"Meet The Staff"

7-Time PBA National Champion Steve Jaros

Steve was born in Rome, NY, at Griffiss Air Force Base on August 24, 1965. He won his first tournament on national television at the age of 15, appearing in the "Junior Stars Classic" which youth bowlers still compete in today.  Steve turned professional at the age of 18 and has toured the circuit for the past 18 years. Jaros has rolled over 60 perfect games - including a televised 300 game - becoming the 13th player in PBA history to accomplish that feat.  Steve holds 7 national titles which includes his first major (2005 Dexter Tournament of Champions) and 40 regional titles.  He has been selected the "Midwest PBA Bowler of the Year" for the past 4 years.  He was recently awarded the 2004 Midwest Bowling Writers Award. He also came in second in the 2004 Player of the Year voting. Steve and his wife June, are the proud parents of 9 year old twins - Evan and Hannah. In between tour stops, Steve can be found bowling PBA regionals, on the lanes at Fox Bowl, or behind the counter at J&J Bowling Supply ready to answer all of your questions and personally serve all your bowling needs.  Additional information on Jaros' professional bowling career can be obtained through his professional profile and stats Player Bios at PBA.com

Helen Jaros (a.k.a. Steve's Mom)

Helen's son Steve, and her husband Ron, fulfilling a life long dream, officially opened the doors of J&J Bowling Supply on March 17, 1990 inside Fair Lanes Bowling Center in Bolingbrook, IL. Ron passed away on October 6, 1990, and Helen devoted all of her time and effort to promote the pro shop, and see the dream through. J&J relocated to Fox bowl in 1993, and arrived at their current location in October 1996. Helen maintains every facet of J&J Bowling Supply, including those maintenance and service duties so important in operating a business that is dedicated to serving the needs of each and every valued customer. Due in considerable part to the dedication of Helen, J&J is entering its 19th year of service.

Jake Woltman

Jake was born June 26, 1978. Jake has a son Tyler who became an avid bowler at the age of 3....Tyler is now 8 years old. Jake began bowling at the age of 13. He has rolled over fifty 300 games and thirteen 800 series. He adds to his credits- six 1st place finishes in the Lombard Sweepers. He also holds an ABT title and has several 2nd and 3rd place finishes. He holds a title at the Wheaton Team Tournament. He recently added a first place finish in the Elgin Association Doubles Tournament with partner Tom Sims (Proprietor of Fox Bowl). Jake is our full time driller and runs the shop while Steve is touring. He is extremely knowledgeable of the game and all facets of bowling equipment and layouts to suit your individual game. He has drilled numerous balls which have produced many honor scores and wins for so many of our satisfied customers. Stop in and drill up a winner! 

Gregg Zicha

Gregg has been a member of the PBA for over 20 years. He has rolled over forty 300 games and numerous 800 series. He is a PBA Regional Champion and also has a 2nd Place finish at the PBA Regional Players Championship. Gregg also has 2 USBC Open Championship Titles. Gregg has been instructing for over 20 years and can be found bowling PBA regional tournaments along with some National stops as well as bowling at Fox Bowl where he averages over 232. Gregg's dynamic personality, experience, and knowledge of the game and equipment will make your lesson most informative, enjoyable and productive. If you're wanting to learn the basic fundamentals or need to tune up your game - stop in or give a call and we'll get you started!