The newest Fleet Feet location has opened southeast of Phoenix in Queen Creek, AZ. It is the first location for owners and operators Tom and Nikki DeBole.
Fleet Feet said Queen Creek is one of the fastest-growing towns in the U.S.
“Both avid runners, the DeBoles are local to the Phoenix area and have a background in entrepreneurship. The couple was introduced to Fleet Feet when Nikki DeBole gave her husband a company gift card for Christmas in 2018. After his experience visiting the store and speaking with staff, Tom DeBole knew he wanted to be part of the Fleet Feet community,” Fleet Feet, Inc. wrote in a media release.
“We believe Fleet Feet brings people together,” said Tom DeBole. “Building relationships and being active participants in the communities where we live has been a major reason for our success in previous endeavors. We’re excited to apply that same philosophy to this new journey with Fleet Feet.”
Complementing the new venture, Tom DeBole owns a national lacrosse tournament business and has a triathlon background. Nikki DeBole, who grew up in the Phoenix area, is also a small business owner with considerable retail experience. The couple, who have five boys, is committed to helping others lead an active lifestyle.
“Tom and Nikki are embedded in the Queen Creek community and have extensive experience fostering inclusive environments by inspiring others with their can-do attitudes,” said John Moloznik, vice president of business development at Fleet Feet, Inc. “Tom’s track record of creating rewarding opportunities for those around him paired with Nikki’s comprehensive local knowledge makes them the perfect team to expand our brand presence in Arizona.”
Images courtesy Fleet Feet Queen Creek
