FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Dustin came to Knoxville from West Virginia in 2008 to study architecture at UT. He spent seven years at the East Tennessee Community Design Center, including being the Design Studio Director, before moving to his current job as the Executive Director for the East TN Chapter of AIA. Other roles of his include being the Vice President of his neighborhood - Old North, being a Commissioner on the Knoxville Transit Authority, being the proud father of two local murals, including the interactive one at Fort Kid, and being on the Advisory Committee for Bike Walk Knoxville.

He rarely has free time but when he does you can find him working out at the downtown Y, reading murder mysteries with his black cat, Agatha, enjoying his e-bike, or being a total (but fun) dork by playing D&D with his friends. He started Yes! because as a renter and bike commuter, he understands first-hand how policy affects where he can live and how he can travel across town.

BOARD PRESIDENT

Aaron’s Bio is coming soon!

FOUNDER & BOARD VICE PRESIDENT

Drew’s Bio is coming soon!

FOUNDER & BOARD TREASURER

Anna’s Bio is coming soon!

BOARD SECRETARY

Zoe is from Huntsville, Alabama and a graduate of the University of Montevallo, where she earned a B.S. in Political Science and Environmental Studies. She moved to Knoxville and completed a year of service through AmeriCorps, and now works full-time for Bike Walk Knoxville on advocacy efforts. She is passionate about sustainability, equity, and coffee.

In her free time, Zoe sings in the Appalachian Equality Chorus, and can often be found reading, playing cozy games, or baking!

BOARD MEMBER

Ellen Zavisca is an urban transportation planner and a mom (of one human and two dogs) who lives in North Knoxville. She enjoys bicycling and reading (mostly not at the same time) and also explaining induced demand and tax increment financing to strangers on Reddit.

BOARD MEMBER

Jack Vaughan is a Knoxville native and a 2023 UT graduate. He grew up in the suburbs but came to love Knoxville's urban core and North Knoxville's walkability, historic neighborhoods, and convenience to downtown. Since 2020, Jack has worked in local politics as a campaign manager and consultant, managing 4 winning city campaigns and 3 successful county campaigns. He is also involved with the Sierra Club, Bike Walk Knoxville, and the local and state Democratic Party. Jack lives with his partner, Mac, and two cats in Oakwood-Lincoln Park where they enjoy the trails on Sharp's Ridge, walkability to Central and Broadway, and the views of downtown and the Smoky Mountains from their front porch.

BOARD MEMBER

Matthew’s Bio is coming soon!

FUTURE BOARD MEMBER

At least, we hope! Sure we don’t have any leads yet on how to get her involved, but she loves East Tennessee, so it’s possible, right? Either way, she would be just as welcome to join our Board as you, and we would love to have you on our Board just as much as her (or, almost as much), so if you’re interested in joining, check out the section below to learn more!