About the Team

Matt Herrema - Team Gazelle Sales Manager

  • How long have you been with Gazelle?

1+ years (third tour)

  • Where are you from?
Indiana born - Michigan raised
  • What keeps you active?

I love to run, golf and play soccer. I used to swim in college, but haven't done much of that since.

  • What is a fun fact about yourself? 

My family, on my dad's side, established the town of Lucas, MI.

 

Kevin Barry - Account Manager

  • How long have you been with Gazelle?

4/1/2021 (Gazelle) 4/1/2022 (Team Gazelle)

  • Where are you from?
Wisconsin 
  • What keeps you active?
Running!

I came to fall in love with running just a few years ago, but it has become one of the most important aspects in my life. It has helped my mind, body AND spirit. Gazelle Sports played a part in helping me run 3 marathons in the past 2 years and helped fuel my desire to KEEP MOVING!

I also enjoy kayaking, walking our dog and seeing & playing music.
  • What is a fun fact about yourself? 

3:17 Marathon Personal Best (...so far)

 

Ross Behringer - Club Account Manager

  • How long have you been with Gazelle?
July 2022
  • Where are you from?
Portage, MI 
  • What keeps you active?

Soccer Junkie!

Love watching the English Premier League, and I have been a diehard Arsenal FC fan for over 15 years!

  • What is a fun fact about yourself? 

Studied abroad in Burgos, Spain

 

 

Randy T. - Assistant Account Manager

  • How long have you been with Gazelle?
6 months
  • Where are you from?
Wyoming, MI
  • What keeps you active?
Soccer! My love for the game started with my Dad who took me to soccer fields to kick for hours. Been playing since I was 5. From pick-up to playing in organized leagues with a team of friends, I love it all. YNWA
  • What is a fun fact about yourself? 

Aside from playing, I also coached soccer for 8 years

  • Anything else you want included in your bio?

My astounding and awe-inspiring ability to dunk at the right basketball hoop height

 

Ariel Aguilar-Solorza - Traditional Account Assistant

  • How long have you been with Gazelle?
Since April 2022
  • Where are you from?
Grand Rapids, MI
  • What keeps you active?
Soccer, Baseball, Basketball. I've been playing these since I was 5, played college soccer at AQ.
  • What is a fun fact about yourself? 

I met Ben Wallace while I was an intern with the Grand Rapids Gold.

 

    Todd White - Distribution Coordinator

    • How long have you been with Gazelle?
    10 years
    • Where are you from?
    Grands Rapids, MI
    • What keeps you active?
    Daily life keeps me active. I enjoy running and bike riding because of the ability to "get lost" from the "routine" of daily life. It allows me a time to reflect on the beauty of my surroundings without interruptions.
    • What is a fun fact about yourself? 

    I was a participant on the Bozo Show.

     

     

      Phil Merrell - Order Fulfillment Lead

      • How long have you been with Gazelle?
      6 years
      • Where are you from?
      Cadillac, MI
      • What keeps you active?

      I've enjoyed running for 15 years after starting in the 7th grade. I competed in Cross country and Track & Field for 11 years.

      • What is a fun fact about yourself? 

      I love fishing. My PB Largemouth Bass is 5lbs.

       

      Lyle Sung - Seasonal Production Member

      • How long have you been with Gazelle?
      June 2022
      • Where are you from?
      Grand Rapids born and raised 
      • What keeps you active?
      Skiing since I was around 2-3 years old, Skateboarding since I was around 7 year old, and Bouldering since I was about 11 years old. 
      • What is a fun fact about yourself? 

      I placed 1st in a Youth Ski Jump competition in Colorado, which was my only ever Skiing competition. I didn't even stick around for the award, learned about it the day after.

       

      Chase Cross - Customer Care Representative

      • How long have you been with Gazelle?
      October 2022
      • Where are you from?
      Marne, MI 
      • What keeps you active?
      I love indoor bouldering, I've been climbing for over two years. I also enjoy lifting, which I've been doing for about 4 years. GVSU's Rec Center has to be one of, if not, the best gym in the Greater Grand Rapids area. 
      • What is a fun fact about yourself? 

      I used to be a somewhat popular meme that was created in ~2011 but grew in popularity in ~2016, good luck getting me to share which one.