About our store

In the Zone's Management Team

Jesse James

Owner/Operator

Phone: 816-221-9797

Email: jesse@westridgelanesffc.com or inthezoneproshop@yahoo.com

High Game: 300

High Series: 834

High Average: 237

Bio - Jesse founded In the Zone Pro Shop and opened its first location in Lawrence, KS in August 2004. Since then he has expanded to six full service locations stretching from Topeka, KS to Belton, MO.

Prior to starting In the Zone, Jesse had extensive experience in the pro shop industry. He began his career in 2000 working part-time at West Ridge Bowling Supply, while bowling at the University of Kansas. He then became the Pro Shop Manager at the Jaybowl in the Kansas Union. After a short stint on the PBA Tour, Jesse came back to the area to become Jayhawk Bowling Supply’s Pro Shop Specialist in the pro shop department where he helped train over 100 current pro shop operators. In 2006, Jesse co-founded Powerhouse Training Clinics.

Today, Jesse oversees the operation and co-owns West Ridge Lanes and Family Fun Center & Gage Bowl in Topeka, KS. In his free time, Jesse enjoys bowling in tournaments, cooking, and spending time with his wife, Alyson, family and friends. If you ever have any questions or concerns about your experience at any In the Zone Pro Shop, please do not hesitate to contact him.

Brian Horn

General Manager of Store Operations

Manager: Olathe store

913-782-2533

brian_inthezoneproshop@yahoo.com

Ball Staff Affiliation: Brunswick Products

High Game: 300

High Series: 854

High Average: 235

Bio - Brian joined the In the Zone Pro Shop team in August of 2008 when he was named manager of our Olathe Lanes East Store, where he continues to work today.

Brian has been drilling balls for nearly 20 years and has worked for some of the top operators in the Kansas City area. Over this time, Brian has garnered a reputation with the Kansas City bowling community not only as a great bowler, but also as a hard working, customer service oriented pro shop operator. Brian will always go out of his way to be sure his customers’ needs are fully met. His vast knowledge of all product lines, in particular his sponsor company Brunswick, allows Brian to select the proper ball for the customer’s needs easily.

Not only is he a great pro shop technician, Brian also has a big heart. He has raised thousands of dollars over the past few years for Cancer Research through numerous events, including running a PBA Regional in the summer of 2010.

When not at the store, Brian enjoys spending time with his daughter, watching the Royals, and participating in bowling tournaments.