Denise Parnell supports Explore Bike Share’s mission by developing programming for the system’s ridership and creating strategies for community engagement. Working most recently as an online community ambassador, her experience within the fields of academia, fitness, and social media has had a unified focus on building engagement and local investment.

As Community Engagement Manager, Denise will build on her foundation of marketing and communications, project management, event coordination, and civic outreach. Her background in developing social media strategies, networking opportunities, and constructive partnerships will help Explore Bike Share reach its goal of serving every facet of Memphis’ population.     

A graduate of the University of Memphis, Denise is passionate about serving the city as well as traveling to gather inspiration for our growth. She is excited to be part of this brand-new system and enthusiastic about creating authentic relationships with the residents, stakeholders, and organizations both within the Explore Bike Share service area and beyond.

Jon Pegg began buying, repairing, and overhauling bicycles shortly after college and quickly realized that cycling was his calling and passion. Before joining Explore Bike Share as Fleet Manager, he worked at the Shop Manager for our community partner Revolutions Bike Co-Op, gaining knowledge and experience in bicycle assessment, building, and repair as well as installing and maintaining bike stations.

Because of Revolutions’ educational mission, Jon’s role there built his aptitude to successfully and simultaneously manage a mechanic team, direct volunteers, teach community members, perform shop duties, and interact with retail customers – all vital elements of coordinating Explore Bike Share’s fleet.

As a native of Los Angeles who has spent more than two decades in Memphis, Jon has seen how riding a bicycle creates a community that grows a love for people, neighborhoods, and the outdoor spaces that shape our city, and he is excited to bring greater opportunities to see more in Memphis.

Aryanna Smith first joined the effort to bring bike share to Memphis as Innovate Memphis’ Community Outreach Specialist, where she augmented and assisted Explore Bike Share’s research and engagement in the city. Now serving as our Administrative + Customer Service Coordinator, Aryanna continues to focus on the system’s impact on current and potential users. She brings a background in community organizing, environmental policy, and communications to her role as our riders’ problem-solver and spokesperson.                                               

• Roshun Austin
  The Works CDC
• Suzanne Carlson (Vice-Chair)
  Innovate Memphis
• Larry Fogarty
  Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
• Justin Jamerson (Treasurer)
  Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development