Meet the Pros
With over 55 years of combined experience in the bicycle industry and more than 65 years of combined experience in retail and hospitality, we operate off of one equation: unparalleled industry expertise + exceptional customer service = more successful cyclists & more enjoyable rides.
Say hello to the team behind the scenes that makes it all happen.
Clark Butcher
Owner
They say the first step to addressing addiction is admitting you have a problem. Clark will be the first to tell you he is addicted to endurance athletics.
He got his start with running at the age of seven he is yet to stop. After running for a few years, Clark’s competitive endeavors led him to triathlon where he naturally excelled in cycling. By the time he was sixteen, Clark achieved the distinction of category two cyclist.
Pursuing racing full time, “Grizzwald” completed in events such as the Junior World Cup in Canada, National Championships, and professional-caliber events throughout the country. These efforts culminated in 2002 when Butcher spent a summer racing throughout Europe with the German National Team.
What makes Victory’s sole owner unique is his combination of years spent competing, background in physiology/endurance coaching, and industry experience. Making Victory Bicycle Studio a place where someone with his knowledge of the cycling world would want to hang out is more than a job for Clark, it’s his passion.
Whether it’s training for his next hundred-mile mountain bike race, winning the Watkins sprint on the Victory Sunday ride, or working to help a first time cyclist lose weight, Clark Butcher is a man who has made cycling his life.
Sean Vandergriff
Sales & Fitting Specialist
Victory's Sales & Fitting Specialist has made his passion and excitement for cycling into a commitment to provide our customers with exceptional personal service — whether it is in-store, in a follow-up, or while out leading one of our Sunday group rides.
A New Orleans native, Midtowner, and eclectic personality, Sean thrives knowing that a bike can be and mean so many things to so many different types of people and that a simple conversation can make their experience with one exponentially better.
With an affinity for design, aesthetics, and form as well as having ridden numerous events in many different environments, Sean will be putting his skills and knowledge to work as our Fitting Specialist to ensure your comfort, ability, and goals align with success.
Zach Crandall
Service & Repair Specialist
The newest member of the Victory squad is anything but new to cycling. Born and raised here in Memphis, Zach has devoted his entire career to the cycling industry by wrenching in various shops throughout the country. With a decade of experience, Zach has forgotten more about bicycles than many mechanics will ever know.
Recognized as a talent, Zach joined Victory after five years in Northern California working at a high-volume Trek Bicycle store. His hands-on knowledge of the latest road, mountain, and cyclocross bikes make him a vital addition to the lineup.
Terrance Ralph
Service & Repair Specialist
Terrance grew up in Middle Tennessee and attended Austin Peay State University where he met his lovely wife. Cycling was his only mode of transportation until he was 23 years old, and he moved to Memphis to become a part of the vast cycling community, which allowed him to see Victory from a customer's broad point of view.
Now, he enjoys reaping the benefits of servicing and repairing the bikes of our customers. His dog, a full-breed Chow Chow, is named Baxter, and when not cycling I enjoy spending time with him, his family, & beer (Terrance likes beer).
Keith Thole
Service & Repair Specialist
Keith grew up in Memphis and attended Christian Brothers High School, and he got into cycling while he was an undergrad at the University of Memphis. During the summer of 1999, he was a team member of the Journey of Hope, a cross country cycling event organized by Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity that raised money and awareness for The Ability Experience.
After riding from San Francisco, CA, to Washington, D.C., he was hooked.
Keith has 1 dog named Presley. He rescued her 15 years ago, and she is 100% pure mutt. In her younger days, she and Keith loved going to the park and throwing the frisbee for hours and hours. Now that Presley is much older, she loves to lay around while Keith feeds her treats all day.
When he’s not on the bike, you can usually find Keith in his garden during the summer growing peppers, tomatoes, and cucumbers. He’s been working on the perfect salsa recipe and recently started making pickles.