Chris Skogen — Resume

Resume

CHRIS
SKOGEN

Leadership · Operations · Strategy · Sales

Chris Skogen
$25M
Current territory
×2
TM of the Year — Regional
HOF
Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame
40+
Years of earned work history

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, presented to Trek AI champions
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 → 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: newspaper delivery, caddy, house painting, dishwasher, local newspaper staff, on-air radio, print factory assembly line.

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