Staff

Deb Ernst:
At 23 years old, Deb opened In Competition Sports. After riding her bicycle across the United States the summer of 1988, she wanted to move back to Green Bay, Wisconsin where she grew up and her whole family lives, but needed a job. As a multi-sport athlete who enjoys biking, cross-country skate skiing, running and triathlons, the store was a dream come true. In 1996, she did her first Ironman in Canada in 11:44. Being a mom to three very active boys, Hans Henry, 7 years old and twins Will Christian and Ian Joseph, 6 years old, keeps her busy car pooling to swim lessons, piano lessons, baseball games and many grocery stores to keep the refrigerator full. She loves to train with close friends and family in the early morning before the boys even stir. It starts her day with a clear perspective to juggle the stresses of the day.

Mark Ernst:
He has lived the life of cross-country skiing and bike racing. He started x-c ski racing when he was 15 years old. When he was 23 years old, he skied to a third place finish in the American Birkebeiner Ski Race in Hayward, Wisconsin. He was a USST junior coach, working with Nordic Combined and x-c athletes. He traveled all over the world, Alaska, Japan and Europe, racing and coaching. He bike raced as a USCF rider, both road and track for 15 years. In 2001, Mark had hip replacement surgery but continues to cross-country ski, bike, and roller-ski. He tries to fit in training while running the store and chasing after his three boys, Hans, Will, and Ian. He will continue his Birkie streak by completing his 31st Birkie in February 2007. Mark has completed 30 American Birkebeiner ski races and proudly wears his Birchleggings bib. In July 2006, Mark was diagnosed with lung cancer and went through extensive treatments and surgeries. A recent PET scan in February 2008 found him cancer free.

Matthew Ludtke
is a full-time freelance photographer, but graces In Competition Sports with his energy and knowledge when he is not on photo assignments. He's easy to spot on the sidelines at Lambeau Field during Green Bay Packers games toting his cameras capturing the best shots. There's a lot of excitement in Matt's life. He and his wife Rebecca are the proud parents of two sons, Sam who is 5 and Jonah who is almost 18 months old. In Matt's more limited spare time, he enjoys riding bikes, snowshoeing, downhill skiing, and playing out doors with his boys.

 

Jonathan Davis

has graduated from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College in Marketing with an emphasis in Graphics and Communications. Jon has been working at In Competition Sports for over eight years. He can help you with anything — fix your bike, wax your skis, sharpen your skates or help you find just the right gear. Jon's your man! He enjoys sports all year round.  Jon enjoys cycling (road and mountain).  Other than human pedal power, he loves his gas-powered vehicles too.  He rides his snowmobile during the winter and motorcycles in the summer. He spends a lot of his time with his family and friends.

 

Jeff Petersen 

has graduated from the Milwaukee Area Technical College in Tool and Die making. Jeff has been working in the bike industry for fourteen years.  If you have any technical problems or have any questions about bikes he's the one with the answers.  Jeff enjoys working on modifying bicycles with friends in his spare time.  He also enjoys, road and mountain biking (racing occasionally).  He and his wife Vicki have recently moved to the

Green Bay area with their two cats.

 

Bridget Lindeman

has graduated from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College with an associated degree in

Architectural Technology.  She is currently attending the University of Wisconsin Green Bay

pursuing a degree in Human Biology with an exercise science emphasis.  After graduating from

UWGB she plans on pursuing a doctorate degree in Physical Therapy.  She is new with InComp and

is learning the ropes with an energetic, outgoing attitude.  She has recently tied the knot with her

husband Ryan, and is now in the market for a place to call home.  She enjoys road and mountain

biking, as well as, spending time with her family and friends.  She loves large dogs and and

enjoys play/training/cuddling with her Newfie, Denali.