Bike-sharing program hires Trey Moore as first executive director to oversee launch

Memphis Commercial Appeal
First executive director of Explore Bike Share in Memphis.

MEMPHIS--Voluntary health organization executive Trey Moore has been named the first executive director of Explore Bike Share.

Moore is tasked with overseeing the nonprofit’s spring rollout of a new bike-sharing system with 600 bicycles and 60 stations. It's expected to expand to 900 bicycles and 90 stations within two years.

Moore returns to Memphis from Atlanta after serving as seven years as executive director of JDRF International, a leading supporter of type 1 or juvenile diabetes research. He previously was executive director of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in Greater Memphis for five years and the Memphis Youth Performing Arts Association for three years, his LinkedIn profile says.

“I watched my hometown of Memphis from afar and had grown eager to return to experience and take part in the city’s renaissance,” said Moore. “Explore Bike Share’s mission and goals encourage me, and to be a part of connecting people to their city is powerful. I am ready to pick up the reins and continue this nonprofit’s innovative effort." 

He arrives as the organization looks for a permanent headquarters and prepares to begin assembling bicycles and stations in January at a donated Uptown warehouse. It's temporarily housed at 656 Madison by the Memphis Medical District Collaborative,

Explore Bike Share will offer a system of bicycles that can be rented on a per-ride or membership basis by local residents and tourists alike.

It will feature B-Cycle Dash’s eight-speed bicycles with color touch-screen displays and onboard GPS for navigation purposes.

Roshun Austin, board member of Explore Bike Share and executive director of The Works CDC said the board is “confident Trey will lead a system built for every type of Memphian.”

Push is underway to firm up 60 bike-sharing station locations in Memphis for system launching next spring.

Doug McGowen, board chairman, said, “As we progress toward Explore Bike Share’s launch, we are thrilled to welcome a strong leader who has dedicated his career to harnessing experiences and perspectives of stakeholders for a common purpose.”

Doug Carpenter, who founded the program and has been its point person since 2015, added, “Trey’s professional expertise and personal commitment to Explore Bike Share’s mission will build on our community-driven work. Under his leadership, the organization is moving full-force ahead to get bikes on the ground in a transparent, engaging style.” 

Reach reporter Wayne Risher at (901) 529-2874 or wayne.risher@commercialappeal.com.