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
Founder and 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. After running for a few years, Clark’s competitive passion 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.
In addition to his years spent competing, Clark’s background in physiology/endurance coaching, and years of industry experience make him uniquely qualified to run a business that is much more than your average bike shop.
Personal Bike: Got a few, but I ride my custom Moots RSL 80% of the time.
Favorite Restaurant: There's a ton of great locally owned restaurants in Memphis, but if you know me - I love Sushi, and the Sekisui Midtown location is a 2nd home for me.
Favorite Dish: Stacy's Roll (easy to remember the name....ya know, "Stacy's Mom....she's got it goin' on!")
Beer, Wine, or Liquor?: Wine. Any Pinot from the Central Coast in California.
My Pets: Brody, he's my lil' rescue buddy! (a lil Spitz, a lil Alaskan Eskimo, and a ton of cuteness!)
Favorite Quote: "How people treat you is their karma, how you react is yours"
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 ourSunday 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 himself, Sean puts his skills and knowledge to work as our Fitting Specialist to ensure your comfort, ability, and goals align with success.
Personal Bike: Moots Routt RSL
Favorite Restaurant: Ecco
Favorite Dish: Braised Chicken Thighs
Beer, Wine, or Liquor?: Bourbon
My Pets: Cooper, 16 year old cat and Finnick, 1 year old Great Pyrenees
Favorite Quote: Pale Blue Dot by Carl Sagan
Keith Thole
Sales Specialist
A native Memphian, Keith 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.
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. You might also find him at FedEx Form rooting for the hometown Grizzlies.
Personal Bike: Scott Addict Gravel 30 with Sram Rival AXS
Favorite Restaurant: Fratelli's Cafe inside of the Memphis Botanical Garden. It's only open for a few hours so we go there for lunch on a beautiful day and then walk around the Botanical Gardens afterwards.
Favorite Dish: I love the Siena Panini sandwich - chicken breast with fresh mozzarella, red onions (get extra red onions), arugula and pesto mayo served on the best bread and a side of fresh fruit.
Beer, Wine, or Liquor?: Beer. Wiseacre Ananda is my go to beer.
My Pets: Lincoln. He's a black cat that we rescued unexpectedly when he was just a little kitten while visiting family in Illinois. I've never been a "cat person", but after losing my dog Presley of 16 years he definitely has brought a ton of joy and laughter to the house.
Favorite Quote: It hasn't been said yet..."Your Memphis Grizzlies are NBA Champions!!!!!!"
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.
Personal Bike: Trek Madone 4.9
Favorite Restaurant: Dinstuhl's
Favorite Dish: Peanut butter cup
Beer, Wine, or Liquor?: Sparkling water
My Pets: Subaru STI
Favorite Quote: "Whatever happens, happens" - Spike Spiegel
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 he enjoys spending time with Baxter, his family, & beer (Terrance likes beer).
Personal Bike: Scott Scale RC Walker (teaching daughter to love bikes)
Favorite Restaurant: Ty's Smokehouse
Favorite Dish: Wings
Beer, Wine, or Liquor?: Whiskey, everyday
My Pets: Subaru STI
Favorite Quote: "People change and things go wrong, but just remember, life goes on." - Mac Miller