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CHRIS
SKOGEN

Leadership · Operations · Strategy · Sales

Chris Skogen
$25M
Current territory
TM of the Year
HOF
Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame
30+
Years of earned work history
cs@chrisskogen.com
Minneapolis, MN

Thirty-plus years of building teams and running operations across hospitality, retail, and cycling, from dishwasher to GM to $25M territory manager. The title has changed. The approach and the outcomes haven't.

Experience

2021 → Present
Territory Manager
Trek Bicycle Corporation MN · ND · WI

$25M territory across MN, ND, and WI. Accounts include Scheels and Freewheel Bike. Equal parts sales and consulting: setting strategy, coaching operators, and driving sell-through performance. Developed AI-assisted tools for territory analysis and dealer strategy.

  • Territory Manager of the Year, Regional, two-time recipient
  • Territory Manager of the Year, North America
  • Built AI field intel suite, deployed and presented to Trek AI champions team
Sept 2025 → Present
Ice Resurfacing Operator
Super Rink, National Sports Center Blaine, MN

Hands-on operations at one of the largest ice arena complexes in the world. Building working knowledge of venue management, facilities, and high-volume public scheduling.

2019 → 2021
Store Manager, Flagship
Freewheel Bike Minneapolis, MN

Led three locations in two years, Midtown, Roseville, and the Eden Prairie flagship ($4M). Full P&L ownership across each; guided teams through closure, transition, and sustained performance under pressure.

2017 → 2019
Store Manager, then General Manager
Penn Cycle Minneapolis Metro

Promoted from store manager to GM overseeing seven metro locations. Managed a store closure and led the organization through acquisition by Freewheel Bike.

2010 → 2017
Crew Member, Assistant Manager, Store Manager
Trader Joe's Minneapolis, MN · New York, NY

Advanced from part-time crew to Store Manager (Mate) in seven years. Completed leadership training in CA and MA; selected for relocation to New York City to lead one of the company's most competitive stores.

1998 → 2011
Bartender, Bar Manager, Wine Buyer
Various Establishments Minnesota

Thirteen years across three establishments, growing from bartender to bar manager and wine buyer. Nine years at one location, full program ownership including staffing, purchasing, and floor leadership.

Late 80s → 1999
Early Career
Various Minnesota

Keyholder and assistant manager at Sam Goody / Musicland. Earlier work: newspaper delivery, caddy, house painting, dishwasher, local newspaper staff, on-air radio, print factory assembly line.