Bluff Powersports Staff
Bluff Powersports & Carter Creek Polaris® Staff
Sam Griffin
Owner / CEO
Name Sam Griffin
Title Owner / CEO
Sam purchased and took over the family business in 2012. Before jumping into the powersport business, Sam worked/ owned an Insurance and Bail Bond Company. Both of which he still owns. When Sam isn't busy working, he enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife Regina and their two sons. He likes hunting, scuba diving, and racing. Sam has his pilot's license and loves AC/DC!
Melissa Grendell
General Manager
Name Melissa Grendell
Title General Manager
Mel has been working at Bluff Powersports since 2012. She left the insurance industry to pursue her passion in motorsports. To this day she enjoys surprising customers with her knowledge of powersports as a female. Her favorite part of working at Bluff Powersports is having such a great work family. Mel enjoys anything to do with the outdoors. Sushi is her favorite food; In fact, she's quite the sushi rolling expert.
Zach Grendell
Manager at Carter Creek
Name Zach Grendell
Title Manager at Carter Creek
Zach started working at Carter Creek in May 2017, a few months before it opened. He has worked in the powersport industry and worked in sales since 2006. His favorite part of working at Carter Creek is getting to work with and be involved in a small town. He is all about making sure his customers leave excited and happy with their experience. Outside of work he enjoys spending time with his wife, golfing, and riding his SxS. His favorite food by far is tacos!
Gwen Horner
Finance Manager
Name Gwen Horner
Title Finance Manager
Gwen started at Bluff Powersports in July of 2005. She has worked here longer than any other employee (including the owner). Before working here she worked in Radio Advertising for 13 years, but was excited to work here when offered the position. Her favorite part of her job is getting to work with people. Outside of work she enjoys doing all sorts of crafts and enjoys spending time with her grandchildren. She loves Mexican food and is known for her homemade pot-roast.
Alex Whitehead
Parts Manager
Name Alex Whitehead
Title Parts Manager
Alex started at Bluff Powersports in mid-2014. Alex has been riding since he was 5 years old, so the decision to work here was an easy one. He jumps at the chance to ride the vehicles any time he can. Before working here, he worked at a motorcycle shop in St Louis. Outside of work he likes spending his time jet skiing, hiking, fishing, riding his dirt bike, and snorkeling. He likes horror & comedy films.
Dan Conover
Accountant
Name Dan Conover
Title Accountant
Dan is a spot on accountant that enjoy farming and spending time with his wife, daughter son in law and grandchild, when not tending to his beloved cows. Dan is easy going and very good to have as a friend and co-worker!
Mikell Smith
IT
Name Mikell Smith
Title IT
IT guy by trade and nerd by heart! Just make sure it works!
Katie Dennis
Service Advisor Mgr
Name Katie Dennis
Title Service Advisor Mgr
Katie started at Bluff Powersports in March 2018. She instantly became a natural at her position. Before working at Bluff Powersports Katie worked as a teller at a bank. She has an great smile and passion for helping others that goes a long way!, Katie is an amazing mom and loves spending time with her son. She is very close with her family and enjoys jet skiing and listening to her favorite band, Breaking Benjamin.
Mike Sparks
Technician
Name Mike Sparks
Title Technician
Mike started at Bluff Powersports in 2012. He is one of our longest working employees here. After work Mike enjoys going to the river. His ideal night is listening to his favorite band Skillet, playing video games, and eating Chinese food.
Jimmy S
Parts Manager
Name Jimmy S
Title Parts Manager
Jimmy is a great guy and an awesome worker. He's knowledgable in automotive and powersports. With a passion for family, outdoors and the Colorado Rokies you'll always find him with a nice welcoming smile.