Wheel & Sprocket
Leadership Contacts

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• Chris Kegel - Owner and President   414-529-6600 x3 Over 38 years ago Chris started working at Wheel & Sprocket as a mechanic. He always knew he'd run a bicycle shop so it wasn't long before he became partner and then owner of Wheel & Sprocket. Now, having expanded to six stores and an internet counterpart serving southeastern Wisconsin, the Fox Valley and world wide web, Chris takes an active role in both the business of biking as well as its advocacy and enjoyment. He surrounds himself with talented people who share his committment both at work and within the community. He also makes it his misson to advocate and move forward a bicycle-friendly world. Chris works out of the Hales Corners store and can frequently be found riding his recumbent throughout the city, or wrenching at one of the many charity rides that Wheel & Sprocket sponsors and provides ride support at. Stop by and say hi; he would love to hear from you.
  • Recognized in the bicycling industry as the leader in retailing and in cycling advocacy
  • Recipient of numerous awards and honors, including “National Bicycle Retailer of the Year”
  • Active in community activities, and has helped raise millions of dollars for charities
  • Father of 4, Wife: Jane
  • Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin - Chairman of the Board
    
  • National League of American Bicyclists - Former President
  • Bike Belong Coalition - Founding Board Member
  • International Mountain Bike Association (IMBA) - Board Member, Treasurer
    
  • National Bicycle Dealer's Association (NBDA) - Board Member


• Liza LeClaire - Chief Operating Officer 414-529-6600 x3 Liza has been with the company for close to twenty-five years. She's right at home on a bike, on a mic, or in front of a spreadsheet. As COO she directs operations at all the stores but would tell you its the managers who do all the magic. She's just the glue that holds it all together.... along with two kids, husband John, and an active competetive triathalon schedule. She's also at the Hales Corners Store unless she's visiting the other stores, at a kids sporting event, or riding.
  • Joined the Wheel & Sprocket team in 1985 on the sales force
  • Marketing Manager, Wheel & Sprocket, 1997 - 2005
  • A/P and Office Manager, Wheel & Sprocket, 1990-1994
  • National League Certified Bicycle Safety Instructor (LCI)
    
    


• Dianne Skowronski - Accounting/Corporate Manager 414-529-6600 x3 Diane handles the numbers and keeps Chris and Liza apprised of the big picture while she tangles with the daily details.