of places to fall to your death.
Cathryn B
Run Specialist
About Cathryn
What year did you start working?
2019
When did you start running or riding?
All my life
Favorite place to run/ride:
My favorite place to run is North Park (of course)
Fave running/riding memory:
My favorite running memory is when I ran in the Pittsburgh Great Race 10k and placed in the top 15 women overall with a 40:58 PR :)
More about your background:
I have been running since grade school and ran for Fox Chapel School District in cross country and track. I continued competing in college my Freshman year at IUP where I ran cross country. I transferred to Ohio University and graduated with a BS in Exercise Physiology. I love helping people find the perfect running/walking shoe and have been doing it on and off for about 10 years now. When I'm not running or riding, I love hanging out with my beautiful daughters and my awesome coworkers at PBR!!
Robinson
ABE M
Service Manager
About Abe
What year did you start working?
2017
When did you start running or riding?
All my life
Favorite place to run/ride:
Short, fast, and local!
Fave running/riding memory:
Shop group rides
More about your background:
Over 8 years experience in bicycle retail, and love working on bikes and helping others achieve their cycling goals.
CHRIS C
Run Manager
About Chris
What year did you start working?
2018
When did you start running or riding?
2004
Favorite place to run/ride:
Allegheny National Forest
Fave running/riding memory:
Coming across black bear cubs running in Venango County. Didn't see Mom.
More about your background:
Mgmt. Team for REI and Eastern Mountain Sports. Prior to that, flyfishing guide and backpacking guide.
Chuck K
Sales Manager, Bike Guru
About Chuck
What year did you start working?
Since the beginning
When did you start running or riding?
1968
Favorite place to run/ride:
Frick Park
Fave running/riding memory:
Going to dealer events and riding next year's bikes
More about your background:
After a successful music career, I fell into the bike business. 30+ years later I am still at it. I have been lucky enough to work with both Specialized and Cannondale in advisory roles. I am also a certified fitter in 3 different schools. But most of all I enjoy getting people on the right bike to help them to love cycling as much as I do.
Maddie S
Run Sales
About Maddie
What year did you start working?
2023
When did you start running or riding?
2010
Favorite place to run/ride:
Panhandle trail
Fave running/riding memory:
Running the Distance Medley Relay with my best friends at the NCAA championship
Sam S
Assistant Run Manager
About Sam
What year did you start working?
2021
When did you start running or riding?
2011
Favorite place to run/ride:
Montour or Panhandle Trail
Fave running/riding memory:
Spending time with the pros at the Guardian Mile with Madeline Salek
More about your background:
I am from Pittsburgh and plan to always be from Pittsburgh. I grew up in South Fayette, where I began my running career in middle school. Luckily, I was fortunate enough to have an amazing high school coach that not only led me to success but also nurtured a love for running. I took that love for running to compete for Duquesne in 2018 and had some success early on but was plagued with injuries for a majority of my collegiate career. Now I run as a 'sub elite' athlete for Pro Bike + Run. As a manager at Pro Bike and Run, I am passionate about bringing Pittsburgh the best that I can give for the running community. I plan to improve all my PRs and continue running and competing at a high level for the foreseeable future while helping Pro Bike + Run grow and develop into something truly special along the way.
ZACH S
Run Specialist
About Zach
What year did you start working?
2022
When did you start running or riding?
2008
Favorite place to run/ride:
Settlers Cabin Park
Fave running/riding memory:
Completing David Goggins’ 4x4x48 Challenge in 2020
More about your background:
I was born into a family of athletes. I went to school for running, and after school I pursued the sport in a fun yet intense manner. It only made sense I’d end up working as a running shoe salesman. Most of my YouTube videos feature the sport as well.
Lauren C
Bike Builder
About Lauren
What year did you start working?
2021
When did you start running or riding?
2011
Favorite place to run/ride:
My favorite place to run is through the city. I find it so satisfying to run in an urban landscape. My favorite place to ride is in the woods. If I lived closer to Raystown or Jake's Rocks, I'd be out there all the time. Most of the time you'll find me in South Park or Hollow Oak.
Fave running/riding memory:
My favorite running memory is crossing the finish line of my first marathon. It was the Country Music Marathon in Nashville, TN with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's New York City Chapter. I was with a great group of people and ran in loving memory of my grandfather.
More about your background:
I am a dedicated seventh-grade English teacher whose enthusiasm for life extends far beyond the classroom walls. My love for teaching is matched only by my passion for adventure and connecting with people. When I'm not at school or in the shop, I can be found exploring new-to-me cycling trails or hiking with my dogs. My enthusiasm for adventure is only surpassed by my genuine desire to make connections with those I meet along the way. I believe in the power of human connection and use my love for teaching and cycling as platforms to bring people together to create a sense of community and belonging.
South Hills
Greg E
Manager
About Greg
What year did you start working?
2017
When did you start running or riding?
All my life
Favorite place to run/ride:
Mohican State Park Ohio
Fave running/riding memory:
Riding my bicycle across the United States.
More about your background:
If it has two wheels I can ride it, if it's steep and deep I can ski it. I am a cyclist, skier, adventurer, and dreamer. A bike and a book are freedom!
Strip District
steve k
Service Technician
About Steve
What year did you start working?
2022
When did you start running or riding?
2003
Favorite place to run/ride:
love any ride where I can venture out past South Park and explore all of the small roads around Mingo. Cracker Jack Road is a hidden gem out that way.
Fave running/riding memory:
Being an integral part of the leadout for Jared Babik winning the 2013 PA State Criterium Championship.
More about your background:
I have worked as a bicycle mechanic in Western Pennsylvania since 2004. Honing my skills over the years before serving as the head mechanic at Big Bang Bicycles until its closing, I have seen the good, the bad, and the ugly for everything that companies have brought to the table in those years. I love using my experiences to know what to look for, whether it's a malfunctioning drivetrain from 15 years ago or a brand-new groupset that needs some fine-tuning. My passion is making a bicycle perform to the best of its potential. There is nothing more satisfying than curing a problem that has plagued someone's bicycle for far too long and them realizing that it wasn't "the way it was supposed to be." Whether it's Shimano, Campagnolo, or SRAM, I love being able to dive into the technical details to understand how and why something works the way it does. I truly believe that bicycles are better than they have ever been with regard to providing an enjoyable ride and experience for the rider and can't wait to see what the future has in store.