ABOUT US

Matt started shooting a bow at 6 years old and has been bow hunting since 1998. Matt has tuned and worked in depth on bows at Grand Valley Sporting Goods since 2007 and is a Certified Bow Technician for Hoyt, Bowtech, Mathews, PSE, TenPoint, and other brands. An avid hunter and outdoorsman, Matt has so far been to Ontario, Missouri, Wyoming, Montana, and Colorado. He is married with 3 kids who also shoot.

A current Archery Professor at Grand Valley State University, Jon started here at the bow shop in 2011. Jon is a Certified Level 2 Archery Instructor and Safe Sport Certified. As a fisherman, Jon has been trolling the Great Lakes since 1996.

Tyler started working at Grand Valley Sporting Goods in 2018 but started in the archery industry in 2014. Tyler is a Certified Level 2 USA Archery Instructor, Safe Sport Certified, and Tech certified through PSE Archery. Tyler is an especially knowledgeable source on all things target archery.

Colton brings a lifetime of passion to GVSG, where he’s been fine-tuning setups and sharing expertise since 2017. He got his start in the archery and shooting industry in 2010 and began bowhunting back in 2006. His knowledge of firearms, optics, and archery gear runs deep—and he’s always chasing the next level of performance. What drives Colton is precision: dialing in equipment to perfection and helping shooters become more capable and efficient in the field. In recent years, his obsession with elk hunting has taken him to the rugged backcountry of Colorado and Montana. When he’s not chasing elk or working with customers, Colton’s either waist-deep in a river fly fishing or working on his short game at the golf course.

Drew has been hunting since he was very young, taking his first deer with a bow at 10 years old. Drew is passionate about whitetail hunting and likes traveling to new states to hunt. He loves the components and accessories that makeup archery and looks to continue to grow his knowledge of them and the outdoors as a whole.

Bullseye Bill has been shooting exclusively traditional gear since the late '70s. He has hunted successfully from Ontario to Mexico, and a few places in-between. If he is not working on bows, building arrows, or talking about bows, then he is on the range shooting his bow!

Haleigh’s passion for shooting sports began at a young age, from BB guns and sporting clays to picking up a bow and arrow at just 9 years old. Her love for archery quickly grew, and she spent six years competing in a church-based program that laid the foundation for her skills and discipline in the sport. She went on to join a competitive archery team that developed from that same program, shooting throughout high school and participating in numerous tournaments—including state-level competitions and the prestigious IBO World Championships. In 2023, Haleigh took her dedication to the next level by purchasing her first professional target bow and competing in both IBO and ASA tournaments. On January 4, 2025, she earned her Basic Archery Instructor certification through NASP. Today, she volunteers as a range instructor for the original church program that started it all and proudly coaches the Robinson Baptist West Michigan Centershot Team. Haleigh is passionate about mentoring young archers and helping others grow in the sport she loves.

Clay started shooting in the youth league here at 8 years old. In 2016, he started working here at the bow shop and continued to work through high school, college, and now weekends after graduating from Ferris State University. Clay loves outdoor 3D shoots and has also successfully hunted Colorado and Texas multiple times. In addition to shooting, Clay has 14+ years experience fishing the Detroit River

McKenna has always had a deep passion for the outdoors, a love that began in childhood while hunting with her family. Her interest in archery truly took shape in 2013 when she began working at Grand Valley Sporting Goods while attending Grand Valley State University. After earning her degree, McKenna spent nine years as a dedicated special education teacher. Recently, she made the decision to return to her roots—both in the outdoors and at the bowshop—where she now serves in a clerical role at Grand Valley Sporting Goods. McKenna is married and a proud mom of four young boys. One of her greatest joys is watching her sons grow to love the outdoors just as she did.

Rhonen began hunting at just 9 years old and has developed a deep passion for the outdoors ever since. He proudly represents the West Michigan Archery Center as a competitive shooter and is also an avid angler, spending much of his free time on the water. Whether in the woods or on the lake, Rhonen is always pursuing his next adventure.

Curt grew up in a small town where schools closed for opening day of deer season and hunter safety was part of everyday life. He first picked up a bow at age ten and quickly became hooked, often sneaking his dad’s longbow out to practice in the backyard whenever he had the chance. He began competing in local club leagues with his uncle, which only deepened his passion. That early experience led him to numerous indoor and outdoor competitions, eventually earning pro staff positions and certification as an archery coach. While he no longer holds those titles, he continues to enjoy shooting and sharing his knowledge of the sport. He harvested his first deer with a bow in Allendale at his grandparents’ home—a memorable eight-point buck. Most of his hunting experience has taken place across Michigan, though he still hopes to one day check a Colorado elk off his bucket list. When he’s not hunting, Curt enjoys fishing year-round, whether on open water or through the ice. These days, he is focused on passing his passion on to his family. He recently bought his two young daughters their first bows, and you’ll often find them practicing together at the range on weekends. Teaching them and helping them develop a love for archery has been especially rewarding. Curt has been a regular at Grand Valley Sporting Goods since it first opened and is excited to now be part of the team.