Memphis Hightailers
Board of Directors

Memphis Hightailers
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David Ax is the Director of Event Services for the Memphis Grizzlies, where he oversees all Memphis Grizzlies and Memphis Tigers games, concerts, and arena financials, including managing multi-million dollar concerts and contracts. With over a decade of experience in the live entertainment industry, David has been instrumental in producing large-scale events for one of the NBA’s most dynamic franchises since moving to Memphis in 2018. His expertise in both event operations and financial management ensures the success of every major event at FedExForum.

David is also a passionate cyclist and advocate for the Memphis cycling community. He races for 901 Racing, is part of Ride2Rosemary, and serves as a Memphis Hightailers Ride Leader. When he's not at work or riding his bike, David enjoys spending time with his wife, Renae, to whom he has been married for 11 years.

With over 25 years of experience in non-profit management, Sarah Blackburn has dedicated her career to fostering community engagement, supporting the arts, and championing health-focused initiatives. Her relationship with the Hightailers began while at Wings Cancer Foundation, where she raised critical funds, developed patient programs, and spearheaded the Ride to Rosemary cycling event. This signature fundraiser, known in the early days for its "5 Guys, 5 Days, 500 Miles" concept, has significantly benefited cancer patients since 2010.

A passionate cyclist since 2005, Sarah's journey began with trail riding and evolved through programs like the Victory Training Team’s Couch to 50 summer series and the Hightailers Bike Safety course. She has completed the Little Rock Big Dam Bridge 50-Miler and the Bluff City Blues Ride three times. As the former Operations Manager at Carpenter Art Garden, Sarah combined her cycling enthusiasm with community service, collaborating with the Hightailers to launch bike safety initiatives for children in Binghampton, including staff training and helmet distribution efforts.

Currently, Sarah is the Program Coordinator for the Employee Engagement Office at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, where she designs innovative programs to enhance employee well-being. After launching the successful St. Jude Run Club, she is working to establish a campus cycling community, leveraging partnerships with the Hightailers to inspire greater participation and membership.

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Currently Chuck is an IT Director at BAE Systems Inc. responsible for building an Integrated Project Team (bi-modal IPT) organization to deliver Advanced Capabilities and Consulting Services.   This team is curated to provide demonstrable results across the organization with focus on end business objectives. Prior to this role he was in the ERP & Operations group as an IT Director.  In this role he built an organization to support the Manufacturing Execution and Labor Collection services.

Chuck has over 25 years of experience working in various IT roles and industries. Throughout his career Chuck has built and mentored cross-functional teams responsible for large application portfolios across various industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, energy, and financial consulting. His expertise spans IT strategy, enterprise application management, DevOps, service ownership, and systems administration.  This diversity enables him to be a versatile leader capable of aligning technology solutions with business goals to drive efficiency, innovation, and growth.

Chuck holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Management Information Systems from Oklahoma State University.

Chuck started cycling in 2011 after knee surgery as a fitness option that was easier on his knees.  He has continued cycling and it has grown from a mere fitness activity to a source of fun, community, and friends in his life.  Chuck moved to the Memphis area in 2021 and joined the Hightailers organization and was thrilled to be welcomed into such a large and incredible cycling community.

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Lindsey Satterlee
Director at Large
Member since 2023

My dad has always been my inspiration for cycling. He’s been riding for most of his life and has been a member of MHBC since 2010. Needless to say, I grew up watching him ride. I started attending spin classes in 2020 and absolutely loved it. Then, out of the blue, I decided I wanted to ride in the BCB100. Before I really knew what I was getting myself into, I’d bought a road bike, a pair of bike shorts, cleats, and even scored a free jersey and shoes from the clubhouse. My dad and I started training, and a few months later, I successfully completed my first century ride at the BCB100. By then, I had fallen in love with cycling and have been going strong ever since!

I work full-time as an Occupational Therapist at Regional One Health here in Memphis, and I absolutely love what I do. I feel so fortunate to be able to help people in my community regain their independence and get back to living their lives after illness or injury. I’m passionate about cycling and dedicated to continuing to build a safe and vibrant cycling community here in Memphis.

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