ABOUT
We're all about community at Paramount Sports. Get to know our team a bit here.
Craig Benson
Paramount nickname: Big Daddy Benson
Favorite discipline: Commuting and Gravel cycling.
Favorite bike: Surly Troll, because riding it makes me happy.
Number of bikes you own: Not entirely sure, however, the herd keeps growing.
History at paramount: Started in the bicycle business in 1986. Started Paramount in 2005 with a goal to offer our clients great products with professional service. Haven’t worked a day since.
Other interests: Skiing, fly fishing, camping, and family.
Email: paramountcraig@gmail.com
JC Larson
Paramount nickname: Sizzl Biscuits
Favorite discipline: Mountain & Commuting
Favorite bike: Surly Ogre
Number of bikes you own: 14
History at paramount: Became a customer in 2008 & started working at the shop in 2015. Best job I've ever had!
Other interests: Hockey, Concerts, Camping
Email: paramountsportsjc@gmail.com
Chris Gunnerson
Paramount nickname: Gunny-pants
Favorite discipline: Fly fishing
Favorite bike: The Troll
Number of bikes you own: around 10
History at paramount: “I’m awesome”-Chris (has worked at Paramount for 7 years)
Other interests: Fishing, hunting, hermitting
Lauren Wilson
Paramount nickname: Willy
Favorite discipline: Mountain biking & gravel
Favorite bike: The Juliana Jops
Number of bikes you own: 2
History at paramount: In 2017 I decided I needed a bike so I discovered Paramount. In May of 2018 I brought my dog by and everyone fell in love. Been a part-timer since then.
Other interests: Dragging myself up cliffs (rock climbing), hanging out with my dog (Luna), and trying new beers.
Email: paramountlauren@gmail.com
Jason Artley
Paramount nickname: Artley
Favorite discipline: Mountain
Favorite bike: Otso Voytek
Number of bikes you own: 6
History at paramount: I’ve worked every summer since 2012.
Other interests: Vans. Camping. Beer. Music. Puppies.
Race Heitkamp
Paramount nickname: Cisto
Favorite discipline: Gravel and Commuting
Favorite bike: My trusty Cannondale
Number of bikes you own: 7
History at paramount: I bought a GT Aggressor MTN bike after graduating from high school and got to know the crew due to the large amount of time I spent replacing the parts I destroyed. Eventually made it official in 2014 with a part time gig.
Other interests: Bike Camping, Sewing bags, Maintaining eye-contact during long awkward pauses
Payton Berger
Paramount nickname: Paytwann
Favorite discipline: Two-wheeled good times
Favorite bike: "Whichever one I'm riding at the moment!"
Number of bikes you own: 5
History at paramount: "It's complicated."
Other interests: Camping, bike camping, mushroom foraging, and concerts.