Staff
Wesley - Sales/Service
Wes received a mountain bike from Santa way back in 1995. Two years after that, he was in looking for a job. It started out as just a couple of days after school and by graduation in 1999, he was working 30 hours a week. After graduation, he picked up full time hours. While working at the shop, Wes found time to pick up Associates Degree in Computer Programming from Mitchell Community College. Wes has worked on bikes from the late 1800’s and up during his time with M.O.M.B.A.T (mombatbicycles.com)
Wes has a love for building bike trails from back when he first started riding and building trails in his neighborhood to now heading up the trail building effort at Bigleaf Slopes Park.
Wes is a former chairman with the Iredell County Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, past chairman of the Downtown Statesville Development Corporation and a current member of the Statesville Visitor Bureau . Wes leads 3 rides a week and is constantly thinking of new rides to have fun whether on the trails, gravel or road.
Izzy - Greeter
Izzy is a pure bred good girl and always put in an honest days work greeting every person and dog that comes into our shop. She is passionate about customer service and making sure that everyone that comes into First Flight has the best possible experience. Izzy can be found roaming the shop floor and keeping us all in line.
James - James
James is behind the scenes making sure that we have the things needed to make all the dreams happen. James rides fast and can grill a hotdog while deep frying potatoes like no other person.