Tim Ancona

OWNER

"I can't recall a time when I didn't want to own my own business. As a child, I started small businesses, and I was fortunate enough to start my first real company, Ticomix, in 2000. Our goal was to provide small companies with the same technology expertise as large companies. Over the past decade, we have sold various divisions of Ticomix, and our largest sale was when we sold Aptris, a division, to CDW, a Fortune 200 Company, in 2019. A shoulder injury forced me to stop playing tennis a few years ago, and I switched to Pickleball. Unfortunately, my wife Karen and I could not find a place to play in Rockford, so we looked for an opportunity to open a Pickleball Club in the area, and that's how Victory came about."

Elisha Hougland

HEAD PICKLEBALL INSTRUCTOR

"I'm Elisha Hougland, and I'm a devoted follower of Jesus Christ. Aside from my faith, I take pride in being a loving husband to my wife, Lauren, and a caring father to our daughter, Alina. For over ten years, my focus has been on tennis coaching, and I've had the privilege of sharing my expertise with a wide range of people. Recently, I've also taken up pickleball coaching, which has allowed me to expand my skill set and gain even more enriching coaching experience."

Tiffany Miller

MARKETING & EVENTS MANAGER

"I have been using my creative skills to help businesses grow for many years. When I was presented with the opportunity to work with Victory, I knew I had to jump on it. Victory is bringing something truly remarkable to the community, and I could not be more excited to be a part of it and bring my talents here. Talking with Tim, I could see the passion he has for this place, and I am thrilled to be a part of such an amazing facility and team."

Sean O'Keefe

GENERAL MANAGER OF FOOD & BEVERAGES

"I’m originally from Florida, just a stone's throw away from Disney World. I've been playing Pickleball for quite some time now and it's a sport that I really enjoy. That's why when I got the chance to join the Victory team, I knew it was the perfect opportunity for me. I have been working in the hospitality industry for 23 years now, primarily focusing on food and beverage. Apart from Pickleball, I have a keen interest in collecting bourbon and playing golf regularly. When I am not busy, I like to spend quality time with my family."

Bill Cote

GENERAL MANAGER OF FACILITIES & PICKLEBALL

"I have been playing pickleball since the fall of 2018 and I fell in love with it immediately! This sport not only provides a great social atmosphere, but it's also so much fun that you won't even realize you're getting a workout in. Pickleball has helped me lose 86 lbs and I am now a certified instructor with a passion for teaching and helping others. I'm thrilled to be joining Victory's team to utilize my professional experience, share my love and passion for the sport and community, and surround myself with something that brings me joy every day!"

Danielle Ritter

FRONT DESK MANAGER

"At Victory, I specialize in providing exceptional customer service, managing front desk operations, and overseeing Court Reserve activities. My ultimate passion lies in guiding individuals to discover the joy of pickleball. I firmly believe that pickleball has the remarkable ability to bring about positive transformations in people's lives, and this philosophy is deeply ingrained in the ethos of Victory. It's a place where individuals can merge work, play, and forge meaningful connections with others."