About Us: Staff Profiles

			Joel Harrison A native of Idaho, began his love of cross-country skiing in the USSA program. He continued as a collegiate skier, eventually becoming the Jr. National Biathlon Champion in 1987 and 1989. Since moving to Hayward he has competed in many area events and has worked at New Moon dealing with every facet of the ski industry. "I love to encourage families to play outside."
			Chris Young Originally from the Chicago suburbs, started out as a USSA alpine racer, collegiate ski captain and coach. Later, he began Nordic skiing and racing, fell in love with the sport and joined the staff of New Moon in 1996. "If you need that one-in-a-million oddball ski pole or binding part, ring me up. It's attention to the little details that often makes for an enjoyable Birkie, or any other ski outing. We like to sweat the details around here, so you don't have to."
			Kristy Harrison New Moon's hometown gal. She met Joel while attending college and has quite an extensive cross country skiing background, including being coached on the Hayward High School XC ski team by New Moon founder Steve Morales. After spending time out west, Joel and Kristy and family moved back to Hayward. Kristy has assumed the bookkeeping duties around—much to everybody's relief. Even though we all love what we do, we still like getting a paycheck!
			Judith Young After a 13-year career in public relations, graphic design and journalism, Judy joined the New Moon staff last year to undertake the huge responsibility of advertising, inventory and customer service. A casual classic skier, Judy mostly enjoys the trails during her time as support crew for the many friends/participants who need a bottle or feed handed up during area races. “It’s so great to be able to help someone find the right item, something just perfect for exactly what they want to do. And to hear back from them later or see them in the store around Birkie time—that’s just the best!”
			Dudley A.K.A. Spud the Shop Dog, hails from the Chicago area and grew up in Ashland, Wisconsin, where he perfected the arts of retrieving, swimming, dock jumping, diving for rocks, bread-box raiding and being cute. Over the last 14 years or so, he has surveyed most of the ski trails in the area and recommends every one of them – he is a “bone-a-fied” expert, after all! Dudley isn’t around the shop quite as much these days, but he is enjoying retirement, taking care of his new human brother, Egan, and relaxing in the sun. We’ll miss him at the shop, but he’s still our favorite pup.
			Marcia After 20 years of teaching and coaching at the high school and college level, Marcia settled in Hayward full-time because it enabled her addiction to Nordic skiing, mountain biking, kayaking and hiking. With 25 American Birkebeiners under her belt, she enjoys helping others pursue the challenge and joy of cross country skiing. She developed a Nordic program for both her high school and university programs and now brings that enthusiasm to New Moon. Favorite time to ski and kayak is under a full moon! We’re so glad to have Marcia on board!
			Jen A St. Olaf alum.(Um Ya Ya). Jen brings even more outdoors experience to the Moon. Canoeing, backpacking and cycling are all in her repertoire, not to mention having a great knowledge of the human body through her work as a doula. Having moved here from the Twin Cities, Jen is “looking forward to using my background to help customers while I learn from all they have to teach me.”
			Eric When he’s not spending time being the Snail Guy, Eric is one of New Moon’s resident experts on ski and roller ski fit and instruction. A long time resident of Northwest Wisconsin, he has taught all over the country and has experience teaching and fitting skiers of all ages and abilities. "I enjoy sharing my love of skiing so that other people can have fun outside in the winter." Read more about Eric's service to the Hayward community in this article published in the Sawyer County Record, February 2007.
			Tim A bike mechanic for 12 years, Tim is an extremely knowledgeable addition to the New Moon staff. He graduated from UW-Stout in 2004 and has led 10,000 miles of bike tours on the East Coast. Got a tech question, he can handle it - whether it's about skis, clothing, bikes or gear, Tim's your man. We met Tim after his brother Casey worked for us in 2006.
			Garrott New Moon is fortunate to have Garrott on staff with us as he originally moved to Hayward to train and compete with the CXC Team - www.cxcskiing.org - a midwestern, elite nordic development team. After graduating from Middlebury College in Vermont, Garrott has gone on to be the 3rd ranked XC skier in the 2007 Supertour, has had podium finishes in the US National 30km pursuit and 50km Marathon Championships as well as a top 10 finish in the 2008 Canmore World Cup Sprints. If you stop by the shop when Garrott is here, count yourself lucky and take advantage of his expertise. Garrott is now a member of the US Ski team and will be spending a little more time away from the shop. Congratulations, Garrott!
			John Our resident European, John - A.K.A. John the Dane - brings an amazing knowledge of skis and ski equipment as well as a bit of culture to the New Moon staff. His extraordinary technical skills ensure that your skis are prepared precisely the way you want them for the conditions you ski in. We don't get to see John much in the summer, as he does beautiful landscaping throughout the area, but once the snow flies, he comes back to the Moon—ready for the ski season!
			Julie New Moon's shipping lady extraordinaire. We take pride in getting your orders out the day you call, and that means up to 120 packages each day over the holiday season – a lot for only 2 shipping staff. Honestly, we think Julie is as close to a miracle worker as you can get. She checks in stock, keeps up with inventory, and gets items ready for the sales floor in addition to getting your orders out the door. “I like sending packages out over the holidays. Each package could be a gift and when the recipient opens it, that package could just make his or her day.”
			Judy K. Retired in May 2007 from a 32-year career as teacher and director of a parent cooperative preschool. The day after she retired, Judy and her husband, Jim, Green Bay to move to their northwoods home on Lake Namakagon. After some months of settling in, Judy decided to come out of retirement to work part-time in New Moon’s shipping department and on the sales floor. She and her husband raised three sons who are competitive skiers/bikers – Tim, Casey & Ryan (all also part of the New Moon Family). The whole family helped start the Ashwaubenon H.S./M.S. Nordic Ski Team back in 1998. “We’ve enjoyed coaching, cheering, feeding, accommodating, adopting and photographing the numerous athletes who have joined our boys over the years and who continue to return to our northwoods home when they need a place to stay.” Quite often, Judy can be seen with a camera or two around her neck at ski and bike races…so be sure to SMILE!
			Nancy Nancy moved to Hayward from the East Coast several years ago and was talked into working in the office by her daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Chris. Even though there wasn't much snow back home, she loves the cold wintry weather up here. And, not only does she use her fantastic office skills to help us out, she also isn't against a little time in the back room getting the clothes ready for the floor. Thanks, Mom!