Rev. Dr. Tommy Clark
Reverend Tommy Clark is a minister ordained by the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He grew up in Lewisburg, Tennessee. He graduated from Cornersville High School in 1997. In 2008 he received a Bachelor of Science degree from Middle Tennessee State University. In 2009 he moved to Memphis, Tennessee to attend Memphis Theological Seminary. While enrolled in seminary and living in Midtown Memphis, he developed a love for people affected by homelessness and a passion for Urban Ministry. In 2012 he founded the Urban Bicycle Food Ministry (UBFM), a ministry that provides meals, basic needs, and relationships to people on the streets of Memphis. He graduated from Memphis Theological Seminary in 2013 with a Masters of Divinity.
In 2015, while serving McCain’s CP Church, Tommy returned to Memphis Theological Seminary to complete a Doctorate in Ministry. He now resides in Nashville and serves West Nashville CP Church, the Urban Bicycle Food Ministry in Nashville, and is a consultant for individuals developing ministries in various cities in the U.S. In addition to ministry, Tommy is a avid runner, cyclist, and outdoors enthusiast. And, he is a devoted husband to his partner in ministry, Ellen Hudson Clark.
Alex Slagle
Alex was born and raised in Columbia, TN, and is the uncle of two nephews and a pit bull that live in Memphis. He likes to spend his time mountain biking, reading about or watching his favorite sports teams, taking in a great movie, or trying to learn a new skill on a DIY project. Alex has been volunteering for UBFM Nashville since 2016. He is now the Treasurer of UBFM Nashville and serves on the Board of Directors.
Interesting Fact: Alex likes to homebrew and experiment with making different types of beer and wine.
Chris Isbell
Chris was born and raised in Mt. Juliet, TN. After graduating from the University of Kentucky and Western Kentucky University, she returned home and began her career in the legal field as a paralegal. She is a member of numerous genealogical societies and loves to give her time helping others. In February 2020, Chris began volunteering with UBFM Nashville after dragged there by her 14-year-old daughter. Said daughter and her 11-year-old daughter are both UBFM volunteers. In her spare time, Chris loves spontaneous road trips, visiting historical sites, reading, and being outdoors. She is now Volunteer Coordinator/Public Relations of UBFM and serves on the Board of Directors.
Interesting Fact: Chris’ favorite international location to visit is the South of France and her favorite U.S. location is anywhere in the mountains.
John Sloan
John is a native Nashvillian. He spent his high school years in Mt. Juliet, where he graduated high school in 1982. In 1987, John received a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Tennessee Technological University. After spending several years in IT, as well as owning a small business with his wife Michelle, John became a banker in 2005. Today, John is a Vice President with Legends Bank in Nashville.
John has served on the board of the Mt. Juliet Chamber of Commerce (chairman), Wilson County Books from Birth, Mt. Juliet Noon Rotary Club (president), and the Wilson County Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. He enjoys running, biking, golf, classic cars, and University of Tennessee sports.
John and his wife Michelle and son David live in Donelson. All three are proud to serve with Urban Bicycle Food Ministry, which they have been doing since May 2020.
Interesting fact: John recently had a small part in a yet-to-be released movie. Look for him on the big screen – or small screen, or Netflix – soon.
Michelle Sloan
Michelle is a Nashville native having grown up in the Neely’s Bend area of Madison. Her love of bike riding began very early, and many days, string would be tied to her bike’s handlebars as if riding a horse.
That love of cycling continued as an adult when her family began, and still makes, annual trips to Hilton Head, South Carolina, where they literally ride bikes all over the island during their week-long stay.
When friend and fellow board member, Christina Isbell, asked at the beginning of Covid 19 if she would be interested in cycling downtown serving the homeless, she immediately said yes. It was “love at first bike” ride with UBFM. Husband and fellow board member, John, and son, David, also volunteer.
Michelle is an elementary education graduate of Tennessee Tech University and currently teaches in Metro Nashville Public Schools.