Mark & Kathy Salisbury

Store Founders / Owners

Wife and husband team Kathy and Mark Salisbury started Fanatik Bike Co. in 2004 with a vision to provide Bellingham cycling enthusiasts with expert service and the best products in the industry. Mark and Kathy both grew up riding bikes, but it wasn't until the early 2000's that the enthusiasm of their own children rekindled their love of cycling. Ultimately this is what led them to opening the store. Mark and Kathy both reside in Bellingham and spend lots of time with their two kids and grandchildren.

Steve Coen

Operations Manager
steve@fanatikbike.com

Every bike shop needs a bearded wizard mechanic, and that’s precisely what Steve is. Hailing from Helena Montana where he owned a bike shop specializing in building custom mountain bikes, In early 2017, Steve decided to make the move to Bellingham with his wife (sorry gals he's taken) and children. While Montana was beautiful, it was time for a change in climate and trails. Steve brings his "do it right or don't do it at all" attitude to Fanatik as operations manager, and this motto rings true throughout everything we do, from building customers’ dream bikes, to fixing a flat. Steve answers to several nicknames including Scoen, Phteven and Papa Steve. When he’s not wrenching on bikes, Steve enjoys spinning underground hip hop on his turntables, playing out in the woods, and hanging with his family.

Erik Schertzl

Lead Buyer
buying@fanatikbike.com

Erik is an outdoor enthusiast - from surfing, to kayaking, to backcountry winter adventures, to mountain biking, he loves it all. While he doesn't mind an XC pedal ride here and there, Erik much prefers the chairlift, preferably at Whistler or Sun Peaks. Erik fills a very important position at Fanatik - we call him the Inventory Master. There are few people out there with a knack for inventory control and Erik is definitely one of them. Shared with his general passion and knowledge in the outdoor industry he is truly a key player here at the shop. On his days off, he enjoys being outside and raising his children.

Zac Dubel

Brick and Mortar Sales Manager
zac@fanatikbike.com

Though Zac has not won the lottery, he still can be considered a lucky man. He moved to Bellingham in the early nineties to attend WWU, where he was fortunate to get accepted. His luck continued when he got a job at a local shop that sold bicycles, snowboards, and other outdoor goodies. That job has parlayed into a career that has let Zac help people get outside and find happiness. In addition to his love for mountain biking, Zac is an avid cycle commuter, snowboarder, and enjoys playing disc golf. He is quick to point out that his family makes him feel the most lucky!

Joey Sielen

Service Manager
joey@fanatikbike.com

Joey is a sucker for punishment. All day epic rides with long puke-your-guts-out climbs are his bag. He doesn’t seek out the gnarliest rock gardens or the toughest descents, but he doesn’t mind the occasional “oh sh*t!” moment. Joey fits right in to the Fanatik culture, where all of us are die-hard bikers through-and-through. When he’s not on the bike, Joey is still out in the woods, likely running or training for a local 50K. Like we said, the more punishment, the better! Joey has been obsessed with bikes since the mid-90’s, when he was typically reading bike mags instead of school books. He’s been through a number of retail and kitchen jobs, but at the end of the day, he simply prefers wrenching on bikes.

Rich Frogh

Custom Build Specialist / Sales
rich@fanatikbike.com

Rich joined the Fanatik team in June of 2018 as the Online Customer Service and Sales Specialist. He’s always excited to help customers find the perfect ride! He grew up in Utah and graduated from the University of Utah with a B.S. in Communications. Rich grew up with a love of the outdoors and was raised in the mountains with skis on his feet. Shortly after college Rich started working at a local bike shop and discovered a love for all things bike. Feeling the tug of the PNW and year round biking, Bellingham was the perfect fit because he could chase the snow at Mt. Baker and the legendary loam of the PNW. Rich's passions in life are biking, skiing, and rock n roll. He prefers to live his life by the eternal words of Motörhead “Fast and loose”.

Joseph Tweiten

Customer Service
joseph@fanatikbike.com

Doug Jambor

Digital Content Creator
doug@fanatikbike.com

Doug was born and raised in Washington state, then took off for the mountain biking mecca of Bend, Oregon to pursue freelance film-making. He landed some great gigs shooting for Kirt Voreis, Niner Bikes, Loam Wolf, Cam McCaul, and more. Doug's skill behind the lens as well as in the editing studio made him a great fit when he decided to move back to WA state for the media job here at Fanatik. He's a total ripper on a bike, and the videos he produces speak for themselves. While freelancing had it's benefits, Doug loves the Fanatik environment, being surrounded by passionate team members, and of course, BIKES! When he's not at work, Doug is usually out in the woods playing with cameras and bikes, hanging out with his wife and dog, and listening to music.

Dan Perl

Marketing / Sales
dan@fanatikbike.com

Dan Perl is a Maryland native whose journey west started after high school. With no real idea of what to study but a strong desire to be in real mountains, he left East Coast in 2008 to attend Colorado State University. Curious by nature, he fell into a degree in Sports Medicine, but a continued exuberance for mountain biking kept him on the move and eventually landed him here in Bellingham. Having spent his entire working life in bike shops, he is a natural fit here at Fanatik. A handiness with the written word, a keen eye for detail, and a lifetime of interest in computers has landed him in the marketing and advertising position here at Fanatik Bike Co., a position he is thrilled to be able to fill.

Javier Vega

Front-End Website Development
javi@fanatikbike.com

Javier started at Fanatik in early 2014, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge and inspriration. His interests in web development, photography, and bikes made him a perfect fit here at Fanatik. For Javi, there's nothing quite like embarking on a clear fall morning ride with 10 miles of singletrack ahead. We'd have to agree. When he's not riding bikes and taking photos in the woods, Javi enjoys spending time with his family.

Justin Massa

Order Fulfillment Manager
justin@fanatikbike.com

Justin came to us all the way from New Hampshire, and loves working at Fanatik with like-minded folks sharing his love for bikes. He also enjoys hiking, skiing, photography, traveling, fishing and generally, just being outdoors. When he's at work, Justin is crushing it fulfilling online orders and making sure customers are receiving their goods on time. Justin's ideal ride? A crisp fall day, riding through the colorful trees of the Kingdom Trails in Burke, Vermont.

Ryan Zalewski

Sales Associate
ryan@fanatikbike.com

Ryan grew up in northern Wisconsin where he went to school for Automotive Technology. He also has a background in both sales and service in the powersports industry. Ryan found mountain biking a little later in life, and that love for riding drew him west. He loves everything technical, whether we're talking steep trails, or bike geometry and suspension designs. When he's not at work he can be found riding mountain bikes and dirt bikes, working on cars, and hanging out with his wife and dog. They both shred the trails too!

Parley Ford

Weekend Service Manager / Mechanic

Blake Collins

Mechanic

Branham Snyder

Mechanic

Ted Simpson

Receiving

Austin Clark

Order Fulfillment

Bill Fritts

Order Fulfillment

Cole Wydrowski

Order Fulfillment